Mobile edge computing looks set to be part of 5G and IoT, with the recent MEC Congress showing considerable progress in the technology
I recently attended the Mobile Edge Computing Congress in Munich, Germany. (I actually chaired the first day of the event.) For those...
Canadian operator Telus said the 5G trial with Huawei produced network speeds of 29.3 Gbps, though details on spectrum and technology remain light.
Canadian telecom operator Telus is the latest from north of the border to get in on the “5G” trial craze, announcing work...
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 confusing as digging into its planned technical specifications. In fact, some note the real purpose...
Sprint CFO Tarek Robbiati touts 2.5 GHz spectrum support for 4G and 5G plans, carrier still on track for Spectrum LeaseCo by year-end
Much of Sprint’s operating future is dependent on its vast spectrum resources, with most of that centered on the 2.5 GHz band....
With 5G technology continuing to evolve at a rapid pace, the industry is still trying to nail down specific use cases to take advantage of the advancement
Perhaps the most challenging issue surrounding “5G” technology today is in terms of use cases.
The International Telecommunications...
"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 runway left in terms of LTE-based 4G development, what is 5G at this point...
Bell is reportedly looking to boost chances of regulatory approval for pending MTS deal, said focused broadband deployment to include fixed gigabit and LTE-A access
Following up on its planned acquisition of Manitoba Telecom Services, Canadian telecom operator Bell announced plans for an “Innovation Alley”...
After leaking the capability last month, Verizon prepaid customers officially have access to HD Voice, VoLTE and video calling features
Verizon Wireless continues to upgrade prepaid customers with access to new features, with the latest move the inclusion of high-definition voice and video calling capabilities.
The...
LitePoint Design Test Solutions looks at radio frequency design tradeoffs in IoT wireless designs
As “internet of things” devices become essential in our lives and in industry, so too will their quality and reliability. From door locks to industrial sensors to medical equipment, a wireless...
Verizon CFO Fran Shammo stayed the course in terms of the carrier’s view on unlimited data, warning it will catch up with rivals
Verizon Wireless remains, for the time being, against running out an “unlimited” data plan, noting consumers that desire such offers tend to be...
A CEO panel made up of CCA carrier members highlighted varying degrees of interest in 5G and unique diversification efforts
SEATTLE – Regional and rural wireless carriers, which make up a bulk of the Competitive Carriers Association’s membership, have shown significant resiliency in a market...
Attendees at this week’s CCA event heard a pledge from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to tackle several hot-button topics for rural and regional carriers
SEATTLE – Just weeks after taking the stage at the CTIA Super Mobility event in Las Vegas to speak, Federal Communications...
T-Mobile said it has expanded 5G work with vendor partners Ericsson and Nokia, while telling CCA members it wants greater LTE roaming, offers VoLTE support
SEATTLE – T-Mobile US continues to flesh out its “5G” network plans, with CTO Neville Ray noting recent trials with...
A new report from SNS Research expects 5G to drive spending long term, but LTE-based networks will generate significant cash in the near term
The topic of most wireless telecom conversations may be related to what’s coming down the road in terms of “5G” technology,...
In today’s multitrillion-dollar IoT market, establishing a test-oriented environment for RF is a critical investment in the success of a product
Without a doubt, the “internet of things” is going to be huge. A 2015 McKinsey Global Institute report states the economic impact for IoT...
5G hype is everywhere, but can’t we all just take a breath and let the engineering folks figure out what it means before the marketing folks take over?
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff...
Huawei discusses ways in which rural and regional wireless operators can increase broadband access using hybrid network models
Rural broadband connectivity remains a significant challenge for mobile operators faced with trying to conceive of business models allowing for broad network deployments of advanced technology in...
With AT&T’s plans to shutter its 2G network set for year-end, T-Mobile is offering free SIM cards and service in attempt to lure connections
T-Mobile US is looking to exploit AT&T Mobility’s upcoming plans to shutter its 2G network in an attempt to bolster its...
Innovation in cellular and other supporting technologies as well as in applications will sustain the rate of smartphone improvements
Press and industry analyst response to the recent announcement of the iPhone 7 has been lukewarm. For example, The Economist notes the “main novelty” is it...
Regional carrier joins TNS LTE Roaming Hub; gains access to CCA Data Services Hub, which also includes T-Mobile and Sprint
Oklahoma-based regional wireless operator Pioneer Cellular is set to support LTE roaming for its customers through an agreement with Transaction Network Services.
The deal sees Pioneer...
Cricket Wireless and MetroPCS, prepaid proxies of AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile US, respectively, both now offer $30 entry-level plans with “unlimited” services
AT&T Mobility’s Cricket Wireless prepaid brand unveiled a new entry-level smartphone plan that includes “unlimited” domestic talk, text messaging and data services for...
In an expansion of its zero-rating program, Verizon is now allowing postpaid customers to stream NFL Mobile content without hitting data buckets
Verizon Wireless is expanding its zero-rating of data to its NFL Mobile application, allowing customers to watch live local and prime-time games via...
Asia leads in LTE subscriptions with a 57.7% share
Global LTE subscriptions totaled 1.45 billion at the end of the second quarter of the year, after a net addition of 160.3 million LTE connections during Q2, according to the latest report by the Global mobile Suppliers...
Antenna design and measurement are at the heart of the race to 5G
In a world where mobile devices have outnumbered people, it is easy to forget we lived without smartphones 15 years ago. From 1G to 4G, each new generation of mobile networks has...
