Many industries are still in the experimental phase, grappling with the complexities of Industry 4.0. However, the dawn of the 5th Industrial Revolution is beginning to take shape, with AI poised to collaborate with humans. Is the next wave of innovation already gathering momentum,...
Is it too early to be talking about 6G? The telco industry seems divided into two camps: those investing heavily in 6G R&D, advocating for a more energy-efficient, life-enhancing next generation of networks, and those skeptical about the actual benefits and ROI of 6G,...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize cellular networks, from right-sizing the network build to enhancing radio link performance and streamlining operations. One of the most significant impacts will be in optimizing network operations. By leveraging AI-powered solutions, operators can reduce costs, improve reliability,...
The radio access network consumes, by far, the majority of power needed to operate mobile networks. Given the reality operators are facing—pressing needs to reduce operational costs while working towards long-term climate action goals without sacrificing network performance—more energy efficient RAN is a key...
In their journey to Open RAN, most tier-one CSPs have launched commercial deployments, consolidating partnerships with the remaining vendors in the ecosystem. Greenfield and brownfield networks, rural and urban deployments, offer diverse models from which the ecosystem must draw lessons to build blueprints. From...
Coming in at a lower price point commensurate to its reduced capabilities, it's looking like 5G NR Light can fit a number of relevant, immediate use cases ranging from fixed wireless access (yes, really), to what it was seemingly initially designed to do—bring the...
As AI use cases crystallize and general technology is adapted for domain specificity, in this case, telecoms, the song remains the same—aligning investment with opex reduction and monetizable service delivery. AI has a clear role to play but in the context of networks that...
Cloud-native telecom networks are all about agility and functionality, and operators around the world are increasingly architecting their 5G cores in the cloud as they move to cloud-native, 5G Standalone systems.
According to the GSA, 60 operators worldwide have launched 5G Standalone as of September...
The great challenge for private 5G vendors and integrators in industrial sectors is to design solutions that are entirely unique and appropriate for the purpose of all kinds of different enterprises and applications, and at the same time to offer systems that can be...
The big goal of 5G is to deliver advanced services that leverage high throughput, low latency, high reliability and other features to create new revenue streams that make operators money and save enterprises money. While getting to this end state requires numerous technological and...
Artificial intelligence and machine learning has been moving into many aspects of network testing, from the field to service assurance, to fuel automation and increased efficiency. So where exactly is AI/ML being applied in network testing and assurance today, how is it proving its...
As we reach the midpoint of the 10-year cycle following the commercial launch of 5G in 2018/19, attention is increasingly shifting towards 6G.What lessons from 5G can be applied or avoided for 6G? Will this next generation of cellular help the industry finally deliver...
Open RAN has long been described as a journey, with the first steps focused purely on disaggregating hardware and software, then reaggregating it into a function radio system.
Now the focus is shifting to more robust implementations that go beyond disaggregation and get into open,...
RCR Wireless News recently hosted the Private Networks Global Forum. This is the fifth version of this event — in either its global or European format, and it feels like this technology has come a long way, and also not very far at all.
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The significant funding allocated to broadband deployment through various U.S. legislative efforts will play a crucial role in overcoming the primary obstacle to bridging the digital divide: the high infrastructure costs that have led to delayed or absent ROI. However, another challenge has emerged:...
In modern networks, timing and synchronization are increasingly important due to the deployment of TDD midband spectrum for 5G and the demand for precise coordination for features like carrier aggregation, massive MIMO and positioning.
As MNOs focus on optimizing and densifying 5G networks, and as...
As networks continue to evolve from classical, monolithic architectures to cloud-native, disaggregated networks, the way we test networks needs to evolve too in this more software-centric environment, to ensure that new 5G-specific services can be guaranteed for end users.
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With the rapid evolution of wireless communication technologies, 5G has emerged as a transformative force, particularly in enterprise settings where private networks at the edge are becoming increasingly prevalent.In this report, RCR Wireless News explore the critical considerations surrounding the security of 5G private networks...
The IEEE 802.11 MAC and PHY layers are continuously being improved to offer more efficiency and support new use cases. The next generation of Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), also known as Extremely High Throughput (EHT), focuses on multiple enhancements that offer lower latency...
It seems quite evident that AI, both generative and more classical, is going to change the way all industries work.For mobile network operators, AI seems like the tool that will finally turn data into insights that influence how networks and designed, deployed and managed...
Telecom carriers are at a crossroads in their transformation journey. They face challenges such as network disaggregation, cloud strategies and legacy system integration. However, amidst these challenges, new innovations including AI and APIs offer new avenues for growth.What does the future hold for telcos as they pivot...
From emergency texting to revolutionizing agriculture, explore the promises and challenges of cellular coverage into space in RCR Wireless News' new report.
In the report we explore the intricacies of space-based cellular connectivity and delve into the status of NTN standardization and commercialization.
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Analysys Mason predicts a surge in private 5G networks from just 4,000 in 2022, to 60,000 by 2028, driven by the demand for higher bandwidth in applications like VR, AI and security.
However, as with any endeavour aiming for rapid progress, the journey often encounters...
As the 5G landscape continues to evolve, navigating the complexities associated with testing becomes increasingly crucial. How does the ecosystem align to focus on the use cases and technology stacks that can drive real world service differentiation and monetization?
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