AWS Telco Network Builder
5G telecom network deployment
A service for carriers to describe and automatically deploy mobile network infrastructure (5G network functions) on AWS following ETSI/TOSCA standards.
- Cost$$$ High
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?No
- Managed by AWS
Think of it asLike an industry-standard switchboard blueprint: load it in, and AWS builds the switchboard for you.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Telecom carriers that want to bring network functions to AWS automatically.
✗ Avoid it when
Regular businesses that need a private network → VPC / Direct Connect.
Common uses
- Deploy a 5G core on EKS
- Manage the network function lifecycle
- Expand mobile networks by region
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: Charged by the number of managed network functions and API operations; underlying infrastructure is billed separately.
