Awan M.F., Xie M., Cherifi A., Pajo J.F., Esmaeily A., Camacho F., Cipriani L., McDonnell K., Pradas D., Ramirez-Arroyo A., Palattella M.R.
2026 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications and 6g Summit Eucnc 6g Summit 2026, pp. 547-552, 2026
This paper presents the Intelligent Connectivity Platform (ICP) - an intent-based orchestration system for connectivity services in rural networks. The ICP uses a hybrid approach: it combines semantic analysis (via a Large Language Model) with KPI-based filtering to identify the most suitable connectivity solution for a given user request. The platform triggers network slice selection and resource reservation through standardised TM Forum Open APIs and interfaces seamlessly with existing service orchestrators. We validate the ICP in the framework of the Horizon Europe COMMECT project, with a real deployment at the Telenor Lab, where it translates user intents into standardscompliant 5 G network services. This demonstration shows that ICP can automate service provisioning, improve resource allocation, and adapt to future network advancements.
