The “Telco Network Slicing: Emerging Trends and Applications Analysis” report is now available on ResearchAndMarkets.com, providing an in-depth analysis of Network Slicing (NS) as a crucial technology in the 5G era. This report examines the application of network slicing by 20 major telecom operators across Europe, the Americas, China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. It focuses on how telcos can enhance profitability and maximize network value by implementing NS, and provides insights into over 100 proof-of-concept (POC) cases.
- Principles and Evolution of Network Slicing
- Fundamentals of Network Slicing: The report begins by detailing the basic principles of network slicing, which allows telcos to create virtual, isolated networks within a single physical network infrastructure.
- Evolution of Network Slicing: It also explores the evolution of NS, tracing its development from concept to its growing role in enabling telcos to offer tailored, efficient, and cost-effective network services for various industries.
- Network Slicing Verification and Application Strategies by Major Telcos
- Europe and U.S. Market:
- Major telcos in Europe, such as those in the UK and Germany, focus on applying network slicing primarily in entertainment, enhancing content delivery services.
- T-Mobile in the U.S. leads the market, applying network slicing to the healthcare sector for optimized patient care services and emergency response systems.
- China’s Network Slicing Strategy:
- China Mobile has validated network slicing across five sectors but has taken a cautious approach post-2022.
- China Telecom is moving forward with network slicing POC in the energy sector and plans to launch commercial private networks by 2024.
- China Unicom explores network slicing in entertainment, with additional efforts in healthcare and energy sectors.
- Europe and U.S. Market:
- Network Slicing Developments in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
- Japan’s Focus on Gaming:
- KDDI leads the Japanese market in network slicing, primarily focusing on gaming applications within the entertainment sector.
- South Korea’s Hesitation:
- South Korea shows limited progress with network slicing validation, mainly due to concerns about the monetization potential of this technology.
- Taiwan’s Exploration:
- Chunghwa Telecom and Far EasTone in Taiwan have been actively exploring diverse network slicing applications over the past two years, particularly in entertainment and healthcare sectors.
- Japan’s Focus on Gaming:
- Global Trends and Future Prospects
- Vertical Applications for Network Slicing: The report identifies the most prominent verticals for network slicing applications, such as healthcare, entertainment, gaming, energy, and private network services.
- Widespread Adoption Timeline: The report also provides estimates for the timeline of widespread adoption of commercial network slicing services, with a focus on the next few years.
Network slicing is becoming increasingly vital in the 5G era, offering telcos opportunities to cater to the unique needs of various industries. With major operators in Europe, the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan exploring and validating network slicing use cases, the technology’s potential to enhance profitability and service delivery is clear. The report highlights the progress of network slicing in diverse markets and estimates its widespread commercial adoption in the coming years, ultimately shaping the future of telecommunications services.
