Course introduction (scope, agenda, modules, timing etc.)
What is a private mobile network?
Drivers for private 4G/5G networks
Who deploys and uses private mobile networks?
Why does the market for private networks take off now?
The state of the market, challenges, opportunities and future outlook for private mobile networks

High level description of the 4G and 5G network evolution
Main differences between 4G and 5G in private networks
What makes 5G a “cloud-native” core network?
5G Network Slicing explained
User plane security in 5G networks
The components of a 4G/5G base station
Operation and Maintenance with FCAPS support
Troubleshooting private mobile networks
Device ecosystems, device management, SIM and eSIM
RAN/Core vendor types, service providers and the system integrator role in private networks

Traditional WiFi business models
Why do we need more radio protocols indoors?
Application areas where private mobile networks fit in
Practical and relevant differences between WiFi and private 4G/5G networks
Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA) limitations in unlicensed bands
CSMA vs SINR based access
Coverage comparison between WiFi and private 4G/5G
Power control/consumption, spectral efficiency and range impact comparison
Ways to combine WiFi and cellular networks to boost capacity/speed
WiFi calling and other ways to handle voice in WiFi networks and private 4G/5G networks
Mobility
Security comparison between WiFi and 4G/5G
End-to-end traffic management

Successful private 4G/5G customer journeys
The impact of who you turn to when interested in private 4G/5G networks
Private 4G/5G projects – who does what?
Understanding use cases and alternative implementation options
Defining technical requirements – is a private 4G/5G network actually needed?
Examples of customer requirements on access networks, voice, video, IoT, FWA and asset tracking
Spectrum considerations
Security challenges
What to consider when defining the production environment
Do we need a pilot phase?
Service provider considerations in access networks
High Level Designs (HLD) and Low Level Designs (LLD)
Planning and design of radio networks (examples of tools)
Deployment and support
The system integrator role

Summary of objectives and what we have learnt during the course
Reference Point model of the 5GS for non-roaming and roaming scenarios (both LBO and HR options)
LTE, WiFi and fixed access in the 5G ecosystem
UE identities in 5G: SUPI, SUCI, GPSI, PEI, etc.

About the training

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