The Core Network for 5G Advanced

The Core Network for 5G Advanced, 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive reference detailing the technical design of cellular core infrastructure. Published by Academic Press, this reference text supports system architects, network operators, and engineering technologists deploying modern telecommunications networks by clarifying core network functions.

This volume addresses 3GPP Release 17 and Release 18 specifications across essential technical themes. Core subjects include session management, mobility management, quality of service, security, policy control, charging, and network slicing. The text further covers edge computing, service exposure, non-3GPP access, enterprise features, and artificial intelligence applications in network automation.

Authored by industry specialists including Ericsson Senior Specialist Stefan Rommer and Imperial College Visiting Researcher Catherine Mulligan, this volume outlines functional deployment options across practical use cases. It provides structured guidance for telecommunication vendors in research and pre-sales, academic researchers, PhD students, regulators, and patent specialists.