5G SA Overlay Solution
The Challenge
For carriers or non-carriers building their IoT/M2M offering, means in most cases creating a new network from scratch in building a separate network from the existing one for voice and data traffic.
For many mobile operators, migrating to 5G Standalone (SA) can seem daunting. A full network overhaul requires time, investment, and disruption. But staying competitive means offering next-gen services-and fast.
How can operators move to 5G SA without replacing their existing 4G core?
The Solution
Summa Networks enables a 5G SA overlay that runs on top of your current 4G infrastructure. Thanks to our interworking capabilities, operators can deploy a 5G SA core alongside their legacy setup, without starting from scratch.
Our solution supports seamless communication between 4G and 5G components, so you can launch 5G SA services-such as network slicing, URLLC or massive IoT-while continuing to serve your existing subscribers on 4G.
It’s a future-ready, cost-efficient path to 5G-at your own pace.
How It Works
- Deploy Summa Networks’ 5G SA Core as an overlay.
- Enable interworking with your existing 4G network (EPC).
- Launch 5G SA services independently, while keeping your 4G users connected.
- Expand 5G coverage and services gradually, without a disruptive migration.
Key Benefits
- Fast and Flexible 5G Evolution: Accelerate your 5G roadmap without dismantling your current network.
- Interworking with 4G: Seamless integration with your EPC ensures smooth transition and coexistence.
- Cost-Efficient Deployment: No need for a full core replacement-reduce investment risk and time to market.
- Future-Proof Architecture: Supports key 5G SA use cases: enhanced broadband, slicing, IoT, and beyond.
- Modular and Cloud-Ready: Part of our modular core portfolio, deployable on-premises or in the public cloud.
