Verizon expanding from 4x4 MIMO with new project in Irvine, California
Multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) is seen as a key technology in the continued evolution of LTE networks as well as future 5G networks. In the dozens of gigabit LTE deployments around the world, 4x4 MIMO,...
The evolution to 5G requires a new approach to network architecture
In order to realize the 5G future, "We can't just do more of the same to get more out of our networks," analyst Monica Paolini of Senza Fili said in a recent webinar addressing...
The introduction of 4G LTE seven years ago caused a tipping point where wireless
connections, now faster than wires, became a legitimate enterprise-grade WAN
source. Since then, enterprises have leveraged this technology to make money, save
money, and create competitive advantages for themselves. 5G promises exponential
improvements to...
End-to-end network slicing holds promise as the key to unlocking new business opportunities with 5G to drive revenue growth. So exactly how will service providers benefit from slicing? And how can they overcome technical challenges?
This webinar, developed by Strategy Analytics, will discuss where business...
Network topologies are changing as consumer and enterprise demands for bandwidth increase at a staggering rate. The advancements we’re seeing in wireless connectivity are not possible without corresponding advancements in the wired physical plant. Much of this innovation is dependent on the availability of...
A conversation with Asha Keddy, Vice President of Next Generation and Standards, Intel
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The Chinese vendor also announced an agreement with an Italian telco to build a 5G pre-commercial network
French telecoms group Orange Group and Chinese vendor ZTE Corporation have announced a partnership to cooperate in the development of 5G technologies Under the terms of the agreement, teams...
Network topologies are changing as consumer and enterprise demands for bandwidth increase at a staggering rate. The advancements we’re seeing in wireless connectivity are not possible without corresponding advancements in the wired physical plant. Much of this innovation is dependent on the availability of...
Pre-standard 5G fixed wireless deployments can be leveraged to add mobility
Ongoing fiber deployments can be leveraged to build increasingly dense wireless networks at the macro level as well as in support of massive small cell roll outs. Operators have shown an early interest in...
Analyst Angle Video Interview: Strategy Analytics’ Susan Welsh de Grimaldo Talks with Intel’s Dr. Geng Wu
End-to-end network slicing holds promise as the key to unlocking new business opportunities with 5G to drive revenue growth. So exactly how will service providers benefit from slicing? And...
Analyst Angle Video Interview: Strategy Analytics’ Susan Welsh de Grimaldo Talks with Intel’s Caroline Chan
End-to-end network slicing holds promise as the key to unlocking new business opportunities with 5G to drive revenue growth. So exactly how will service providers benefit from slicing? And how...
A conversation with JP Compagnucci, Market Development Global Leader in Enterprise Mobility, CommScope
The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and access the complete report “Wireless in the Enterprise”
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One of the biggest challenges to scaling small cell deployments is variability in regulatory regimes--it's difficult to establish a uniform process when the rules are different in every city in the country. To facilitate a speedier evolution to ultra-dense networks, the telecom industry and...
Understanding the potential economic value of 5G
In a recent report commissioned by Qualcomm and produced by IHS Economics and IHS Technology, the authors likened the potential transformative power of 5G the printing press, the steam engine, electricity, the telegraph and the internet. The group...
ZTE said the new offering will allow 4G subscribers to enjoy 5G-like services
Chinese vendor ZTE has announced what the company calls a total pre-5G solution, which will allow existing 4G subscribers to experience 5G-like services including an enhanced mobile broadband experience. The solution set...
A conversation with Jan Geldmacher, President, Sprint Business Sprint: A deeper reach into the enterprise.
The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and access the complete report “Wireless in the Enterprise”
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The Federal Communications Commission has been working for several years on freeing up access to 150 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz CBRS band. Those frequencies are currently used by Department of Defense radar installations and for fixed satellite services. The current plan...
Project will test 5G for verticals
Nokia and Russian telecommunications operator Rostelecom have signed an agreement to set up a 5G pilot zone in Russia The 5G pilot zone will be located within the Skolkovo Innovation Center, which is a high tech business area that is...
Nokia, AWS partnership focuses on service providers in the cloud migration process
Nokia announced Thursday it is teaming up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to stimulate cloud migration. The Finnish multinational communications company is targeting service providers switching to the AWS platform by offering a...
The promise of 5G networks portends major shifts in backhaul technology. With the advent of new applications, Internet of Things (IoT) and other factors, the transport network will need to support a variety of applications with different needs and enable more automated deployments. And...
October 19-20, ZTE Wireless & Services User Congress 2017 was held in Brussels, Belgium. At the congress, Michael Howard, Executive Director & Advisor of IHS Markit, delivered a speech at the topic of “Mobile Operators: Evolving SDN/NFV Plans in Preparation for 5G”, to share...
In the context of ICT convergence, with the help of SDN/NFV, telecom operation is transforming from relatively simple traditional telecom services operation to a digital one. Consequently, the SDN/NFV-based new telecom network is re-architecting network infrastructure, network function, and operation. With the accelerated advent...
Nokia and the government of Sendai will focus on public safety and disaster recovery among other smart city initiatives
Nokia and the city of Sendai, Japan, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver technology solutions for local businesses as they recover from the...
The U.K. government is launching a 5G testbed and trial competition as part of its efforts to jumpstart new technology development in the country, with nearly $33 million available in the nationwide contest.
Proposals for 5G testbeds and trials can receive grant funding up to...