Business model for rural connectivity using multi-tenancy 5G network slicing

Kumar, Shruthi Koratagere Anantha; Stewart, Robert W.; Crawford, David; Chaudhari, Sachin

doi:10.1109/honet50430.2020.9322837

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“…These cellular technologies are efficient at moving large quantities of data, thus lowering the delivery cost per bit. However, rural connectivity has generally been an afterthought in cellular standardization, meaning the business case for deployment is often weak [26], [27]. Many 6G papers are focusing mainly on urban scenarios, which would lead this generation into the same issues as 5G [28].…”

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Supportive 5G Infrastructure Policies are Essential for Universal 6G: Assessment Using an Open-Source Techno-Economic Simulation Model Utilizing Remote Sensing

Oughton

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2021

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Work has now begun on the sixth generation of cellular technologies ('6G') and cost-efficient global broadband coverage is already becoming a key pillar. Indeed, we are still far from providing universal and affordable broadband connectivity, despite this being a key part of the Sustainable Development Goals (Target 9.c). Currently, both Mobile Network Operators and governments still lack independent analysis of the strategies that can help achieve this target with the cellular technologies available (4G and 5G). Therefore, this paper undertakes a quantitative assessment demonstrating how current 5G policies affect universal broadband, drawing conclusions over how decisions made now affect future evolution to 6G. Using a method based on an open-source techno-economic codebase, combining remote sensing with least-cost network algorithms, performance analytics are provided for different 4G and 5G universal broadband strategies. As an example, the assessment approach is applied to India, the world's second-largest mobile market and a country with very high spectrum prices. The results demonstrate the trade-offs between technological decisions. This includes demonstrating how important current infrastructure policy is, particularly given fiber backhaul will be essential for delivering 6G quality of service. We find that by eliminating the spectrum licensing costs, 100% 5G population coverage can viably be achieved using fiber backhaul. Therefore, supportive infrastructure policies are essential in providing a superior foundation for evolution to future cellular generation, such as 6G.

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Supportive 5G Infrastructure Policies are Essential for Universal 6G: Assessment Using an Open-Source Techno-Economic Simulation Model Utilizing Remote Sensing

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2021

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“…One of the network architectures supported by 5G is network slicing which allows multi-tenancy [4]. This means a single network deployed by an infrastructure provider (InP), can be shared by multiple operators and this is known as a neutral host network (NHN) [4]- [6]. Network slicing creates virtual networks to support different applications, and slice tenants such as operators, industry verticals and small-scale businesses, to operate their 5G services easily, quickly and at affordable prices.…”

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“…There has been some literature on using 5G NHN to provide internet connectivity in rural and urban settings [4], [6], [13]- [18]. The survey on the evolution paths of NHN, its strategies and business models is presented in [4].…”

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“…The research also highlights the use of NHN to revolutionise telecommunication business models, especially rural and in-building connectivity. In [6], a community-industry driven ecosystem for rural 5G NHN for a wide-area network is explored using value network configurations and business models. This research explores the deployments of rural 5G NHN to reduce the digital divide.…”

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“…The study on the feasibility of rural 5G NHN in an Indian context employs the proposed techno-economic model for a few Indian villages; Dhanushkodi, Lempia, Bandholi and Muddunoor, located in different parts of the country with unique topography. Unlike in [4], [6], in this paper, we perform the technoeconomic feasibility of 5G NHN in the rural setting. The focus of research in [13] is to understand the policy that is required to support rural connectivity in 6G whereas, our research on rural 5G NHN focuses on transforming the rural connectivity business to technologically and economically feasible in the rural parts, for example in India.…”

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Techno-Economic Study of 5G Network Slicing to Improve Rural Connectivity in India

Kumar

Stewart

Crawford

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IEEE Open J. Commun. Soc.

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Around 40% of the world's population is currently without access to the internet. The digital divide is due to the high cost of provisioning these services and the low return on investment for network operators. We propose using 5G network slicing with multi-tenancy (also known as neutral host networks (NHN)) for macro-cells and small cells in rural areas to reduce the costs. This paper investigates the techno-economic feasibility of using rural 5G NHN to minimise the digital divide.A generic model is developed to analyse the techno-economic analysis of 5G NHN deployment around the world, with a special focus on rural areas where no MNO is interested in providing services. To understand the application, it is applied to the Indian scenario. First, a discussion on existing infrastructure, competition and statistics for Indian telecommunications is presented. Next, the technical requirements are analysed using the key performance indicators (KPI) required for the rural 5G NHN for the Indian scenario. The study also analyses the relationship between coverage, investment in the network, the number of subscribers, investment time, demand, the investment per user and sensitivity analysis to understand the feasibility of the proposed solution for Indian villages with different input conditions. Later, a case study is carried out based on the proposed approach, along with coverage modelling for a few Indian villages having different topologies. The results show that 5G NHN using network slicing can significantly reduce the total investment required for providing 5G services in rural areas. Furthermore, the study shows that rural 5G NHN is a viable investment and a key enabler for internet connectivity for villages with 10-year investment, having a subscribers' base as low as 100 with a customer growth rate of 7%.

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5G Business Models for Mobile Network Operators—A Survey

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Emerging Fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks and associated technologies are expected to provide multi-service wireless applications with diverse specifications intended to address not only consumer-based smartphone applications, but also the needs of various vertical industry markets (e.g., healthcare, education, energy, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and so forth). This paper extends 5G networks' technology orientation towards attaining economic value for all key 5G stakeholders, including customers, mobile network operators (MNOs), equipment vendors, public institutions, private enterprises, digital business start-ups and other third parties. Although several surveys and tutorials have discussed business models in connection with 5G networks, there is no comprehensive study on business models for emerging 5G networks from the MNO's perspective. In this survey article, we present and investigate key advances on business models for 5G networks and 5G MNOs in particular, from industry, use cases and research community perspectives. The paper focuses the theoretical business model concept from both strategic management and technological innovation perspectives. Thereafter, we discuss conventional business models for MNOs before presenting particular disruptive business models which can be considered for rolling out 5G networks with an aim to improve business efficiency. Additionally, the paper explores the emerging network deployment concept of private 5G networks and their related business models. Finally, we present some of the open research challenges and provide possible guidelines for implementing 5G business models based on various countries' socio-economic status and relevant 5G use cases applicable in a specific context of emerging economies.INDEX TERMS 5G, business model, business model innovation, disruptive business model, mobile network operators, private 5G networks. I. INTRODUCTION 21The Fifth-generation (5G) of mobile networks have been 22 defined by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 23 via its Radio-communication sector (ITU-R) under the 24 umbrella name ''International Mobile Telecommunication-25 2020'' (IMT-2020) to support multi-service wireless appli-26 cations by offering: higher data rates (20 gigabits/second 27 peak data rate), a huge number of wireless connections 28 (1 million connections per square kilometer), higher spec-29 tral efficiency (3 times higher than 4G networks), improved 30 energy efficiency (100 times higher than 4G networks) and 31 (e.g., Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS) and Total 46 Access Communication System (TACS)); Second-generation 47 (2G) digital systems (e.g., Global System for Mobile Com-48 munication (GSM)); Third-generation (3G) digital sys-49 tems (e.g., Universal Mobile Telecommunication System 50 (UMTS)); Fourth-generation (4G) digital systems (e.g., Long 51 Term Evolution (LTE) -IMT-Advanced); and emerging 5G 52 digital systems (e.g., New Radio) [4]. Fig. 2 depicts the 53 evolution of wireless cellular networks.54 A. MOTIVATION 55 With...

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Business model for rural connectivity using multi-tenancy 5G network slicing

Cited by 10 publications

References 27 publications

Supportive 5G Infrastructure Policies are Essential for Universal 6G: Assessment Using an Open-Source Techno-Economic Simulation Model Utilizing Remote Sensing

Supportive 5G Infrastructure Policies are Essential for Universal 6G: Assessment Using an Open-Source Techno-Economic Simulation Model Utilizing Remote Sensing

Techno-Economic Study of 5G Network Slicing to Improve Rural Connectivity in India

5G Business Models for Mobile Network Operators—A Survey

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