VIAVI TeraVM 5G testing solution

The VIAVI TeraVM 5G testing solution supports standalone (SA) specifications according to the latest 3GPP standards, in addition to non-standalone (NSA) mode. With the capability to emulate 5G RAN and core network elements, it enables end-to-end, wraparound testing of gNodeB base stations (gNBs) and 5G core network functions, accelerating 5G development and deployment.

The test solution enables network equipment manufacturers, node developers and service providers to efficiently test mobile RAN and core elements, validating that the equipment works according to 3GPP standards, interoperates with other 5G elements and performs optimally when fully loaded with complex mobile traffic profiles, even when error situations are injected. As a result, optimised networks and robust 5G services can be delivered to market quickly with minimal risk.

It allows scalable, real-world network emulation in the lab, data centre or the cloud, delivering comprehensive coverage for consistent performance validation. This virtualised testing solution is the first mobile network emulator to support new 5G SA specifications, the company claims, enabling a more agile, 3GPP-compliant network without delay.