Test and Measurement

5G massive MIMO, Gangnam-style: SRG puts Samsung radios to the test in Seoul One of the defining characteristics of 5G networks has been the integration of massive multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) radios …

With new anaechoic chamber, VALOR is the first test-as-a-service solution to offer massive MIMO OTA validation Viavi Solutions has expanded its Chandler, Arizona-based Viavi Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN, or VALOR, …

New Keysight KAI portfolio focuses on testing needs for scaling AI data centers Keysight is all-in on supporting the design and testing of AI data centers, with several announcements of …

Keysight Technologies has launched two new oscilloscopes for 1.6 Tb optical transceiver testing, reflecting the increased demand for next-generation level speeds in data center networking. The new oscilloscope models including a …

The use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in test tools isn’t new. But it is seeing new innovation and strategies, in order to meet operators’ increasingly complex testing needs …

As CSPs invest in AI infrastructure, robust testing and assurance frameworks are essential. Key considerations include validating AI model accuracy, managing latency and ensuring resilience in real-time, distributed environments. Continuous …

A group of European broadcasters plus Rohde & Schwarz are working toward the use of 5G Broadcast The 5G Broadcast Strategic Task Force, made up of broadcasters from a number …

5G SA testing with 6-CA pushes downlink speeds up to 6.3 Gbps T-Mobile US touted the results of recent field testing that used six-component carrier aggregation (6-CA), combining the carrier’s …

MWC 2025 test news focused on Open RAN, AI-RAN and NTN Mobile World Congress Barcelona sets the tone for the telecom industry’s focus in the coming year. And this year, …

The prospect of offering large contiguous frequency bands to meet the demand for extremely high data transfer rates in the Tbit/s range is making terahertz (THz) waves a key research …

The evolution of wireless technology to 5G and beyond with synergistic expansion of use cases into new verticals, such as autonomous vehicles, telemedicine, smart manufacturing, and smart grids, is having …

Viavi Solutions will get part of Spirent Communications after all: Its high-speed Ethernet and network security business As Keysight Technologies continues to work toward its acquisition of Spirent Communications, it …

Electro Rent’s intellirent unit focused on testing solutions for the power, data center and renewable energy markets Test equipment distributor Electro Rent is selling its intellirent business, which focuses on …

Spirent sees an increased focus on AI testing across telecom, driven by two ‘mega-trends’ The booming growth in AI is impacting testing considerations in a number of ways. In a …

Rohde & Schwarz company ipoque is partnering for the R&D project on detecting drones through 5G network analytics A new research project based in Germany is exploring the possibility of …

Satellite companies, mobile network operators and device manufacturers are working to support cellular Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity, in hopes of achieving ubiquitous coverage and profitable new services. NTN connectivity is …

AT&T, T-Mobile US and Verizon have taken ‘very different approaches’ on rural 5G expansion, Ookla finds Over the past five years since launching 5G, the three national carriers have all …

Keysight’s support for SNS-JU projects in Europe expands from four to six Keysight Technologies this week announced its participation in two new 6G-related projects that are part of a research …

RootMetrics network testing looked at metro, state and national performance of the three major carriers RootMetrics’ data put AT&T’s network on top in at the national and state-level in its …

Standards body ATIS has released an updated version of its Open RAN Minimum Viable Profile (Open RAN MVP), or minimum, common technical requirements for North American operators. The initial Open …

Talks about a potential merger between two testing and certification lab giants, SGS and Bureau Veritas, have ended with no deal. “SGS and Bureau Veritas have been exploring a potential …

Power Conservation: A Global Priority with a 5G Focus Global average energy prices have been on the rise for players in the telecom space, as they recognize at the same …

The latest advancements in testing and deployment of emerging cellular technologies took center stage at the two-day Mobile Test Summit, held in November 2024 and hosted by test and measurement …

Spirent provides trading update, says that work continues toward its acquisition by Keysight Technologies Spirent Communications finished out 2024 with a “strong uptick of order growth” compared to the same …

Teledyne ends 2024 with a strong Q4, ‘optimistic’ outlook on 2025 Teledyne reported record quarterly sales of $1.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, including 10% year-on-year growth in …