5G • Services
Configured NSSAI
Configured Slice Set
Set of S-NSSAIs provisioned in the UE's SIM or storage applicable to the serving PLMN.
Technical Explanation
The Configured NSSAI is provisioned by the home operator either in the USIM or via Over-The-Air (OTA) parameter updates. It defines the complete catalog of network slices the subscriber is entitled to request when registering on that network.
Key Functions
- Pre-provisioned slice portfolio stored in USIM or terminal memory
- Updated dynamically over the air via UDM parameter provisioning
- Serves as the candidate pool from which the UE forms its Requested NSSAI
Specifications
3GPP TS 23.501, TS 24.501
Interfaces
N1
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