5G-Advanced

As mmWave moves beyond hotspot deployments, the challenge is extending high-frequency coverage without simply adding more base stations. Kyocera’s multi-hop repeater validation points to a more flexible network architecture for …

From the newsletter (September 22; sign-up or follow if you want it sooner): From live-network AI-RAN trials and a massive transpacific cable build to private LTE iPhones and stratospheric lasers, …

Huawei and China Telecom have deployed a 5G-A network at Datang Everbright City, a busy tourist attraction in Xi’an in China, using three-component carrier aggregation (3CC) tech In sum – …

Frequency Range 3 (FR3) is positioned between sub-6 GHz and mmWave In sum – what to know: Not mmWave 2.0 – FR3 sits between sub-6 GHz and mmWave and is …

T-Mobile Business CMO calls 5G-Advanced and network slicing the ‘secret sauce’ behind Edge Control’s ability to route local traffic securely and efficiently T-Mobile US launched Edge Control this week, a …

Quantum-safe security, quantum sensing at the edge, and quantum computing for optimization make distribution networks more secure, situationally aware, and economically efficient 5G Advanced (3GPP Release 18) is giving utilities the deterministic connectivity …

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 …

During MWC 2025, ZTE and China Mobilethe unveiled ‘Communication-Sensing-Computing-Intelligence’ and ‘Ambient IoT’ ZTE Corporation has partnered with China Mobile to present the latest innovations in 5G-A x AI during an …

‘Telecom is poised to deliver the true capabilities of 5G,’ new Spirent 5G report says On the verge of value and game-changing innovation, but not quite there yet—that’s the message …

5G-Advanced (5G-A) is expected to launch commercially around 2026 and is often described as a “stepping stone” to 6G. If that’s the case, what features can we expect for 5G-A? …

If most 5G-Advanced capabilities are aimed at the enterprise, can telcos still discover new consumer revenue? Do they need to? Here’s the problem for operators (it’s nothing new): The smartphone …

GSMA survey says: Enhanced multi-carrier operations, 5G multicast and advanced MIMO topped the list of 5G-Advanced priorities for telcos We saw the first set of technical specifications for 5G-Advanced (5G-A) …

To understand the commercial reality of cellular connectivity, in this case 5G, it’s important to understand the standardization work that set the stage for real-world deployments. So before we look …

In the rapidly evolving landscape of telecommunications, the convergence of 5G-Advanced, artificial intelligence, and green technologies is reshaping the industry’s future. We recently had the opportunity to engage with Li …

ZTE said its R&D expenses accounted for for 20.7% of operating revenue during the period Chinese vendor ZTE announced revenues of CNY 90.04 billion ($12.64 billion) for the first three …

As global demand for more efficient, sustainable energy systems grows, the adoption of 5G technology has already begun to show its potential in transforming industries, particularly through its applications in …

Often called AI-native, many pillars of 6G are expected to incorporate this technology 6G is still very much in the R&D phase and will not be available until 2030 or …

Earlier this week the Schwab Network news program with Nicole Pettalides invited me on the show to discuss Verizon quarterly earnings. I took the conversation wider and deeper onto the …

The 5G evolution is now ready to enter its next transformational phase with the introduction of 5G-Advanced and address the initial limitations of 5G Non-Standalone (5G NSA) implementations, while refining …

Huawei noted that more than 60 operators have unveiled their plans to commercialize 5G-A Chinese vendor Huawei has launched what it claims to be the world’s first commercial “5.5G”, or …

Huawei emphasized that 2024 will be the first year of commercial 5G-A deployments SHANGHAI—Chinese vendor Huawei expects 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology will create new business opportunities, while it will protect previous …

The difference between 5G-A and 5.5G wireless may just be marketing Marketing is one of many important keys to success for any company in any evolving industry. Marketing helps set …

With the continued evolution of 5G, close-in priorities for operators are understanding the why and how of 5G-Advanced, working with satellite providers on Non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and setting the stage …

Although the 5G-Advanced era does not officially begin until the freeze of 3GPP’s Release 18, which is expected in June of this year, mobile network operators are already busy testing …

The full connectivity of digital infrastructure and the intelligent platform are the twin engines for smart factories to accelerate the intelligent manufacturing upgrade, according to Summer Chen, Vice President and …