Network QoS: The VIP Lanes of The Highway

Think of QoS (Quality of Services) as traffic management for data.

Just like emergency vehicles get priority on roads, important data gets priority in mobile networks!

(QoS Class Identifier)

  • 4G QCI - The Classic Highway
    9 Priority Lanes Only (QCI 1-9)
    • Voice Calls = Express Lane (QCI 1)
    • Video = Fast Lane (QCI 2-4)
    • Web = Standard Lane (QCI 5-6)
    • Background= Standard Lane (QCI 7-9)

(5G QoS Class Identifier)

  • 5G QCI - The Future Highway
    Expanded to 79 Lanes!
    • Gaming = Ultra-Fast (5QI 67-79)
    • Video Calls = Priority (5QI 1-2)
    • Web = Standard (5QI 6-9)

(5G’s Bridges)

  • Network Slicing (5G Only)
    Imagine having separate Bridges for:
  • a URLLC for Ultra-reliable
  • a EMBB for High-speed
  • a MMTC for IoT Devices

(Channel Quality indicator)

  • CQI- Your Real-Time Road Conditions
    Like a weather report for your signal
    • Scale: 1-15
    • CQI 15 = Perfect Signal
    • CQI 1 = Poor Signal

  • Pro Tip: Your service picks its lane!
    When you make a call, it automatically gets VIP treatment (QCI 1)

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