IMS in 5G

Analysis of IMS based communication services in the 5G network

Master thesis (2020)

Authors

M. Dattatreya Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Contributors

R.A.C.J. Noldus Network Architectures and Services - EEMCS (supervisor 1)
E. Smeitink Network Architectures and Services - EEMCS (supervisor 2)
Q. Wang Embedded Systems - EEMCS (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Copyright: © 2020 Manasa Dattatreya
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Published Date

19-08-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Abstract

The thesis focuses on investigating the role of IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) in 5G networks. IMS already plays a very important role in enabling a wide range of real-time multimedia communication services such as basic phone calls and messaging in the LTE network. Addition of application servers on top of the IMS core can provide enhanced functionalities like presence, advanced messaging and SIP trunking. IMS guarantees quality, security and reliability of multimedia services when serving users without the installation of any application as well as flexibility over access. This sets IMS apart from other third party applications found on the internet. IMS was created with the idea of being adaptable to the evolving technology. With the implementation of the 5G network underway, a study of the impact of this new architecture on the IMS services is imminent. The thesis focuses on the study of different network elements participating in an IMS service as well as investigating IMS voice and video calls over the 5G network.
The thesis consists of two parts: The first part involves exploring the role of IMS in 5G networks. A brief overview of the evolution of mobile networks will help understand the differences between 1G/2G/3G/4G. Following this, IMS and its role in enabling multimedia services in the LTE network is explored. Next, the 5G System Architecture is explained along with components and their functions.
Next, a comparison between the elements in 4G and 5G provides a clear understanding of the technological evolution and the procedure involved. The next steps would include understanding the IMS call flow in LTE networks. This would provide a good foundation to understand how the IMS services will be provided over the 5G network. The second part of the thesis includes testing the voice and video services over Ericsson’s 5G network at their Rijen office. As a starting step, the voice and video services are tested using WebRTC. Upon succeeding in the peer-to-peer test, the next step is establishing connectivity to Ericsson’s IMS network at Kista, Sweden. This will allow the testing of IMS voice and video services over the 5G network. The results are recorded and analysed. These are in agreement with the theoretical expectations.