5G has continued to expand its presence across markets and drive adoption. 5G adoption in the top 30 cellular markets is accelerating, from 1.52 billion to a forecast 4.20 billion by 2029. As 5G coverage and bandwidth have increased, we have also seen a...
The antenna could help future 6G networks deliver ultra-fast data transfer with high reliability
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed an innovative wireless communications antenna which they say could pave the way for future 6G networks.
The antenna combines the unique properties of metamaterials...
Energy consumption is becoming a pressing issue for telcos, driven by the global energy crisis. High global energy prices, triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have pushed up Operational Expenditure (OPEX), draining cashflow and thereby constraining infrastructure investment. The GSMA has estimated that the telco...
Learn about the basic functionality of antennas starting with Hertz's Antenna model followed by a short introduction to the fundamentals of wave propagation, the important general characteristics of an antenna, and its associated parameters. A more detailed explanation of the functionality of selected antenna...
Japanese telco NTT Docomo announced that it has developed an antenna system capable of creating a high-frequency mobile communication cell when a small piece of plastic is placed on top of a dielectric waveguide.
In a release, the carrier said that the solid plastic cube...
Cellular connectivity is more important than ever, whether you are utilizing apps, calls, or texts. Spotty cellular coverage, poor voice quality, dropped calls, and dead zones continue to plague employees and visitors in enterprise buildings. This not only frustrates occupants, it also negatively impacts...
The 5G industry continues to develop antenna modules and systems that can take greater advantage of the wide channels available at mmWave frequencies above 24 GHz. Many of these devices lack coaxial connectors or RF test points and require Over-the-Air (OTA) validation to determine...
Antennas are the wires of the wireless world. They are the last stop for a signal on its way from a transmitter and the point of entry for a signal coming home to a receiver. A wireless network can be built with the world’s...
A new report by analyst company ABI Research says the growing breadth of IoT devices and use cases, combined with additional radio spectrum and protocols, is creating more complexity in designing and integrating antennas into products. IoT antenna shipments will jump to 7.2 billion...
As IoT continues its move into the mainstream with billions of devices entering deployment, organizations are moving from limited, pilot projects to hyperscale roll-outs which the digital future of the business depends upon. The earlier stages of IoT, in which getting design and configuration...
In mobile communications, increasing capacity and extending coverage are the most important factors to operators.
KMW implemented OPRA that has applied Orthogonal Polarization Reuse to increase capacity and extend coverage simultaneously.
OPRA reuses different orthogonal polarizations on multi-beam, significantly reducing the correlation between beams, and increasing capacity by 36% and...
As Allegiant Stadium prepared to host football games for the first time, the Las Vegas Raiders sought to build a leading fan experience in the NFL to match the new look and feel of the stadium. A key component of this fan experience would...
Antenna and IoT solution provider Taoglas has had a busy few years filled with acquisitions, partnerships and product releases.
While Co-Founder and CEO Dermot O’Shea confirmed that the vast majority of Taoglas’ business still is focused on RF and antenna design, he also explained that...
5G networks will need to offer more capacity and flexibility while lowering the operational expenses of the system. Two new technologies can simultaneously address both the increase in capacity and the increase in energy efficiency: Virtualization & Massive MIMO.
This white paper provides an overview...
5G promises a spectacular world of wireless communications systems. It presents lucrative opportunities in consumer electronics, internet-of-things (IoT), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), telecommunications, entertainment, medical, transportation and other sectors. However, the engineering challenges are daunting!
Designing 5G wireless systems is a huge undertaking. Antenna...
Alpha Wireless releases new models of its popular small cell solution, the Concealed Antenna Node (CAN), to provide more frequency options and a more discreet design.
Alpha Wireless’ Concealed Antenna Node (CAN) was launched last year and proved so popular that mobile operators were using...
IoT antenna specialist Taoglas discusses MWCA product launches
As the M2M has evolved into the internet of things, the rapidly growing market is driving transformation and creating value in virtually every segment of the consumer, enterprise and industrial markets. Previously static objects are being connected...
IoT antenna specialist Taoglas discusses MWCA product launches
As the M2M has evolved into the internet of things, the rapidly growing market is driving transformation and creating value in virtually every segment of the consumer, enterprise and industrial markets. Previously static objects are being connected...
With 5G set to take over the telecommunications industry in a big way, Alpha Wireless’ wealth of experience in 3.5 GHz spectrum products is in increasingly high demand.
The GSMA last year highlighted the value of the 3.5 GHz spectrum, noting its great potential for...
Mobile network operators are densifying their network infrastructure to both meet ever-increasing data demands and to lay the groundwork for 5G.
While the importance of fiber, spectrum availability and ease of siting are often discussed in network equipment deployments, one overlooked factor is the impact...
Antenna Systems, Backhaul/Fronthaul, Base Stations, Air Interface: The right tools to achieve best-in-class network reliability
Poor network reliability, perceived or real, is a primary reason subscribers leave a network; something the industry calls “churn”. Key performance indicators (KPI) such as blocked or dropped calls and...
More precise antenna tuning can help a smartphone take advantage of new technologies and new spectrum resources.
Editor’s Note: In the Analyst Angle section, we’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics...
5G and IoT will continue to be a strong focus of the mobile telecom space in 2017, with antennas expected to be central to ongoing development work.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across...
