Engineering Services for 5G and beyond
5G is no longer a technology of the future — it's here, transforming industries in real time. Advances in 5G services are opening new avenues for value creation across diverse sectors and market segments, fundamentally reshaping how businesses operate and connect.
To capture this potential, enterprises are investing in 5G innovation and research — tackling business challenges and exploring opportunities within the evolving 5G ecosystem. The telecommunications solution landscape continues to evolve as organizations seek to leverage next-generation connectivity for competitive advantage.
At HCLTech, we are driving this 5G revolution through comprehensive 5G services. Our solution-driven mindset, technology depth and domain expertise help us turn complex 5G challenges into opportunities. We create new monetization paths for telecom service providers (TSPs), cloud service providers and enterprises across industries looking for advanced 5G solutions.
Our enterprise network capabilities enable organizations to harness the full potential of 5G services, delivering transformative results across multiple use cases and applications.

How Our 5G Services Help You Succeed
We have a unique, ecosystem-driven 5G engineering strategy that helps capture new revenue streams, deliver mission-critical solutions, improve operational efficiencies and create immersive experiences leveraging the complete 5G ecosystem — including TSPs, OEMs, hyperscalers, semiconductor and device manufacturers.

We offer end-to-end 5G product engineering services, from concept to design and development. Our expertise helps tier-1 equipment and platform vendors accelerate 5G product launches and stay ahead of the curve through innovative 5G services.
Key features of our 5G product engineering services:
- vRAN design and development for next-generation networks
- 5GC design and development with enterprise 5G focus
- Hardware engineering (embedded, FPGA, RF) optimization
- RF board and antenna design and development for vendors, TSPs and hyperscalers
- Converged network elements (SDN converged access development)
- MEC solutions tailored for 5G private networks
- Advanced 5G engineering labs for testing and validation

We have built next-generation system integration frameworks and enterprise 5G solutions — supporting multi-vendors, multi-domain network function onboarding and device integration. Our comprehensive approach to 5G network automation ensures seamless operations and enhanced performance.
Key features of our system integration solutions and services:
- 5G system integration framework (5G SF) for streamlined deployment
- Network functions onboarding and exchange (NOX) capabilities
- xNF onboarding and certification processes
- Device onboarding and certification for 5G services
- CI, CD, CT implementation for continuous improvement
- Network slice management for optimized performance
- Network service assurance and analytics
- Network abstraction layer (API gateway) integration
- Day-0, Day-1, Day-2 automation for comprehensive 5G network automation

We recognize that enterprises need secure, fast and low-latency connectivity through 5G private networks. Our specialized 5G consulting services help you establish these networks and achieve seamless connectivity and transformation across your organization.
Our 5G consulting services include:
- Comprehensive consultancy for enterprise networks and 5G services implementation
- Network design to deploy for optimized 5G services
- Managed services for enterprises seeking reliable connectivity
- Use case development and system integration for telecommunications solutions

We are active participants and key investors in leading industry bodies and open-source communities, including O-RAN ALLIANCE, Telecom Infra Project (TIP), Open Networking Automation Platform (ONAP), 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) and more.
Our contributions and services for the open RAN ecosystem:
- Open RAN integration and deployment using CI, CD methodologies
- Test automation and accelerators for O-RAN interfaces
- Non-real-time RIC, SMO, ONAP integration and hardening
- Near-real-time (Nr-RT) RIC OSC contribution, hardening and integration
- Co-development of xAPP and rApp for enhanced 5G services
Our 5G Solutions Portfolio
Our transformative 5G solutions and accelerators are designed to help you realize the full benefits of 5G technology. They're essential at every stage of your industry transformation journey.
Awards and Recognitions
HCLTech has been recognized and rewarded for its contribution in 5G services.
HCLTech positioned as a Leader in Everest Group’s 5G Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023
HCLTech positioned a Leader in Digital Product Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022
HCLTech Positioned As A Leader In Avasant SD-WAN Managed Services 2022–2023 RadarView™
Insights and News
Learn about 5G, including its meaning, functioning and influence on the present technology era. Read our thought leadership articles and blogs to gain a better understanding of 5G and our related services.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 5G Services
At HCLTech, we deliver end-to-end 5G engineering services, including vRAN and 5GC development, hardware engineering, RF design, network integration and MEC solutions. Our experience spans the entire 5G ecosystem, enabling us to support telecom, hyperscaler and enterprise clients with tailored, future-ready 5G solutions.
We provide 5G consulting services covering enterprise network strategy, network design to deployment, managed services and use case development. Our experts guide clients through every stage of their 5G journey, ensuring seamless integration and maximizing the value of their 5G investments.
Our 5G engineering strategy is ecosystem-driven, leveraging partnerships across telecom, hyperscaler and device manufacturers. With deep domain expertise, we deliver end-to-end solutions from product design to integration and automation. This approach enables us to help clients realize new revenue streams and accelerate 5G innovation.
We ensure our 5G solutions are industry-ready through rigorous testing, certification and integration in our dedicated labs. Our experts collaborate with leading industry bodies and open-source communities, keeping our offerings aligned with the latest standards and best practices for robust, scalable and compliant 5G deployments.
Our 5G testing and QA services cover device onboarding, network function certification, end-to-end integration testing and automated validation in our engineering labs. We ensure every component meets industry standards, delivering reliable, high-performance 5G solutions that clients can trust for mission-critical applications.
Our 5G services stand out through advanced vRAN and 5GC engineering, robust RF and hardware design, comprehensive network integration frameworks and powerful automation for network management. We also offer industry-leading labs and open-source contributions, ensuring clients benefit from secure, scalable and innovative 5G solutions.
We help enterprises adopt 5G by designing and deploying secure, low-latency private networks tailored to their needs. Our team delivers consulting, integration, managed services and use case development, ensuring clients achieve fast, reliable connectivity and unlock new business opportunities with enterprise 5G solutions.
We have invested in advanced 5G engineering labs designed for product development, integration and testing. These labs support vRAN, 5GC, RF design, O-RAN and automation use cases, enabling us to validate solutions in real-world scenarios and ensure our clients’ 5G deployments are robust and future-ready.
We enable 5G network automation with advanced frameworks for Day-0, Day-1 and Day-2 operations, CI/CD pipelines and network slice management. Our automation accelerates deployment, enhances reliability and reduces operational complexity, empowering clients to manage their 5G networks efficiently and at scale.
We accelerate 5G time-to-value by leveraging prebuilt integration frameworks, automation accelerators and proven engineering methodologies. Our deep ecosystem partnerships and agile approach enable clients to launch 5G solutions faster, reduce deployment risks and quickly realize business benefits from their 5G investments.