Get to grips with 5G network design concepts and implement cutting-edge applications using standalone, non-standalone and private 5G networks with guidance from the subject matter experts working at the forefront of 5G innovation

Key Features

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the 5G end-to-end network architecture


• Provides a foundation to design, implement, manage, and monetize a 5G network successfully


• Understand the key concepts behind operating and managing 5G networks

Book Description

We are living in an age where ultra-fast internet speed is not just a need, but a necessity. The ever evolving applications demand a reliable network with low latency and high speeds. The widespread commercial adoption of driverless cars, robotic factory floors, AR/VR based immersive sport events will soon come to pass and has already been piloted in major events. All this and so much more is enabled by the power of 5G technology.

In this book, you will develop a solid understanding of the fundamental building blocks that enable this technology. You will unravel the aspects which make 5G unique and capable of addressing such high quality demands. The technologies that back 5G, the enhancements in the air-interface and the packet core that come together to light up the network which is capable of such unbelievable performance. You will discover the means to design and implement 5G Macro and Private networks at the same time understand the various design and deployment options available and what option is best suited for a particular use-case. Next, you will glance at the operational and maintenance aspects of such networks and how 5G works together with fixed wireline and satellite technologies. This book brings together the theoretical and practical aspects of 5G, enabling you to use it as a hand book to bring up a 5G network.

What you will learn

• Understand the key aspects and methodology of 5G New Radio and NG-RAN


• Learn about Voice over New Radio (VoNR) networks


• Get started with the 5G radio planning along with 5G Air Interface


• Deep Dive into the 5G core network and explore the overall 5G network architecture


• Understand various 5G deployment options


• Get an overview of 5G Fixed Mobile Convergence, Autonomous Vehicles, and Satellite Communications

Who This Book Is For

If you are a telecom enthusiast or working in the domain who wants to learn more about building a 5G network bottom up or an Application Modernization strategy maker then this book is for you. It provides a consumable understanding of the technology to Network engineers, Network architects, and Infrastructure decision-makers helping them excel in their day-to-day work involving 5G technology.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to 5G Network Concepts, Usecases , Why 5G? Fronthaul


2. End - to - End Architecture Components, Security & Transport


3. Building blocks - Cloud Native Infrastructure


4. Air Interface-P1


5. Air Interface-P2


6. Packet Core


7. Introduction to Voice Over NR


8. 5G Deployment Options


9. 5G - Non Stand Alone Networks (NSA)


10. 5G - Stand Alone Networks (SA)


11. 5G Infrastructure Design (NFV, MEC - C-RAN/O-RAN, Hybrid Clouds)


12. Network Slicing


13. Network Resiliency and Failure Design


14. Non public Network Design (Private 5G Networks)


15. 5G and Autonomous Vehicles


16. 5G Fixed Mobile Convergence and 5G (Fixed) Wireline Access


17. 5G and Satellite Communications


18. Automation and Orchestration


19. Integration of NFs and Testing - CICD


20. Network Diagnostics , Telemetry and KPI Dashboard design - RAN & 5GC


21. Network Performance Analysis - RAN & 5GC


22. Self Organizing Networks for 5G