Network Infrastructure

4G is not expected to just go away once 5G networks are deployed, but how will the two generational technologies exist together? With specifications for “5G” technology still being worked …

Carrier aggregation, combo of licensed and unlicensed spectrum, and massive MIMO are key 5G technologies Although 5G has not been fully defined, the next-generation wireless connectivity standard will certainly provide …

Dual-mode solution can support multiple operators, but not until mobile devices support CBRS As the debate intensifies over whether and how carriers should implement LTE in the 5 GHz spectrum …

Strong communication and clear objectives save time and money while speeding wireless infrastructure deployments LAS VEGAS–The creation of 5G and its many elements will require coordination and communication across the …

Innovative access, infrastructure and backhaul solutions for evolving, small cell networks.

As fronthaul and backhaul merge fiber, copper and wireless in the cloud, 5G optimization brings a new set of challenges While the technologies that will come together to define 5G …

Everyone is talking about it, but what will 5G be really like in a commercial environment? Getting beyond the technical specifications, what “5G” will be in practice is nearly as …

Telecommunications vendor Ericsson confirmed on Tuesday it intends to cut 3,000 jobs in Sweden, plans to recruit 1,000 in research and development Ericsson intends to cut 3,000 jobs in Sweden, the …

Cell virtualization, a breakthrough technique pioneered by CommScope and employed in the OneCell C-RAN small cell solution, allows multiple users to share the same wireless frequencies without interference, effectively multiplying …

Interference problems have plagued LTE networks from the start. External sources of interference, from streetlights to baby monitors to rogue base stations, can slow network data speeds or disrupt connectivity. …

Densification is more than small cells. Or DAS. Or Wi-Fi. The demand to carry more traffic, to more device types, with more reliability and lower latency creates the need for …

SoftBank plans to invest in the IoT and AI Japanese telecommunications giant SoftBank aims to invest 5 trillion won ($4.5 billion) in South Korea’s information technology sector, including areas such as “internet …

Vodafone aims to carry out similar connected car tests in Germany U.K. telecommunications operator Vodafone has started to trial vehicle-to-vehicle communications in the U.K. and is planning to carry out additional …

FCC’s Spectrum Frontiers will open up 11 gigahertz of mm wave for 5G The vision for 5G is expansive, but one aspect of it is fiber-like connections providing multi-gigabit per …

Nokia said it has found a way to solve small cell backhaul and power challenges for operators by using drones. The technology comes out of the Bell Labs unit Nokia …

A conversation about densification with Ken Sandfeld, president of SOLiD America The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and the full report “Massively densified networks. Why we …

Telefónica planned to raise up to $1.68 billion with the IPO Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica has abandoned plans to launch an initial public offering of its infrastructure unit Telxius. “Telefónica and …

The ELAA demo used 2.6 GHz licensed spectrum band and 5 GHz unlicensed spectrum band  Qualcomm and SK Telecom are claiming the first over-the-air demonstration of enhanced licensed assisted access and …

The term smart cities is popping up more frequently. So what does smart city actually mean? It’s a relatively new term, but it will be huge going forward. I am …

Nokia CTO and Bell Labs President Marcus Weldon discusses the network of the future PHILADELPHIA–In a part keynote address, part physics lecture at the SCTE/IBSE Cable Tec Expo, Marcus Weldon …

A conversation about densification and small cells with Nivi Thadasina, senior director of 5G and 4G engineering at Samsung Electronics America The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the …

Mike Zeto discusses AT&T’s priorities during Smart Cities Week WASHINGTON – One year into running a dedicated smart cities business unit, AT&T GM Mike Zeto discussed the operation, lessons learned and …

5G is one of the biggest buzzwords in the mobile telecom space, but what exactly is it? With true 4G networks now just coming to market, and plenty of runway …

“5G” is one of the biggest buzz words in the mobile telecom space, but what exactly is 5G? With true 4G networks now just coming to market, and plenty of …

HetNet Expo panel highlights the role of heterogeneous networks in building a smart city HOUSTON—Any smart city project—a small-scale pilot or a purpose-built infrastructure—rests on a strong foundation of wireless …