TRAI proposes quality of service norms for 5G network slicing

Imagine a big highway that can be split into special lanes for different kinds of traffic, like a fast lane for ambulances and a regular lane for cars.

5G network slicing works a bit like that: telecom companies split one 5G network into several smaller virtual networks for different jobs.

A big company might get its own special lane so its machines never get stuck in traffic.

But if there aren't enough network resources, one lane can become crowded and slow everyone else down.

TRAI, the telecom rule-maker in India, wants to make sure that doesn't happen.

They have proposed new quality rules for 5G network slicing.

Companies that want to start a new slice must tell TRAI about their plans at least 21 days before they begin.

TRAI also says no more than 1% of 5G cells should be too busy, with use above 80%, each day.

If internet service goes down for a long time, companies must report it and give customers money back or extra service days.

This helps make sure everyone gets good, fair service.