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5G glossary

Acronyms and abbreviations used in the NorthStar 5G Innovation Network

Acronym Definition
5QI5G QoS Identifier
AMFAccess and Mobility Management Function
DLDownlink
DNNData Network Name
EBOEdge Break-Out
ENLEricsson Network Location
gNBNext-generation Node B (5G base station)
KPIKey Performance Indicator
L4SLow Latency Low Loss Scalable throughput
LPGLocal Packet Gateway
MNOMobile Network Operator
NRNew Radio (5G radio access)
QoEQuality of Experience
QoSQuality of Service
RANRadio Access Network
RSRPReference Signal Received Power
RSRQReference Signal Received Quality
RTTRound-Trip Time
SAStandalone
SINRSignal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio
SMFSession Management Function
S-NSSAISingle Network Slice Selection Assistance Information
UDMUnified Data Management
UEUser Equipment
ULUplink
UPFUser Plane Function