Great Expectations for the Next Generation 5G Core

2020 is going to be the year when we see the first standalone mode 5G networks being rolled out. A key component of standalone 5G is the next generation 5G core, which is critical for 5G operators when they attempt to deliver on promises for more advanced services, like end-to-end network slicing. This Telecoms.com Intelligence monthly briefing looks at the rationale for the industry to embrace next-generation 5G core now and checks the current position of the major players against the high expectations.