Telecommunications carriers depend on optical fiber networks with ever-faster speeds and greater capacity to serve the insatiable data demands of their customers. Whether for fiber-to-the-antenna, Distributed Antenna Systems or fiber-to-the-home for residential or enterprise customers, those larger, faster fiber connections are a key competitive...
Nokia discusses the role of virtualization from the EPC to the baseband unit
The explosion of connected, smart devices, coupled with unyielding demand from consumers and enterprises for mobile data, is having a profound impact on how operators deploy and manage increasingly converged networks. 5G,...
The use of cellular technology allows us to work remotely and stay connected on the go, but unreliable service and dropped calls still affect many cell phone users. Losing a call can frustrate businesses by negatively impacting customer service and reputation.
One way to solve...
Are you ready for 5G? Because it is closer than you may think.
In fact, we are getting our first glimpse of it today with the rich portfolio of technology advancements that are arriving with LTE Advanced Pro (3GPP Release 13 and beyond). We now...
The move to 4.3-10 RF connectors from 7-16 DIN connectors eases small cell deployments by reducing footprint and improving port density
Building and maintaining a mobile network is an incredibly complex and expensive task involving massive investment in infrastructure and spectrum assets. Mobile network operators...
From opening an app to closing a deal, almost everything we do during a day is made simpler by reliable wireless service. What isn’t simple is deciding how to deliver reliable service to employees or customers, day in and day out.
Many enterprises and venues...
Security and high-speed requirements set new standards for performance.
Are you tired of being dogged by poor network performance or security issues at your branch offices, self-service kiosks and digital media displays, or on tablets and smartphones? If you’re managing multiple sites, the frustration multiplies...
Security has been called the internet of things’ Achilles heel, and with good reason. Even when IoT connections use the most secure wireless networks, data can be vulnerable at both endpoints of a connection. Unlike smartphone data, IoT data doesn’t always start and end...
The enterprise and service provider markets are going through major infrastructure transformation to keep up with growing demand for IT services. As they seek to support and explore new services, new Internet of Things initiatives and the new flexibility that comes with the advent of cloud computing,...
The service provider transition to software (NFV) and automation only increases the importance of service assurance
Increasing adoption by service providers of software defined networking and network functions virtualization techniques promises to add new levels of agility and flexibility to telecommunications networks. Cloud-based ecosystems will...
IEEE WCNC 2017 will showcase the most advanced wireless research results as well as the best wireless technology.
Held in beautiful San Francisco from March 19-22, 2017, IEEE Wireless and Networking Conference (WCNC) will feature technical an array of keynotes by luminaries in the...
Using software to manage C-RAN deployments, cell virtualization improves spectral usage and provides a better user experience
As highly-competitive service providers work to win customers by providing, in some cases, unlimited data options, it’s imperative to combat churn by providing a high-quality user experience while...
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,...
The service provider transition to software (NFV) and automation only increases the importance of service assurance
Increasing adoption by service providers of software defined networking and network functions virtualization techniques promises to add new levels of agility and flexibility to telecommunications networks. Cloud-based ecosystems will...
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...
This paper aims to present an overview of AR, its applications and underlying technologies, and explore how AR can improve productivity and efficiency and potentially transform the nature of work as we know it.
Augmented Reality (AR) is a game changer that is boosting operational efficiency, transforming customer...
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...
Learn how 3M helps carriers speed deployment by reducing visual impact
Consumer demand for mobile data is growing at an explosive rate. For carriers, this means more and more wireless infrastructure has to be deployed to keep up with the demand. But, deployment is the...
Ensure you have the flexibility needed for creation and analysis of prototype 5G signals. With the early start of 5G research and several candidate signals in the running flexibility is paramount. The Keysight 5G testbed provides a proven solution for simulating, emulating, measuring and...
Learn how DeltaNode, a Bird Technologies Company, is addressing both carrier and enterprise distributed antenna system needs
Just like any other business, carriers and service providers have to deal with limited capex budget and constantly changing cost pressures. In the context of in-building wireless deployments,...
From Class A commercial buildings and corporate facilities to malls and college campuses, a robust in-building wireless experience is a new utility
From maximizing business uptime to enabling a smart city, in-building wireless connectivity is quickly being regarded as an essential utility just like power...
FieldFox Handheld Analyzers Go Further – with RTSA
For today's more distributed and complex communication networks, Keysight FieldFox handheld analyzers are the world's most integrated and precise analyzers — the first to deliver benchtop accuracy up to 50 GHz in a portable, rugged package. Now,...
Communication Service Providers (CSP) stand at the cusp of a great divergence point for both their business models and their networks. Four generations of mobile technology, and vast increases in speed and capacity for both wireless and fixed networks, have laid the foundation for...
Tarana Wireless, the industry’s performance leader in last-mile fixed wireless solutions, offers a fundamental advance in non-line-of-sight (NLoS) connectivity for carrier deployment in enterprise access and radio backhaul applications. Tarana's AbsoluteAir 2 solution can deliver reliable throughput up to 200 Mbps over extremely challenging...
