Thursday, January 19, 2017

MOCN "Multi Operator Core Network" in India

MOCN Concept:
MOCN means “Multi Operator Core Network” where only the radio access network is shared between two operators.

In LTE this solution is used when  two or more operators use a common LTE eNB’s  and have their own separate EPC Architecture.

With the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) approach, each network operator (operator A and operator B) has its own core network, the (EPC). Maintaining a strict separation between the core network and the radio network has a number of benefits related to service differentiation, inter working with legacy networks, fall back to circuit switched voice services and the support of roaming.

How MOCN works..??

The PLMN ID of both the operator (operator A and operator B) broadcasted on the air interface.
The UE selects its operator and indicate the selected PLMN ID in the RRC Connection Request.
The eNB forwards the Attach Request to the MME belong to the appropriate operator.

Design Assumptions:
Data Services: All Operator A subscribers allowed on Operator B eNB’s on all the 3 bands (2300, 1800 and 850).
Voice Services: All Operator A subscribers shall be redirected to Operator B 3G/2G network (CSFB).
SMS Services: SMS traffic will be handled by Operator A SMSC.

Proposed Solution:
Dedicated Core Network(MME,SAEGW,DRA) will be used for Operator A.
Operator A PLMN along with Operator B PLMN will be broadcasted from all eNB’s to allow Operator A subscribers for LTE access.
Operator A IP Pools will be used and Internet traffic shall be handed over to Operator A for Nating and Routing.
Operator A LIM and LCS system to be integrated with RCOM Core Network from legal monitoring.
Operator A HSS, PCRF, OCS/IN and MSC will be upgraded to support LTE data access and CSFB.


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