5GMP

5GMP is an acronym used in the telecommunications field to refer to several concepts associated with fifth-generation networks. Unlike a single formal standard, 5GMP is not defined by any one body, and its meaning varies by organization. In practice, the term is often used to describe either a 5G management platform, a 5G management protocol, or a related hardware and software stack branded with 5GMP.

A 5G management platform, as used by vendors, denotes a software stack that orchestrates and supervises 5G networks across the radio access network, core, and edge. Core functions include lifecycle management of network functions, service provisioning and customization of network slices, fault and performance management, and security policy enforcement. Such platforms typically expose open APIs and support multi-domain orchestration and cloud-native deployment.

The notion of a 5G management protocol or APIs refers to vendor- or standards-inspired interfaces that enable automation and interoperability among 5G elements. In practice, implementations rely on standard interfaces from related areas (for example NETCONF/RESTCONF, RESTful APIs, and data models), but naming and scope vary.

A 5G mobile platform, sometimes referenced in marketing materials, can denote the hardware and software stack used to deploy 5G user equipment or network infrastructure, emphasizing modularity and scalability.

Because there is no universal, formal 5GMP specification, interpretations are heterogeneous. Users should clarify context when encountering the term. Related topics include 3GPP specifications, NFV/SDN principles, O-RAN, MEC, and network slicing.