PIM is an escalating issue in 5G midband networks deployed in TDD spectrum Passive intermodulation is interference that is generated when two or more simultaneous signals interact in a nonlinear …
Kelly Hill
Kelly Hill
Kelly Hill reports on network test and measurement, AI infrastructure and regulatory issues, including spectrum, for RCR Wireless News. She began covering the wireless industry in 2005, focusing on carriers and MVNOs, then took a few years’ hiatus and returned to RCR Wireless News to write about heterogeneous networks (remember those?) and network infrastructure. Kelly is an Ohio native with a masters degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, where she focused on science writing and multimedia. She has written for the San Francisco Chronicle, The Oregonian and The Canton Repository. She lives in northern Virginia, not far from Data Center Alley.
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US Cellular is the largest domestic regional operator US Cellular and its parent company, Telephone & Data Systems, are exploring “strategic alternatives” for the largest regional U.S. cellular provider. The …
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Test and Measurement: Keysight validates Rel. 16 power-saving test cases
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillKeysight Technologies said that it has received Global Certification Forum approval for the first validated test cases for 5G New Radio Release 16 power-saving features; specifically, demodulation and radio resource …
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One of the telecom industry’s concerns about the massive amount of federal Infrastructure Act dollars that are poised to pour into the market to close the digital divide over the …
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Viavi claims industry first for RedCap performance validation Viavi Solutions has debuted what it says is the industry’s first 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) device emulation for 5G network testing. The …
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Ericsson will shut down its self-provided U.S. field services operations as of October 1, and it’s laying off more than 750 people from its North American workforce. The company cited …
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SBA: US carrier customers ‘a little less active’; company raises guidance
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillTelecom tower and infrastructure company SBA Communications raised its guidance for the full year and touted a new master lease agreement with AT&T, but its executives also said that while …
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European telecom infrastructure company Cellnex’s chief financial officer will be departing as of the end of October, the company said over the weekend. The departure of CFO José Manuel Aisa …
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New NOFO for Tribal funding provides up to $980 million More broadband funds are poised to flow to Tribal areas, with the Biden administration releasing a new Notice of Funding …
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Test and measurement companies have a unique perspective on the deployment and development of the latest network technologies and features. Andreas Roessler, technology manager with Rohde & Schwarz, provides some …
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Andrea Caldini is vice president of product engineering and development, global network and technology, at Verizon, and has been instrumental in the company’s pursuit of private networks such as its deployments …
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Test and Measurement: Keysight adds a ‘truly software-defined’ handheld analyzer
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillKeysight Technologies has expanded its FieldFox line of handheld analyzers with a new model that has more than 20 options including vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer and cable and antenna …
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Andrea Caldini is vice president of product engineering and development, global network and technology, at Verizon, and has been instrumental in the company’s pursuit of private networks such as its deployments …
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New FCC effort seeks alignment with NIST principles on cybersecurity The Biden administration and the Federal Communications Commission are working on a product labeling effort focused on standards for cybersecurity …
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Mobile network operators are eager to explore the options that the RAN Intelligent Controller can provide, such as energy savings while maintaining end-user experience. But there are still many questions …
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5G’s advanced capabilities require a higher level of network performance expectations, from latency to the radio frequency environment. One aspect of where requirements are tightening up is in timing and …
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American Tower is deploying a new, neutral-host Distributed Antenna System (DAS) with support for 5G at the Xcel Energy Center arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota as well as the surrounding …
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Ahead of its second-quarter earnings report, Nokia has lowered its guidance for its full-year sales, citing weakness in North America as one of the contributing factors. Nokia is now expecting …
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Test and Measurement: Keysight partners with Skylo on NTN NB-IoT certification
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillKeysight Technologies has teamed up with space-based NB-IoT start-up Skylo to put together a certification program for 3GPP 5G Release 17 Non-Terrestrial Network chipsets, modules and devices to be used …
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Senate committee approves nominations of Carr, Starks and Gomez A Senate committee advanced the nominations of three Federal Communications Commissioners yesterday, bringing the FCC closer to a full headcount. The …
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Rosenworcel proposes new rules on authentication to prevent SIM swapping
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillRules would focus on preventing fraudulent transfers of phone numbers In an effort to prevent SIM swap and port-out fraud, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is proposing new rules focused on …
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Broadcom promises continued interoperability with VMware for rival Marvell Broadcom’s proposed $61 acquisition of VMware has the go-ahead from EU regulators—with some caveats, mostly focused on continued interoperability of VMware …
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Dish Wireless will have a new EVP and CTO as of September, with a Vodafone alum coming onboard who will oversee both network technology strategy and operatiosr; those roles are …
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Passive intermodulation (PIM) is interference that is generated when two or more simultaneous signals interact in a nonlinear environment, where passive components (as opposed to transmitting ones) can cause new, …
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Test and Measurement: Broadband Forum launches project focused on 5G FWA for MDUs
by Kelly Hillby Kelly HillBroadband Forum has launched a new technical project focused on enabling 5G Fixed Wireless Access to more efficiently serve multi-dwelling units (MDUs) via the re-use of existing property infrastructure cabling. …
