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QCI, or QoS Class Identifier, is a parameter used in 5G networks to define the level of service quality for a particular data flow or communication session. It plays a crucial role in ensuring that different types of traffic receive appropriate treatment based on their specific requirements. QCI is part of the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) specifications, which define the standards for mobile telecommunications, including 5G.

5G, QCI is associated with the concept of Quality of Service (QoS), which refers to the set of service requirements related to the transmission of data over a network. QCI is a numeric value assigned to different traffic types, and each QCI value corresponds to a specific set of QoS parameters. These parameters include characteristics like packet delay, packet loss, reliability, and priority.

  1. QCI 1: This is typically associated with conversational voice services. It requires low latency, low packet loss, and high reliability to ensure a smooth voice communication experience.
  2. QCI 2: This is used for conversational video services, such as video calls. Similar to QCI 1, it demands low latency, low packet loss, and high reliability.
  3. QCI 3: It is designed for interactive gaming services, which require low latency to provide a responsive gaming experience.
  4. QCI 4: This is for real-time gaming services that may tolerate slightly higher latency compared to interactive gaming.
  5. QCI 5: This is associated with mission-critical services, including some industrial applications, where low latency and high reliability are essential.
  6. QCI 6-8: These are used for various types of internet services with increasing tolerance for latency and packet loss. For example, QCI 6 might be used for web browsing, while QCI 8 might be used for background file downloads.
  7. QCI 9: This is the lowest priority level and is used for non-essential, background traffic that can tolerate higher latency and packet loss.

These QCI values are used by the 5G network to prioritize and manage different types of traffic. The network elements, such as base stations and core network components, use QCI information to allocate resources and ensure that each type of service receives the appropriate level of service quality. The goal is to optimize network performance and provide a satisfactory user experience for various applications and services running on the 5G network.