Framework for Network Simplification – An Operator View

The publication gives new guidance designed to help Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) simplify 5G network operations, to reduce total cost of ownership, cut operational complexity, and achieve sustainability goals. It outlines a high‑level framework that can be used as a reference by MNOs in their journey towards 5G network simplification. The scope ranges from advanced-stage operators that have already deployed a cloud native 5G core with extensive 5G roll out in the RAN, to early-stage operators with networks that are primarily LTE based and looking to roll out 5G NSA.