Introduction

Flora (Flexible Mobile Network Platform) is a flexible software-defined 4G LTE/5G system without commodity SIM cards, communication chipsets, or dedicated infrastructure equipment. It currently provides a quick solution to set up a testbed based on OAI and Magma. It also includes built-in network analytics at both the device and the infrastructure, which provides runtime solutions to both what and why on network behaviors.

Current System Components

Software-Defined LTE with in-depth data analytics

• Support fast LTE RAN and core network setup
• Pure software-based implementation of LTE SIM, eNB, and EPC
• Setup base station-centric analytics for network analysis
• Support MobileInsight-compatible analyzers for data co-analysis
• Allow system connection with COTS phone devices

Configurable eSIM profile management

• Support read/write eSIM structures
• Support milenage algorithm for SIM authentication
• Build profile structure for eSIM Applet
• Support customized SIM/USIM EF/DF/ADF fields

Edge computing applications

• Example virtual reality (VR) applications that co-work with the system

Advanced SDR LTE Features

• Mobility support with handover and carrier aggregation

Potential Usage Scenarios

• Build an open LTE platform for research and education
• Deploy private LTE networks with advanced features
• Deploy edge computing systems