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Fast, reliable 5G NR networks require devices that operate at millimeter-wave frequencies and wide bandwidths. This has significantly changed the way these complex, multi-antenna devices are designed and tested. A …

Get a head start on field tests for new 5G deployments. Download our 5G field test poster. Discover which RF field tests cover different parts of the 5G ecosystem. Keysight’s …

During this time of crisis, cell phone use on major networks is up by 33%. Reliable cell phone coverage is not an option for a population that is working-from-home and …

The O-RAN is looking to revolutionize the way wireless communications systems are built. Their core tenants of using virtualized networks, white box hardware, and standardized interfaces aim to promote openness …

5G introduces test challenges related to massive MIMO, mmWave frequencies, and over-the-air (OTA) test. Successfully overcoming these challenges is the only way to reach 5G commercialization before the competition. In …

Interference that can degrade capacity and quality of service is becoming ever more troublesome as operators roll out 5G NR using new bands that previously contained other services. This is …

CBTS recently partnered with IDG, Inc. to survey over 200 business leaders to better understand their wireless communication challenges and how they are preparing their in-building wireless infrastructure for 5G. …

The 5G revolution has begun and with it comes immense amounts of data at an unprecedented velocity that will fuel a wide range of data-driven services and digital business models. …

Many different and fragmented proprietary scores have swept the market over the years and the methods of scoring are not transparent. Therefore, ETSI STQ group have came about and harmonize …

You may have heard a lot about 5G already. You may know which network operators have launched or will soon be launching 5G, which services they have prioritized for their …

Recently, there has been a focused interest from the industry on the ‘Private 5G as a Service’ and ‘Neutral Host Service’ models as 5G is being deployed. However, it is …

Interference in the Radio Access Network is ubiquitous and becoming more critical as the deployment of the latest cellular standards brings increased sensitivity and subsequent degradation of network capacity and …

The new IEEE 802.11ax amendment (Wi-Fi 6) intends to improve the WLAN system efficiency, focusing on the throughput per station in dense and outdoor environments. Wi-Fi 6 allows for the …

Enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable low latency communications, and massive machine-type communication (mMTC) are well understood and highly anticipated 5G use cases. The big challenge for network operators is how …

5G introduces test challenges related to massive MIMO, mmWave frequencies, and over-the-air (OTA) test. Successfully overcoming these challenges is the only way to reach 5G commercialization before the competition. In …

Mobile operators are transforming their networks to keep up with the demands of next-generation connectivity and user experience. Next-generation wireless networks must have the flexibility and expandability to support billions …

Immersive technologies are removing barriers between physical and virtual environments. Our Advanced Manufacturing World Class Center helps clients to achieve superior performance by applying innovative technologies to manufacturing operations. Explore …

The new era of 5G networks dictates service providers (SPs) and network equipment providers (NEPs) what it takes to bring value to communication services not only via technology and operational …

5G deployments have only recently started, and releases beyond R15 will continue to tap into the tremendous potential of 5G. However, as a new generation of cellular technology typically appears …

This Appledore whitepaper shows how various operations functions fit together and how you can reduce the frequency of “re-invention”, by re-using both software and experience. It shows how CSPs can …

The 5G telecommunications services market has an estimated value of $2 trillion worldwide. To claim their share, service providers need to adopt new ways of working that support novel business …

Technology advances increasingly blur the lines between the capabilities of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and other small cells. Many DAS networks have become less complex (at least easier to install) …

On this paper we’ll talk you through how communications service providers must make the best use of their spectrum assets, utilizing each band’s performance characteristics to support their business strategy …

As Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices become more and more commonplace, the uses for such devices continues to expand. One of the key places they are appearing is as part of so-called …

In this white paper, learn how to install and configure OAI eNodeB (eNB) physical-layer software on NI USRP-2974 hardware to implement a 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) cellular base station (eNodeB). …