Network Slicing for Customized QoS and QoE

Authors

  • Prasanth Kosaraju Dataquest Corp
  • Venu Madhav Nadella Cyma Systems INC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47672/ejt.2845

Keywords:

Network slicing; Quality of Service (QoS); Quality of Experience (QoE); 5G Networks; 6G Networks; Software-Defined Networking (SDN); Network Function Virtualization (NFV); AI-driven Orchestration; Resource Allocation; Slice Management

Abstract

Purpose: The exponential growth of heterogeneous applications in next-generation mobile networks, ranging from ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) to massive machine-type communications (mMTC) has created an urgent need for network infrastructures capable of offering differentiated and customized service guarantees. Network slicing has emerged as a pivotal 5G and beyond-5G (B5G) technology that enables the creation of multiple logical networks over a shared physical infrastructure, each tailored to the unique Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) requirements of distinct use cases. This paper explores the architectural principles, enabling technologies, and intelligent management frameworks underpinning network slicing for customized QoS and QoE delivery.

Materials and Methods: We propose a comprehensive model that integrates Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and AI-driven orchestration to dynamically allocate network resources and optimize user experience across slices. Furthermore, we analyze the relationship between QoS parameters and perceived QoE to design adaptive slice configurations that respond to varying traffic and user conditions.

Findings: Simulation-based evaluations demonstrate that intelligent slice orchestration can significantly enhance resource utilization efficiency, reduce latency, and improve user satisfaction compared to static provisioning approaches.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice, and Policy: The findings highlight the transformative role of AI-enabled network slicing in achieving service differentiation, scalability, and automation in 5G and future 6G environments.

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2023-06-13

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Kosaraju, P., & Nadella, V. M. (2023). Network Slicing for Customized QoS and QoE. European Journal of Technology, 7(5), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.47672/ejt.2845

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