PAGE CONTENTS
Objectives
The key product objectives are to develop and integrate 4 key product features into Druid’s 5G core supporting NTN:
-
5G Multi Operator Core Network
-
5G Public Safety via Cell Broadcast
-
5G Location Management Function
-
5G Integrated Access Backhaul
Challenges
The key challenge of the project is the availability of NTN Ran systems to interoperate and validate the product features. This is slowly changing
System Architecture
The block diagram below shows those elements that are enhanced and those that are created as part of the proposed 5G Reach project. All aspects of the Druid Raemis EPC are 3GPP compliant and as such all specifications can be found on the 3GPP website, https://www.3gpp.org/specifications/specifications
Plan
The project is divided into two key milestones with Milestone 1 delivering Neutral Host and Cell Broadcast and Milestone delivering Integrated Access Backhaul and Location Management Function.
Current Status
All the features are now complete and ready for market. Druid is currently engaged with a number of NTN Operators in the deployment of these features.
