5G architectures are groundbreaking on several fronts.  Disaggregated RAN, virtualized core, edge cloud capabilities, and network slicing can all be combined to address an entirely new generation of use cases that create opportunities for disruptive operators to gain revenue and market share.      Most of these new technologies must be deployed very close to the customer network edge and require a nimble toolkit of fronthaul transport solutions, MEC solutions, and network slicing orchestration across all components.  This session will discuss these new ‘edge-related’ capabilities and how they can work together to maximize mobile operator differentiation.

Ribbon is Ready to Help with Rural Broadband RDOF Funding? Secure & Trusted Act? COVID-19 Relief? Whatever the case, Ribbon is Ready. Ribbon has over 30 years of experience working with regional operators helping deploy rural services and much more. We can help you not only deliver the latest services your customers need but do so efficiently, effectively, and get you the most return on your time and monetary investments.

Optical networking delivers the distance, bandwidth scalability, resiliency, and manageability that broadband networks require. You're invited to a special session from Ribbon on Tuesday, December 15th where we will review optical networking technology and basics and explain how optical networks solve reachability, survivability, bandwidth growth, and maintenance challenges for broadband services. What problems do optical networks solve? What are the major piece parts and important vocabulary? What do I have to think about when deploying? Any cool stuff on the market I should be aware of?

Service Providers are virtualizing their core networks in an effort to offer premium quality services with reduced resources, costs, and faster time to market. As the industry moves towards 5G, opportunities to advance the virtualization of fixed voice core networks and moving forward on a path to an increasingly cloud-native future enables service providers to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.