The concomitant push to virtualization, and the heightened requirements for latency and QoE are changing the way mobile operators decide which functions and what content have to be centralized, or can be moved towards to the edge.
The “Power at the edge” report discusses...
AT&T and Shenandoah Telecommunications are both testing FDD massive multiple input-multiple output systems from Blue Danube Systems.
Blue Danube CEO Mark Pinto said that the tests represent the first commercial trials of FDD massive MIMO and that the two sites supported more than 10 terabytes of data over...
U.S mobile carriers are getting ready for the implementation of 5G technology in the coming years and 5G trials and testbeds are part of these efforts.
Verizon Communications is one of the most active operators in terms of 5G development. The telco recently confirmed that...
The new offering combines core, radio, and transport solutions with digital support systems, services and security
Swedish vendor Ericsson has launched a 5G platform which will allow telecommunications operators to implement data-heavy applications like Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
Ericsson's new 5G platform comprises the 5G...
The vendor aims to commercially launch 5G technology in the Philippines in 2020
Chinese vendor Huawei and Philippines telco PLDT have signed an agreement to conduct joint research and development into 5G broadband wireless technology.
The two firms said that the goal of the framework agreement...
DT and SK Telecom network slices are now available in the other telco’s footprint
Korean telco SK Telecom, together with German operator Deutsche Telekom (DT) and Swedish vendor Ericsson have jointly built and demonstrated what they claim to be the world’s first intercontinental 5G trial...
As the internet of things drives digital transformation, learn how spectrum sharing is taking the cost out of LTE
Digital transformation is more than a buzzword; it’s a fundamental change in the way enterprises, industries and the public sector do business and approach innovation. And,...
Network operators are battling an increasingly complex and competitive environment where unprecedented growth in data traffic is straining network capacity, while their revenues plateau and margins compress. These factors are driving operators, and the entire supply chain that supports them, to further prioritize efficiency and innovation as they...
The traditional business model for cellular carriers is based on access to this licensed spectrum. They license slices of spectrum from the local regulator and sell their customers access to it. After decades of parallel evolution on the two sides of the Atlantic through...
With 5G NR trials and deployments on the near horizon, one may suspect that advancements in LTE networks are slowing down…that LTE innovations are running out of steam. Quite the contrary! In 2017, LTE networks will take a major leap forward in capability and...
In order for first responders and other public safety officials to perform their life-saving duties they have to be able to communicate with each other. But, unlike consumer networks, public safety networks have to work all the time, meaning the network has to be...
CEA Tech’s Leti research institute set for a six-month trial of 5G “block filtered-OFDM” waveform said to overcome LTE limitations.
France’s CEA Tech said its Leti research institute recently announced plans to deploy a “5G” framework designed to demonstrate a new “post-orthogonal frequency...
More than 1 million fans are expected to head to Houston for Super Bowl LI and related festivities ahead of the big game on Feb. 5 at NRG Stadium pitting the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons. To support the data demands of...
Enterprises and businesses around the world are increasingly adopting small cells as they become aware of the benefits. As business becomes increasingly dependent on high quality mobile connections, organizations of all sizes are looking to deploy small cells to deliver improved coverage, capacity and...
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5G NR is the global standard for 5G. This video shows the Qualcomm mmWave and sub-6 GHz prototypes in action. For more information, visit www.qualcomm.com/5g
5G will be more than a new generation of mobile.
Qualcomm Senior Vice President Raj Talluri explains
It’s a unifying fabric that will connect billions of devices in some of the fastest, most reliable and most efficient ways possible. The impact will be revolutionary, reshaping industries...
TheMulteFire Alliance today announced the completion of its Release 1.0 specification for the technology, which allows for LTE connectivity without the need for licensed spectrum. Building on Third Generation Partnership Project Release 13 and 14, particularly advancements in license assisted access, enhanced LAA and...
Editor’s Note: In the Analyst Angle section, we’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.
There is a growing number of "5G" skeptics engaging in a 5G vs Wi-Fi false debate concluding...
Hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to descend on Washington, D.C., in the coming days to observe President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony as well as the pomp and circumstance that comes along with Inauguration Day. Ahead of the Jan. 20 festivities, all four...
The road to 5G.
Glenn Laxdal, CTO and head of strategy at Ericsson North America, hosted a session at this year’s AT&T Developers Conference titled “The Road to 5G," where he outlined how the upcoming mobile network will influence the "internet of things."
Laxdal opened by...
ZTE technology to be commercially available this year.
ZTE released what it claims to be the world’s first FDD-LTE massive multiple-input/multiple-output antenna solution, following successful field tests in the Quanzhou Innovation Centre of China Unicom Fujian Branch.
Company reps said the field tests...
With the emergence of 5G, mobile bandwidth will expand, bringing to life a new era of immersive experiences and connectivity.
The next generation of wireless broadband is going to forever change the way we communicate and connect. Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President, Engineering at Qualcomm...
The neutral host DAS supports four carriers on multiple bands with 84 remote units
Although small cells are gaining traction with enterprises and carriers, distributed antenna systems are still the go-to solution for providing multicarrier cellular coverage in large venues. Let's take a look at...
Operators and enterprise customers are increasingly turning to small cells to provide pinpoint coverage and capacity in both indoor and outdoor settings. Specific to outdoor small cell deployments, IHS Markit tallied a 200% year-over-year growth in 2016 revenue associated with outdoor small cells. The...
