With 5G telecommunications networks have entered a new phase. 5G mobile networks use unique
concepts and technologies to deliver current and future applications across a wide spectrum
from high bit-rate smartphones to high-availability car-to-x and mass IoT applications. This
book on 5G technology starts with the evolution of mobile networks to 5G. It then addresses
basic concepts and technologies such as NGN IMS virtualization with NFV and MEC SDN and
Service Function Chaining. The 5G environment is comprehensively presented starting with use
cases and usage scenarios and moving on to concrete requirements as well as the
standardization at ITU and especially 3GPP including regulation. In this context the 5G
system design the 5G access networks with their high-performance transmission technology and
the core network with the innovative concepts of Service Based Architecture and Network Slicing
play a significant role. A 5G system is presented here in an integrated view rounded off by an
overview of all relevant IT security aspects. The overall view is concluded by looking at the
environmental influences of electromagnetic radiation and the energy and raw material resources
requirements. Furthermore the future development of 5G up to 6G is outlined. The book's main
objective is to provide people interested in 5G technology and application scenarios with a
well-founded knowledge for an introduction to 5G and encourage further discussion of this
topic. The target audience is generally technically interested persons mostly employees of
public and private network operators. This book should be of particular interest especially
within the IT departments of potential 5G user companies and of course among computer science
and electrical engineering students.
