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Smart Contracts in the 5G Roaming Architecture: The Fusion of Blockchain with 5G Networks

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Mar 2021 Italy Publisher:Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)Journal:IEEE Communications Magazine, volume 59, pages 77-83 (issn: 0163-6804, eissn: 1558-1896,

Authors: Babak Mafakheri; Andreas Heider-Aviet; Roberto Riggio; and Leonardo Goratti;

doi: 10.1109/mcom.001.2000857

handle: 11585/812990

Smart Contracts in the 5G Roaming Architecture: The Fusion of Blockchain with 5G Networks

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Abstract

The rollout of fifth generation (5G) cellular network technology has generated a new surge of interest in the potential of blockchain to automate various use cases involving cellular networks. 5G is indeed expected to offer new market opportunities for small and large enterprises alike. In this article, we introduce a new roaming network architecture for 5G based on a permissioned blockchain platform with smart contracts. The proposed solution improves the visibility for mobile network operators of their subscribers' activities in the visited network, as well as enabling quick payment reconciliation and reducing fraudulent transactions. The article further reports on the methodology and architecture of the proposed blockchain-based roaming solution using the Hyperledger platform.

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Italy

Related Organizations

Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna
Italy
Deutsche Telekom (Germany)
Germany
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
Sweden

Keywords

5G, Roaming, Blockchain, DLT

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