# Slicing

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Slicing enables the creation of distinct logical networks:

* Of the same type (different businesses).
* Providing differentiated behavior (different services).

5G supports end-to-end slicing (radio and core).

* Resources isolation between services.
* Customized functions and/or capacities, according to SLA.

Each terminal (UE) may connect simultaneously to max 8 slices (no limit for the number of slices in the core).

Takes benefit of NVF for easy slice creation and management (LCM).

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## Definition of a private 5G network

> “Intended for the sole use of a private entity such as an enterprise, may be deployed in a variety of configurations, utilizing both virtual and physical elements.
>
> Specifically, they may be deployed as completely standalone networks, they may be hosted by a public land mobile network (PLMN), or they may be offered as a slice of a PLMN”

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