The Indian Open Source for Mobile Communication Networks (IOS-MCN) Consortium has announced the launch of a software platform that enables organisations to build and operate their own private 5G networks. The platform, called Agartala 0.4.0, is targeted at factories, campuses, research institutions, startups and critical infrastructure operators seeking faster, more reliable and secure connectivity compared to Wi-Fi or public mobile networks.
According to the organisation, validation tests have demonstrated end-to-end latency of under 10 milliseconds and downlink throughput of up to 600 Mbps per gNB, positioning the platform for early enterprise trials.
Meanwhile, several companies and institutions have proposed pilot deployments using the platform across areas such as rural connectivity, railways, disaster response, defence, education and drone-enabled networks.
The platform combines key private 5G components into a single deployable software stack, including open radio access network (O-RAN)-compliant disaggregated RAN, network slicing, service management and orchestration, a RIC framework, precision timing support, and voice over new radio with full IP multimedia subsystem integration.
