Rogers Communications today announced successful testing of its 5G network slicing technology, marking the first national live test of the technology in Canada. Rogers tested his 5G network slicing technology on the National Standalone 5G (5G SA) core network launched in 2022 in partnership with Ericsson in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
Also read: Rogers enables 5G coverage on Highway 16 in British Columbia
Network slicing technology
Network slicing is a 5G network technology that changes the way networks operate, moving wireless traffic from a single lane to multiple lanes. rogers Said. Each slice or “lane” of the 5G network enhances the performance of a specific 5G application by providing customized features such as low latency, precision location, high speed, and capacity.
Network slicing example
Rogers Communications provided an example of a network slicing use case, showing how public safety agencies can have a dedicated network slice to continuously and clearly communicate with first responders during an emergency. . Similarly, at a concert, a company can use one network slice for low-latency live streaming of the show, and another slice to provide fans with high-capacity, congestion-free mobile connectivity.
“As the only carrier with a truly nationwide radio access network, we have an unparalleled advantage in network slicing to provide our customers with consistency and reliability for their mission-critical applications worldwide. ” he said. Ron McKenzie, Rogers Chief Technology and Information Officer.
“Network slicing advances services for the public safety, residential, and business sectors to further improve our daily lives by providing more focused and reliable support for critical applications. Masu.”
Also read: Rogers and Link claim Canada’s first satellite-to-cell phone call
Network slicing deployment is planned this year
This year, Rogers plans to use network slicing to give first responders priority access to dedicated slices, or lanes, on the network. Additionally, the company said it will separate fixed and mobile traffic on the country’s 5G network, accelerating the expansion of 5G wireless home internet (FWA) to more rural and remote communities across Canada.
The goal of this optimization is to ensure a more consistent and reliable network experience for both residential and mobile users. rogers said this announcement is part of its commitment to provide Canadians with the best network and promote a made-in-Canada 5G ecosystem. Rogers’ 5G network currently covers more than 2,200 communities.