mocn
MOCN, or Multi-Operator Core Network, is a network-sharing framework defined by the 3GPP that allows two or more mobile network operators to share radio access network resources while maintaining separate core networks for each operator. In a typical MOCN deployment, the radio access network (RAN), infrastructure, and backhaul are shared, whereas each operator keeps its own core network and subscriber data, enabling operator-specific authentication, policy control, and billing.
The architecture relies on a shared RAN topology that supports multiple operator identities. Each operator's core
Key benefits include reduced capital and operating expenses for network deployment, faster coverage expansion, improved spectrum
Challenges and considerations include the need for robust inter-operator governance, security and privacy protections for subscriber
MOCN is one of several approaches to network sharing used by mobile operators worldwide, often implemented