5G Future Forum

We are a group of global 5G leaders accelerating the delivery of Multi-access Edge Computing-enabled solutions around the world.

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Unlocking the full potential of 5G and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC).

The mission of the 5G Future Forum (5GFF) is to develop 5G interoperability specifications to accelerate the delivery of 5G and MEC solutions around the world. The Forum’s members create the governance structure for the 5GFF and develop both technical and commercial work streams.

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Enabling global interoperability in MEC

5GFF and Edge Discovery intro

Demo of 5GFF’s Edge Discovery capabilities

Watch 5GFF’s Edge Discovery API capability that enables users to seamlessly connect to the closest edge computing platform with no interruptions.

5GFF Panel discussion at MWC LA

What is the importance of 5GFF’s work in global interoperability?

Hear our founding partners and other experts discuss how global collaboration between carriers and ecosystem partners can help speed up the delivery of globally interoperable 5G MEC solutions.

The “MEC Experience Management” technical specification

This document defines a set of intent-based APIs for functional exposure of edge and workload discovery with potential expansion to include future MEC functions and capabilities which are driven by network intelligence.

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The “MEC Deployment” technical specification

This document defines the set of requirements to enable hyperscalers and service providers to deploy and integrate global MEC physical frameworks, including facilities (e.g. power and cooling), monitoring, operational considerations and security.

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Founding members

The 5G Future Forum was established January 2020 by 6 telecommunications companies.

América Móvil

KT Corp

Rogers

Telstra

Verizon

Vodafone

Contact us

Questions
For any queries about the 5GFF, please email the 5gfutureforum@verizon.com

For Media Inquiries
Reach out to jo.perrin@uk.verizon.com