ITU-T Y.3150 PDF

This Recommendation describes high-level characteristics of network softwarization for non-radio part of IMT-2020. It explores network slicing from two viewpoints: vertical and horizontal aspects. After overviewing in each aspect, the Recommendation further describes network slicing for mobile fronthaul/backhaul, introduction to advanced data-plane programmability, and capability exposure, whose technical characteristic descriptions are expected to lead to their detailed study.

The detailed technical features (e.g., signalling specifications) are out of the scope of this Recommendation.