According to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), carrier aggregation is used in LTE-Advanced in order to increase the bandwidth, and thereby increase the bitrates. Because of this, it's important to understand what is LTE carrier aggregation testing. Because it is important to keep...
Wireless network testing is no mundane task. It involved thorough thought, procedures and most of all, high-end equipment. This equipment differs depending on the type of network that is being tested. First, let's examine the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and compare a...
Conformance testing is designed to help eliminate problems with user equipment that would would impact the functioning and performance of wireless networks. 3GPP is the body that has set the standards by which equipment is both designed and tested in order to meet those...
eNodeB (enhanced Node B) simulators are an important piece of test networks that are used for a variety of user equipment tests. eNodeB simulators run as only one part of a simulated networks, so that interactions among the Radio Access Network and Evolved Packet...
How Passive Intermodulation Affects Network Performance
Passive intermodulation (PIM) is a big concern for wireless providers because of the negative effect it can have on network performance. In active devices, PIM occurs when signals at two or more frequencies mix with each other in a non-linear...
Test Types and Parameters for LTE Driving Testing
LTE drive tests are an important part of how wireless carriers determine whether their networks are performing well -- and get a glimpse into their competitors' network performance. There are multiple types of LTE drive tests, as...
Three Examples of Mobile Application Testing Resumes
RCR Wireless has collected three mobile application testing resume samples to give different views on organization, prioritizing skills within the resume, and types of skills and descriptions which are useful in applying for mobile app testing jobs.
In general,...
Mobile applications are a booming business. Mobile application testing is critical for successful development and launch of applications. But what skills are in the highest demand for mobile app testing resumes?
Adam Christian is vice president of development at Sauce Labs, which provides cloud-based tools for mobile and...
Until recently, PIM (Passive Intermodulation Distortion was only a concern for wireless networks, and ultimately, the wireless user. Today, cable manufacturers are involved as certain low PIM cables are necessary for maintaining and testing this annoyance and potential service inhibitor.
And even though PIM is not a...
If you're well-versed in today's wireless industry, you know Passive Intermodulation (PIM) is a big part of keeping wireless networks up and running, with the ability to meet the high data demands of today's wireless users. PIM testing, however is not cheap making the...
Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing is no stranger to the wireless industry. In fact, it is a standard for radio site commissioning and certification. PIM's history dates back to the beginning days of radio communication and has become a major performance issue for wireless carriers...
When it comes to Long Term Evolution (LTE), it's all about the user experience and therefore, user equipment testing is extremely important. LTE is cutting edge in terms of speed and network performance, but according to Aeroflex, in any real-life mobile communications network there...
The arrival of Long Term Evolution (LTE) brought significantly different wireless network capabilities. Today's wireless user wants and expects superior service and performance. To make sure this happens, extensive and frequent network testing needs to be done. And when it comes to LTE testing,...
Passive Intermodulation (PIM) is becoming more and more important as wireless users demand data, with high speeds. It affects network speed and performance, therefore, needs to be monitored, making PIM testing a basic requirement especially today.
What is PIM?
PIM occurs when two or more high...
In the United States, Long Term Evolution (LTE) is well-established. When it comes to testing, at this point an LTE antenna test would be for maintenance only, not for initial performance. Yes, some operators are still in the process of launching widespread service, but...
"Anything you can do I can do better." That's the name of the tune in the Philippines as the the country's two telecommunication giants Globe Telecom and Smart Communications Inc. battle for Long Term Evolution (LTE) service dominance. When it comes to LTE Networks in Philippines...
Like many other countries in South Asia, Malaysia is on the Long Term Evolution (LTE) track and garnering speed every day! Let's take a closer look at just how near launching the country is with LTE Networks in Malaysia- 2013 Forecast & Trends. The...
Like many other countries in South Asia, Malaysia is on the Long Term Evolution (LTE) track and garnering speed every day! Let's take a closer look at just how near launching the country is with LTE Networks in Malaysia- 2013 Forecast & Trends. The...
It's a country ahead of the curve in many areas, but wireless innovation is not one of them. But don't count them out just yet. One high-profile Thailand mobile operator is right on the cusp of launching Long Term Evolution (LTE), as promised. What...
Long Term Evolution (LTE) in Singapore is locked, and loaded? The latter is not quite there yet, but wireless networks in the country forge on. Let's cover LTE Networks in Singapore - 2013 Forecast & Trends. According to techgoondu, 4G technology launched in late...
We've dissected the growth and presence of LTE in the United States, but that doesn't mean other countries are doing as much, if not more when it comes to launching the new technology. Let's dive into the status of growth in other areas, specifically...
Long Term Evolution is something we have all heard of, and hopefully understand. It is a complex technology with hefty goals, and when fully launched will make our wireless experience faster and more efficient. But there still may be questions you have or you...
Understanding Long Term Evolution (LTE) can sometimes be difficult as the technology is very complex.
LTE Architecture Overview
When it comes to the EPS game, the bearer is the quarterback. The white paper notes that EPS uses these bearers to route IP traffic from a gateway...
LTE LTE LTE! It's all we've been talking about. But as mentioned in previous articles, it is important to appreciate our past, GSM specifically. One integral part of the GSM network is the GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), a non-voice service added to existing TDMA networks,...
