TECHNICAL FIELD

The subject application is related to wireless communications systems in general, and to fifth generation (5G) and subsequent generation cellular communications systems in particular.

BACKGROUND

Mobile edge computing, also referred to as multi-access edge computing, provides network architectures with computing capabilities at edges of cellular communications networks. For example, mobile edge computing technology can be implemented at cellular base stations and other edge nodes. Relatively early stage mobile edge computing technologies are a feature of fifth generation (5G) cellular networks, and mobile edge computing technologies show promise for further development in 5G and subsequent network deployments.

Mobile edge computing technology enables flexible and rapid deployment of new applications and services for cellular subscribers. Furthermore, by running applications and performing processing closer to cellular subscribers, faster speeds can be achieved and network congestion can be reduced. Mobile edge computing also allows cellular operators to open their radio access networks (RANs) to third parties, such as application developers and content providers.

While mobile edge computing will bring many changes and improvements to cellular communications networks, the potential uses and advantages of mobile edge computing have only begun to be developed. Therefore, there is a need in the industry to take advantage of mobile edge computing to further improve the cellular communications networks in which mobile edge computing will be deployed.

