- AWS announces new Outposts racks and servers tailored for 5G Core and Cloud RAN workloads.
- These solutions enable telcos to deploy high-speed, low-latency 5G networks using AWS infrastructure[^1046^][^1050^].
What happened: AWS outposts for 5G networks
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled new offerings aimed at enhancing 5G network capabilities for telecom service providers. The new AWS Outposts racks and servers are designed to support high-throughput, network-intensive workloads, including 5G Core User Plane Function (UPF) and Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) workloads. These solutions will be generally available later this year and are expected to accelerate the deployment of virtualised 5G networks.
The AWS Outposts racks feature 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and a high-performance network fabric, providing scalability and enhanced security through AWS’s Nitro System. They also support automated deployment and management with AWS Kubernetes services, streamlining operations for telecom providers. Additionally, these racks integrate with AWS analytics and monitoring tools, allowing seamless optimisation of network performance.
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Why it’s important
The introduction of AWS Outposts racks and servers marks a significant step forward in the deployment of 5G networks. By leveraging AWS infrastructure, telecom providers can achieve faster network deployment, better price performance, and improved customer experiences.
The new offerings also support automated deployment and management, reducing operational complexity and enhancing network performance. Major telcos, including O2 Telefónica, are already leveraging AWS for their 5G core networks, with more expected to follow.
