Network Slicing Glossary Definition

Term Network Slicing
Definition

Network slicing is a 5G architecture concept that creates logically separate network slices with different performance, security, or service characteristics on shared infrastructure.

Context & Usage

Telecommunications teams use slicing to support distinct use cases such as industrial control, broadband, low-latency services, and IoT connectivity.

Additional Resource: Authoritative source.

Related concepts include Quality of Service.

Logical partitioning of network resources for different service requirements.

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