5G Network Architecture and Design

Andy Sutton,
Principal Network Architect
BT

January 2017

This detailed presentation, filmed just before the March agreement for an intermediate milestone for the Non-standalone (NSA) 5G NR mode (for eMBB), gives a network operator perspective - introducing the 3GPP 5G architecture now being specified in Release 15.

It was recorded at the Towards 5G Mobile Technology – Vision to Reality event by the IET.

Building Security in to 5G 

December 2016

Anand R. Prasad, 3GPP SA3 Chairman

This isn't really a presentation, but a short interview with Anand Prasad, on the latest status of security features, as 3GPP SA3 work moves towards 5G.

The video introduces TR 33.899 - Study on the security aspects of the next generation system, with its 17 identified areas of concern.

LTE evolution and 5G

RAN presentation from the "Second Global 5G Event: Enabling the 5G EcoSphere”

Managing the HetNet

By: Satoshi Nagata,  

TSG-RAN WG1 Chairman

This presentation discusses the main features being defined for
the evolution of LTE, and the initial plans for 5G.

Including slides on:

• LTE evolution - Key RAN Features in Release 10 to 14
• 5G and 3GPP 's submission to IMT-2020
• Release-15 workplan and targets

5G Americas

This white paper highlights how; "3GPP Communications Services continue to be enhanced and are gaining traction as IMS infrastructure in operator networks is being fortified and enhanced to provide real-time IP services such as voice and video. 3GPP Communications services such as VoLTE, ViLTE and RCS messaging will continue to make progress providing new and enhanced features, applications and services for years to come..."

Download this North American perspective on: "The Evolution of 3GPP Communications Services"

July 2016

GSMA

A recent GSMA paper looks at how - even before 5G is standardised and available for deployment - Operators can start to build relationships with vertical industries by evolving their existing 4G networks using 3GPP-based technologies.

Download: "Unlocking Commercial Opportunities From 4G Evolution to 5G"

February 2016

ATIS

5G Reimagined: A North American Perspective

November 2015

4G Americas

Mobile Broadband Evolution Towards 5G: 3GPP Rel-12 & Rel-13 and Beyond 

June, 2015

NGMN Alliance

5G White Paper

March 2015

5G-PPP

"5G Vision"

The European Commission and the 5G Infrastructure Association

March 2015

TSG RAN

3GPP & Unlicensed spectrum

Dino Flore, 3GPP TSG RAN Chairman

ieee 802 Imterim sessionJanuary 2015

GSMA

Understanding 5G:Perspectives on future technological advancements in mobile

December 2014

4G Americas

Recommendations on 5G Requirements and Solutions

October 2014

IMT-2020 PG

The Chinese IMT-2020(5G) Promotion Group's White Paper on "5G Vision and Requirements"

May 2014

TSG RAN

LTE Rel-12 and beyondDino Flore, 3GPP TSG RAN Chairman

LTE World Summit 2014