What is 5G stand alone network?

The difference between non-standalone and standalone 5G is easy to understand. Non-standalone 5G is the first stage of 5G, using a new 5G radio (or 5G NR) access network overlaid on an existing 4G LTE network core. Standalone 5G uses the 5G NR access network on a brand new 5G network core .

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What is NR NSA and NR SA?

NSA adopts dual connection mode, 5G NR control plane is anchored to 4G LTE, and utilizes the old 4G core network EPC. SA and 5G NR are directly connected to the 5G core network (NG Core). It no longer relies on 4G and is a complete and independent 5G network.

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What are some negatives of 5G?

The main disadvantage of 5G is that it has limited global coverage and is available only in specific locations . Only cities can benefit a lot from 5G network and remote areas may not get the coverage it for some years. Moreover, the expenses for setting tower stations are high when compared to other networks.

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