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5G-SA Captured Data Points
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4G/5G
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Data
5G-SA (Standalone) data is the data connectivity and communication services facilitated through a fully independent 5G network architecture. Unlike The 4G/5G Data Service encompasses mobile data connectivity through both 4G and 5G network technologies, supporting a wide range of user needs from basic internet access to high-speed, low-latency applications.
4G-5G NSA (Non-Standalone) deployments that rely on connectivity enables the introduction of 5G capabilities while utilizing the existing 4G infrastructure. In this hybrid setup, 5G provides faster data speeds and lower latency, but still depends on the 4G core network for control functions. This allows users with 5G-enabled devices to benefit from improved performance in 5G-covered areas while maintaining fallback support via 4G networks.
MME: S1_MME, S11, S6a
S-GW: S11, S5c
P-GW: S5c, Gx, Gy
PCRF: Sy
User Plane: TCP, TLS, ICMP, DNS
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5G-SA (Standalone) data service operates independently with a standalone dedicated 5G core network and radio access network (RAN)network. It delivers the full promise of 5G technology, including ultra-low latency, higher reliability, and support for massive IoT and advanced services like network slicing. This architecture is essential for next-generation use cases such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and industrial automation.
The 5G-SA model includes captures of data calls from:
gNodeB: N3
AMF: N2, Namf, Npcf, Nudm, Nsmf, Naf, Nnef, Nausf, Nnrf
SMF: N4, Nsmf, Nudm, Npcf, Nnrf, Namf, Nchf
UPF: N3, N4, N6
UDM: Nudr, Namf
PCF: Nbsf, Nsmf, Nudr
5G SA Captured Data Points Diagram
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4G Data
4G data is the data connectivity and communication services facilitated through a 4G network architecture.
The 4G Data model includes captures of data calls from:
MME: S1_MME, S11, S6a
S-GW: S1u, S5c, S5u
P-GW: S5c, S5u, Gm, Gy, Gx
OCS: Gy, Sy, Ro
HSS: S6a, Cx, ShUser Plane: TCP, TLS, ICMP, DNS
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Together, these modes enable a phased, flexible approach to 5G deployment, ensuring continuity of service and a smooth evolution from 4G to full 5G capabilities.
5G-SA Mobility
5G-SA (Standalone) data is the data connectivity and communication services facilitated through a fully independent 5G network architecture. Unlike 4G-5G NSA (Non-Standalone) deployments that rely on existing 4G infrastructure, 5G-SA operates with a standalone core network and radio access network (RAN).
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