The 5G mobile network continues to attract the attention of both individuals and enterprises alike. And this doesn’t come as a surprise if the numerous benefits it has to offer are anything to go by. From enhanced mobile broadband and mission-critical communications to massive IoT, there is more to 5G network than meets the eye.
Of course, 5G is not going to suddenly replace 4G mobile network overnight. Even though some new applications and services will require 5G network, most exiting customers will roam between 5G and earlier networks almost without noticing. For this reason, the new 5G BSS architecture should be able to work in dual mode.
Before you make your mind to shift to this network, it is vital that you have a better understanding of the major changes in the new 5G architecture. With the new architecture, the converged charging system plays a pivotal role not just in the traditional prepaid segment, but also when it comes to supporting all customers. No wonder all transactions, be it prepaid or postpaid, data or applications, will need to be handled by the converged charging system.
The new changes made to the 5G architecture combine meaning that the converged charging system and the backend processes it connects to need to be engineered to new levels of performance and reliability. This is unlike in the past where elements were mostly configured to handle an online charging system outage. Of course, this was by allowing traffic to continue and generating a CDR so that the transaction could be charged for later using an exception process.
The Bottom Line
There you have it, some of the major changes in the new 5G architecture. It pays off to examine what each change means to you as an individual or enterprise. Through this action, you can easily tell whether or not you are getting the most from this network. Be sure to spend some time doing your homework before you finally make up your mind to leverage the new 5G mobile network to your advantage.