QuestionQ16

Foundation of 5G networking

Which deployment option was used for the initially deployed 5G non-standalone networks?

  • A Option 4
  • B Option 2
  • C Option 3x
  • D Option 7
Explanation

Initial 5G NSA networks use the Option 3 family, in which LTE/EPC remains the anchor and NR is added through E-UTRA–NR dual connectivity. Option 3x is the commonly deployed variant, using an SCG split bearer; it enabled early 5G deployments before standalone and later migration options.

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