Advanced operators are preparing for rapid deployment of 5G networks. Their aim is to evolve
today's mobile broadband services, through lower unit costs and improved end-user performance, and to address new business segments using 5G system capabilities. To achieve this,
operators are designing network architectures that will scale to device and traffic densities far
beyond what is commonplace in LTE networks today and meet the latency and reliability requirements of demanding new service types. This is critical preparation for the 5G super-cycle
that will enable operators to extend their reach into diverse markets over the next 10 years.
An essential part of the new design is the transport network that provides connectivity between radio sites, [...]