Many distinct networks, one unified infrastructure – this is the promise of network slicing. By keeping critical business connectivity and public connections separate, could this be the killer app that 5G so desperately needs?
Network slicing is a key feature of 5G – perhaps the key feature – that allows for many separate virtual networks, each tailored to specific service requirements, to function on a single physical network.
You could have a slice of the network which is reserved for improved quality public connectivity, and separate slices for specialist applications, such as online virtual reality gaming, emergency communications, or industrial automation, where guaranteed connectivity and dedicated network performance is vital.
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