Ahead of CES 2017, the Las Vegas Convention Center unveils new 44 zone indoor/outdoor DAS.
With CES, the largest trade show in North America, expected to bring well over 100,000 people to the Las Vegas Convention Center, it's a big job keeping people...
In report on tech trends, Ericsson consumer researchers envision a merged reality future with pervasive artificial intelligence
In its latest report, "10 Hot Consumer Trends 2017," researchers at Ericsson's ConsumerLab reveal a look at how technology is set reshape our lives based on responses to...
The proposed AT&T acquisition of Time Warner shows streaming video content and faster data technology services continue to drive the world forward. In fact, mobile data usage is projected to grow more than tenfold in the next five years.
The next evolution of wireless technology – often...
Nokia said it plans to launch so-called 4.9G technology in late 2017.
Nokia said it has signed contracts for the rollout of "4.5G" networks with 110 service providers, according to international press reports.
"If you want to create a fully autonomous environment then...
The Chinese firm claims new technology will solve several 5G requirements.
Huawei released its X-Ethernet technology for "5G" bearer networks at the ITU-T 2020 FG Workshop and Demo Day Wireline Technology Enablers for 5G conference in Geneva, targeting the technology at...
As carriers lay the groundwork for transforming their current networks to 5G, they face challenging – and sometimes conflicting – demands ahead.
5G is expected to have attributes that include:
High-bandwidth applications such as fiber replacement, which carriers like Verizon are currently exploring with fixed...
Despite focus on 5G R&D, new standards for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MulteFire are in the works.
WASHINGTON – Communications industry veteran Ed Tiedemann, a SVP of engineering at Qualcomm, reminded attendees to IEEE GlobeCom that despite a pervasive emphasis on "5G," alternative access...
Indian telco extended a welcome free offering until the end of March 2017.
Indian mobile operator Reliance Jio extended its free mobile service promotion until the end of March 2017.
The operator announced a new “Happy New Year” offer including free voice, data...
U.K. mobile operator EE and Huawei said they reached mobile broadband speeds of 2.1 gigabits per second over an LTE-Advanced network in a recent lab test.
"We are committed to innovating and to be pushing the mobile industry forward by delivering ground breaking mobile speeds...
Unlicensed spectrum is playing an increasingly important role in the LTE ecosystem as spectral limitations inhibit capacity, which enterprise customers demand. That's why MulteFire, a technology that flies largely under the radar, could ultimately prove a major boon to enterprises looking to take control...
On the road to 5G, the Chinese vendor looks to carry out new trials of massive MIMO technology next year.
TOKYO – ZTE is in talks with Japanese mobile operators to carry out trials of massive multiple-input/multiple-output antenna technology next year, according to Leo Chao,...
Huawei and South African telco MTN launch smart water metering solution using NB-IoT connectivity.
South African telecommunications operator MTN and Huawei jointly launched a smart water metering solution in the South African market.
The Chinese company said the launch represents the first narrowband...
GSM-R, an aging railway standard
In 2000, the railway companies of Europe sat down to finish up the creation of a cost-efficient and interoperable standard for communication between trains. The aim was to replace all analog systems then in use. They laid down the requirements...
A new OpenSignal report found worldwide LTE network speeds and availability setting the table to support 5G network plans.
As the mobile telecom industry barrels headlong into the world of “5G” technology, carriers continue to operate and optimize their current LTE-based “4G” networks...
Looking to capture a share of the public safety market while offering products designed to take advantage of LTE capabilities, Nokia launched its public safety specific Nokia Group Communications portfolio.
Building on push-to-talk, which allows for near real-time communications between a large group, the biggest...
As the internet of things grows, LTE-based technologies will shape 5G
Part of the vision for 5G is a single, unified air interface capable of supporting everything from massive numbers of internet of things devices and sensors requiring low levels of throughput to mission critical...
DALLAS – Randall Schwartz, founder and consultant at broadband wireless consulting firm Wireless 20/20, gave a number of recommendations for breaking the dam holding back in-building deployment in a workshop titled "In-building wireless – how to create a win-win-win business model" at the recent...
SÃO PAULO – America Movil's wireless unit in Brazil, Claro, held a "5G" technology demonstration at Futurecom 2016 with vendor partner Ericsson and using the 15 GHz frequency band. In a video interview with RCR Wireless News, Claro's engineering director André Sarcinelli explained the...
A nationwide LTE network for public safety is facing another delay on its road to reality, with an acknowledgement from the First Responders Network Authority that the roughly $6.5 billion network contract will not be awarded on Nov. 1 as had been hoped.
In a...
From NB-IoT to Enhanced Mobile Broadband, 5G NR will have it covered
“5G New Radio (NR) is the wireless standard that will become the foundation for the next generation of mobile networks. Whereas 3G and 4G connected people, 5G will connect everything—a unifying connectivity fabric...
Recent research from Gartner suggests that there are three possible trends that will drive the move to 5G: new services and applications, 4G network obsolescence, and cost disruption. While overall I tend to agree with their assessment, it left a few questions unanswered for...
Consumers are using more and increasingly complex data than ever before. This creates the need for regulators to open up more spectrum for LTE services, operators to deploy in new spectrum as it comes available and vendors to support these efforts.
In Europe and the...
AT&T, CableLabs, Ericsson and others join CBRS Alliance
The Citizens Broadband Radio Service Alliance, which promotes the use of LTE-based technology in the CBRS unlicensed band at 3.5 GHz, got a boost in big-name members this week as a dozen companies joined. The new members...
The Huawei-China Mobile deal also stipulates the deployment of NFV technology
China Mobile Hong Kong and Huawei Hong Kong have inked a strategic partnership for the deployment of a LTE-Advanced Pro network.
Under the terms of the deal, the telco’s existing TD-LTE/LTE FDD converged network will be...
