After all the time and money that goes into deploying a new 5G network, network operators need to know that their investment will pay off quickly. Once the network has been deployed and turned up, the prospect of ‘rip and replace’ to add features or capabilities that were missed in planning would be much too costly and time-consuming.
While it may not be possible to predict every application, integration and service functionality needed in the future, operators can improve their chances of success with strategic planning. Following are a few key factors to consider during planning and preparation stages to build in the necessary capabilities for a profitable, future-ready 5G+ network from the start.
