5G Core Network Solutions

5G Core (5GC) Network Solutions

5G speeds will create new experiences for consumers. Programmable networks, slicing, and narrowband devices will mean new classes of business applications. Deploy your 5G core networks today to support legacy networks and ease the transition to 5G.

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Which network functions do 5G core solutions include?

5G core solutions include key 5G core network functions that facilitate a smooth next-gen transition. This includes Subscriber Data Management (SDM), Authentication Function (AUSF) performs authentication, Unified (4G+5G) Data Management (UDM) + Home Subscriber Server (HSS), Unified Data Repository (UDR), Unstructured Data Storage Function (UDSF), Policy Control Function (PCF) and Policy Control Rules Function (PCRF), Charging Function (CHF) + Online Charging System (OCS), UDR Agent Portal, Element Management System (EMS), and Enterprise Self-Service Portal (ESS). Together, these 5G core network functions authenticate and authorize access to services in both 4G and 5G networks, support 4G and 5G subscriptions, enable convergent charging, monitor system health and performance, provide a self-care portal for enterprise customers for private 5G deployments, and more.

What are the benefits of 5G service-based architecture?

5G upgrades the core network to service-based architecture (SBA). In contrast to traditional legacy network architectures, SBA relies on cloud or virtual network functions (VNFs), enabling virtualization and network slicing. A significant benefit is that it decouples NFs and improves system modularity; NFs are virtualized and communicate with each other using a common communication protocol. SBA simplifies operations using APIs, enables seamless integration of third-party applications with the core network, facilitates enhanced security, and more.

3GPP Cloud-Native 5GC Solutions

5GC Solution

5G Core Network

As one of the industry’s leading 5G Core vendors, Alepo has tactfully designed a 5GC solution comprising cloud-native 3GPP standards-compliant 5GC network functions (NFs) responsible for implementing subscription services, providing secured connectivity to subscribers, and handling charging and policy management.

Multi-Segment Offerings

Available for mobile, 5G fixed wireless access. Also available for enterprise segments for private 5G, in which it is a part of the compact 4G+5G core and is a resource-optimized, low-footprint offering based on database-less architecture.

Subscriber Data Management (SDM)

Alepo’s SDM module, part of Alepo’s 5G Solution, comes with AUSF, UDM+HSS to carry out authentication and authorization in 5G as well as 4G networks. Includes a common and highly scalable Universal Data Representation (UDR) and subscriber data repository that holds SIM identities, subscription profiles, policy data, application data, and session contexts. It also includes the Unstructured Data Storage Network Function (UDSF) that maintains application states and contexts for different network functions.

Converged Policy Control

Includes PCF and PCRF with a unified policy rule framework for data, voice, and application. Manages policies for 4G and 5G networks. Supports usage monitoring and integrates with the charging systems. Its business user-friendly GUI interface reduces time-to-market for advanced policy use cases.

Converged Charging

For voice, data, content, VAS, and IoT services across all access networks. Includes CHF and OCS; handles online and offline charging with the standards-based interfaces towards network functions. Coupled with Alepo’s Digital BSS, it offers complete billing and charging for retail and wholesale business cases.

Web-Based Management Portals

UDR agent portal: for service configurations, storing and managing subscriptions, policy data, and SIM identities.
EMS portal: to configure and provision various network function profiles and services.
Enterprise self-service portal: allows enterprises to efficiently manage their devices and connectivity for private 5G use cases.

Cloud-Based Microservice Architecture

Cloud- and PaaS-agnostic; supports public, private, and hybrid deployment options. Supports containerized and NFV-based deployment.

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5G-Ready Digital BSS

Alepo’s 5G Core, along with its 5G-ready Digital BSS platform, facilitates high-value 5G use cases, including IoT, and experience-based charging:

Partnerships: manage next-generation partnerships, agreements, and complex business models.
End-to-end 5G monetization: launch new services and use cases such as slicing, AR, VR, gaming, and more.
Policies: support billing and charging for complex business models; dynamically reshape and redeploy networks.
5G charging: support convergent online charging, real-time rating, and balance management. Ability to scale to hundreds of millions of devices.
Omnichannel engagement: engage with customers through various channels, including web, mobile, chatbot, social media.
IoT/M2M: manage millions of devices and multiple partners involved in the ecosystem to provide a full-stack solution to enterprise customers.
Architecture and protocols: all modules are microservice-based, virtualized (NFV), programmable, RESTful, and fully support DevOps work cycles and continuous real-time operations.

5G Digital BSS

5G Core (5GC) Network

Seamless Transition

Alepo’s core network solution + Digital BSS together support the unified management of 4G (EPC, IMS), C-IoT, and non-3GPP networks (such as WiFi). Among the handful of 5G core vendors providing end-to-end solutions, Alepo’s vast experience in digital transformation of telecom businesses helps ensure service providers can evolve their operations, upgrade to 5G without disruption, and shift to a fully virtualized service-based environment.

4G mobile operators with 5G core networks can deploy 5G radio protocols while leveraging the existing 4G infrastructure. Alepo’s 4G core functions allow operators to support mixed radio connectivity, enabling them to gradually roll out coverage and services to their customers.

4G + 1

Alepo also extends support to operators not yet ready to move to 5G. We bridge the gap by creating a modern omnichannel experience for subscribers, incorporating WiFi offload into the operator’s network and supporting unique enterprise IoT offerings on their existing network.

Related Resources

Flyer

A 3GPP cloud-native 5G core network solution to swiftly implement 5G

Alepo’s 5G Core Network solution offers key 5G core network functions, enabling the rapid launch of 5G use cases. Download the flyer for details on the solution architecture, how it facilitates the transition to 5G, and Alepo’s 5G Core capabilities.

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5G-Ready Digital Business Support System (BSS)

With its class-leading 5G-ready architecture, Alepo’s Digital BSS enables communications service providers to implement next-generation networks, support a host of modern and innovative services, and rapidly generate a high ROI.

Solution Brief

Accelerate 5G transformation with Alepo’s converged Subscriber Data Management (SDM) solution

Part of Alepo’s 5G Core, the converged SDM solution manages both 4G and 5G subscriptions, facilitating a smooth transition to 5G. This solution brief details how it manages the network upgrade path and supports next-gen services.

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Blog Posts

How advanced charging use cases accelerate 5G monetization

Apr 27, 2021

CSPs can launch advanced 5G charging use cases (slicing, PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and more) with 5G NFs like Charging Function (CHF) and Policy Control Function (PCF).

Deployment Modes for 5G Compact Core

Apr 9, 2021

The Compact Core solution supports several 5G enterprise and industrial use cases with its local, hybrid, public cloud, and 4G+5G combo deployment modes.

The advantages of 5G service-based architecture (SBA)

Mar 18, 2021

5G service-based architecture (SBA) unlocks advanced use cases, opens monetization opportunities, and elevates CX. Read all about its benefits, potential, and how it works.

Why 5G standalone core needs to be on every operator’s roadmap

Oct 22, 2020

5G standalone (SA) core is the end goal for all 5G operators, even early movers beginning their next-gen journey with 5G Non-Standalone (NSA). Here’s why.

5G SA vs 5G NSA: What Are The Differences?

Oct 19, 2020

There are two routes to 5G: Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) deployment. What’s the difference and which is best for you? A look at 5G SA vs 5G NSA.

Press Releases

Peru’s Orocom S.A.C. to deliver FTTx rural broadband with Alepo Digital BSS/OSS

Apr 20, 2021

Orocom S.A.C. selects Alepo Digital OSS/BSS to deliver FTTx broadband in Peru, which will allow the operator in centralized and remote network management.

Eiasa enters high-speed FTTx market in Colombia using Alepo’s Broadband AAA

Mar 31, 2021

Eiasa has launched the high-speed fiber broadband service – Megaya – using Alepo’s Broadband AAA solution, in partnership with system integrator Italtel.

Buckeye Broadband partners with Alepo to launch ad-supported free internet and public WiFi

Mar 15, 2021

Alepo’s WiFi Service Management Platform and captive portal let the operator grant customers access to ad-supported free internet by watching an ad or filling in a survey.

Alepo reveals new logo and refreshed brand identity for the 5G and digital transformation era

Feb 24, 2021

The new design is clean, modern, and approachable, and represents one digitally connected world. Thursday, February 25, 2021, AUSTIN: Digital enablement and core network solutions provider Alepo has unveiled its modernized logo and updated branding. The change comes...