Learn how a single physical 5G network is partitioned into multiple isolated virtual networks, each tuned for enhanced mobile broadband, ultra-reliable low-latency communication, or massive machine-type communications.
3GPP defines standard slices for eMBB (high throughput), URLLC (ultra-reliable low-latency) and mMTC (massive IoT), each carrying its own performance profile.
Slicing is built on software-defined networking and network function virtualization, which separate control from hardware so functions can be created and scaled on demand.
Each slice is logically isolated for security and performance, and an end-to-end orchestrator manages its lifecycle across the radio, transport and core networks.
Per-slice service-level agreements are monitored continuously, with resources reallocated dynamically to keep every slice within its guarantees.