Summary

The self-organizing core network (SOCN) is a core network constituted by a group of self-organized network entities cooperating to provide core network functions based on available network capabilities and resources. It may reduce the capital expenditure and operating expense of core networks by efficiently utilizing available network capabilities and resources. Recommendation ITU-T Y.3127 provides an overview, and specifies requirements, framework and general procedures of a self-organizing core network, in the context of future networks including IMT-2020.