5G

Question 1

What is convergence? Give an educated example of convergence

Answer 1

The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole

Fixed Mobile Convergence, Wi-Fi Convergence

Question 2

What are the benefits of convergence?

Answer 2

Cost of deployment, management and maintenance is reduced

Question 3

What are the opportunities brought by convergence?

Answer 3

Offer a unique global network for all communication services with reduced cost

Address new market where the previous networks were too expensive

Question 4

What are the main limitations of convergence?

Answer 4

A system does not fit all (Different governance, configuration & functionality)

Added Value (differentiate between system)

Question 5

Which services have already converged in a telecom network?

Answer 5

Triple play: Voice, Internet, and TV

Question 6

Which networks have already converged in a telecommunication system?

Answer 6

2G/3G/4G over satellite

Question 7

What are the next networks supposed to converge?

Answer 7

Home automation, critical infrastructure networks and Factory automation

Question 8

Which are the main characteristics of a carrier grade network?

Answer 8

Main: wide AAA functionality, QoS insurance, Mobility support and reliability

Other: Charging, Emergency calls, Lawful interception, Device management, Access Network Discovery and selection