5G MEC

Moving AWS compute and storage services to the edge of Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network eliminates latency for developers.

The platform will use two main components: a near real-time RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) and multi-access edge compute (MEC). This O-RAN compliant RIC that is also cloud-native will run edge and share infrastructure with Cloud RAN and other virtualized network functions by using Nokia’s AirFrame servers.

In addition to Verizon and Deloitte, notable software company SAP is bringing its customer software suite to the MEC platform.

Verizon will be expanding its 5G MEC with AWS throughout many additional cities this year with the company expecting to see real revenues pour in no earlier than 2022. The partnership seen between Verizon and AWS is different from other partnerships seen by Verizon in that it is focusing on creating wide zone area MEC zones.