Deutsche Telekom Cuts 5G Core Energy Use 65% with Unified TelCo Cloud
Deutsche Telekom and Mavenir achieved up to 65% energy savings in 5G core network operations via cloud-native software and dynamic resource scaling. The deployment of a unified 'Horizontal TelCo Cloud' architecture promises lower network OPEX and carbon emissions, establishing a sustainable efficiency benchmark for European 5G operations.
1. Energy Savings Achievement
Deutsche Telekom partnered with Mavenir to integrate cloud-native 5G Core software and energy-aware automation, delivering up to 65% reduction in energy consumption across authentication and core network functions through dynamic hardware scaling.
2. Horizontal TelCo Cloud Architecture
The collaboration introduced a unified ‘Horizontal TelCo Cloud’ architecture that replaces fragmented legacy systems with a standardized, cloud-native platform, enabling automated provisioning and optimized resource use across all core network layers.
3. Operational Cost and Environmental Impact
By cutting energy consumption by two-thirds, Deutsche Telekom anticipates significant network OPEX reductions and lower carbon emissions, strengthening its cost structure and ESG credentials in a competitive telecom market.
4. Industry Benchmark and Future Deployment
This energy efficiency breakthrough sets a new standard for sustainable 5G core operations in Europe, with plans to extend the Horizontal TelCo Cloud model across additional regions and network segments.