4G and 5G networks will coexist and develop together for a long time. Operators need to focus on the interoperability between the systems under the coexistence of 4G and 5G in the whole network construction process. Therefore
according to the requirements of the 3GPP Rel-15 standard
this paper discusses the problems faced in the process of 4G/5G interoperability
such as the deployment strategy of converged network elements
the opening strategy of N26 interface
the choice of voice scheme and the choice of handover scheme. It also analyses the interoperability deployment strategy under the coexistence of 4G/5G system
which provides a reference for the subsequent operators to choose deployment strategy in the network evolution.