BROWSING: LTE

The key role of antenna optimization in IoT devices

IoT antenna specialist Taoglas discusses MWCA product launches As the M2M has evolved into the internet of things, the rapidly growing market is driving transformation and creating value in virtually every segment of the consumer, enterprise and industrial markets. Previously static objects are being connected...

How to successfully install and commission NB-IoT and LTE-M modules – ensuring time-to-revenue with IoT Field Testing

The availability of LTE network coverage in a customer location is not a true indication of a fully operational NB-IoT or LTE-M service. IoT devices are typically installed in remote locations such as basements and garages where the network signals are weak. Failure events...

The key role of antenna optimization in IoT devices

  IoT antenna specialist Taoglas discusses MWCA product launches As the M2M has evolved into the internet of things, the rapidly growing market is driving transformation and creating value in virtually every segment of the consumer, enterprise and industrial markets. Previously static objects are being connected...

Ericsson, Telstra test long-range NB-IoT connection in Australia

  Ericsson said the new technology will allow the carrier to expand its LTE footprint across the country   Swedish vendor Ericsson and Australian carrier Telstra said they have successfully deployed and tested narrowband internet of things data connections up to 100 kilometers from a base station...

5G virtualization, in-building tech, small cell networks. Time is running out…

Time is running out to learn about 5G virtualization, small cell networks, in-building wireless and NFV test and measurement. Register today for an upcoming 2018 webinar and receive the editorial report, when published.  See links below to register for upcoming 5G virtualization, in-building tech, and...

MulteFire Webinar: The Business Case for MulteFire Technology: An Economic Analysis of Two Use Cases

As the mobile industry continues to develop at breakneck speed, new technologies, spectrum uses, and products are being developed to support new user requirements and use cases. Of the most important new developments is the emergence of MulteFire™ technology which allows the implementation of...

National Instruments White Paper: Understanding the 5G New Radio Physical Layer in 28 Diagrams

Understanding the 5G New Radio (NR) physical layer is critical as organizations rush to bring 5G technology to market. Explore this new white paper, which features 28 color diagrams and concise explanations of the physical layer’s underlying signals, structures, and features. This white paper also...

National Instruments White Paper: Build 5G Wireless Networks and Systems with Software Defined Radio

Download the latest edition of NI’s Wireless Research Handbook, which includes research examples from around the world and across a wide range of advanced wireless research topics. This comprehensive look at next-generation wireless systems will offer you a more in-depth view of how prototyping...

A ‘pall over PALs,’ but CBRS ecosystem moving fast

AT&T names CBRS suppliers; Federated Wireless and partners planning initial commercial deployments Conversations and news out of Mobile World Congress Americas last week in Los Angeles served as a reminder that, despite an ongoing lag at the regulatory level, the telecom ecosystem is ready to...

U.K carrier EE announces 5G launch for next year

The telco is also using 3G spectrum to boost 4G signals at 500 sites across the country U.K. mobile operator EE, owned by BT Group, announced plans to launch commercial 5G services in 2019. The carrier also said it will use 2100 MHz bandwidth, currently used...

Quectel releases revolutionary smart module based on AI chipset

SHANGHAI - Quectel Wireless Solutions, the leading global supplier of wireless modules, today proudly announced that it has launched SC66, a revolutionary Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cat 6 Smart Module. The SC66 Smart Module is equipped with Kryo Gold quad cores 2.2GHz and Kryo Silver...

How AT&T is using drones, sensors, AI and LPWAN in hurricane season

As the summer ends, the weather worsens. For some, the changing seasons bring devastating storms. Their shadows grow ever-longer, and the risk to life grows ever-higher. Last year (2017) saw some of the worst natural disasters on record, with earthquakes, fires, flooding and landslides. By...

National Instruments White Paper: 3GPP Release 15 Overview

In June 2018, a major landmark was hit for 5G--the 3GPP's Release 15 was frozen.  The Non Stand-Alone use case was frozen in December, and the Stand Alone use case was frozen in June.  Release 15 is considered the first of two major releases...

Feeling the heat, Verizon issues mea culpa for throttling firefighters

Verizon pledges to remove restrictions when disaster strikes The Santa Clara County Fire Department, which is involved in fighting the largest wildfire in the state's history, last week complained to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission about Verizon throttling its data speeds rendering a coordination outpost...

Ambra Solutions: Insights from a private LTE provider

Ambra Solutions is deep into private LTE. Really deep. As much as three kilometers deep, in fact, to provide wireless connectivity for a Canadian gold mine. The private LTE network on 850 MHz spectrum at the Agnico Eagle LaRonde site in Quebec province is just...

China Mobile to continue testing 5G in H2: chairman

  The Chinese carrier ended the first half of the year with 384 million IoT connections China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile operator in terms of subscribers, will continue to carry out tests on its 5G network in the second half of 2018, the firm’s chairman...

Gigabit network deployments up almost 40% since last year, Viavi says

Gigabit internet service, including gigabit LTE, is expanding and the U.S. in the lead, reports Viavi Global access to gigabit internet services is on the rise, jumping nearly 40% since May 2017, according to the latest data from Viavi Solution's Gigabit Monitor. The U.S. offers...

More OnGo test labs added as CBRS ramps to commercialization

The regulatory process is (hopefully) nearing an end, trials are ongoing and commercial products are being put through their paces as the telecom industry preps for deployment of LTE in the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band. While the U.S. Federal Communications...

Kagan: The Charter Spectrum Mobile wireless growth plan

Craig Cowden, the Senior Vice President of wireless for Charter, explained some of their interesting growth plans at a recent U.S. Senate hearing. I think it’s important for all of us to take a moment and pull the camera back. Let’s think about where...

The new era of network densification requires operational excellence

Explosive growth in mobile data traffic means companies must make an important choice about their operations. According to the latest Visual Networking Index: Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast Update, mobile data traffic has been growing 60% to 100% per year and total traffic will increase...

Boingo deploys trial CBRS network at Dallas Love Field

Boingo sees CBRS as key component for 5G In what the company calls a first-of-its-kind deployment at an airport, Boingo Wireless today said it has brought live a trial private LTE network using the shared 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) at Dallas Love...

Nationwide FirstNet build and validation well underway, AT&T says

AT&T has activated FirstNet spectrum at some 2,500 sites As the carrier activates the FirstNet LTE network dedicated for use by first responders, while simultaneously augmenting its own consumer-facing network capabilities, AT&T reports Band 14 support has been added to around 2,500 wireless sites around...

Editorial Report: Private LTE – Making the Enterprise future-ready

Enterprises have an increasing number of choices for wireless network technology, with private LTE starting to emerge as a viable option for enterprise deployments. With new options come tough decisions about network management, maintenance, optimization and troubleshooting. RCR Wireless News breaks down the various flavors...

Editorial Webinar: Private LTE: Making the enterprise future-ready

Enterprises have a plethora of choices in their wireless networks -- but with a wealth of choices comes tough decisions about network management, maintenance, optimization and troubleshooting. RCR Wireless News breaks down the pros and cons of Wi-Fi and various flavors of cellular networks (small...