The open-source 5G core network implementation, free5GC, has released version 4.1.0. This update includes bug fixes and introduces a new NR-DC (New Radio Dual Connectivity) feature.
In a significant development, the Linux Foundation announced on September 16, 2024, that free5GC has officially joined the foundation. This move is expected to accelerate the development and adoption of open-source solutions for 5G deployments.
free5GC is a 3GPP R15+ compliant 5G core network built on a service-based architecture. It supports containerized deployment using Kubernetes and Docker, and the source code is available under the Apache 2.0 license.