The combination of 5G technologies and millimeter wave spectrum could prove a compelling alternative to fiber in providing gigabit internet speeds.
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Fiber will enable next-generation networks, smart cities and the internet of things. Fiber to the tower has already separated radio heads and antennas from base station equipment, and now that same architecture is being leveraged for centralized radio access networks, or C-RAN. Companies with...
MTS said the cloud-based offering is based on VMware cloud platform.
Russian telecommunications operator MTS unveiled a cloud offering to target large enterprises. The cloud-based services are based on a VMware cloud platform and MTS’ data centers, and includes computing and data storage...
The agreement will allow the U.K.-based carrier to have access to Telefónica’s fiber infrastructure.
Telefónica and Vodafone reached a commercial five-year agreement for wholesale access to Telefónica's fiber optic network in Spain.
The deal provides Vodafone access to the fiber infrastructure in certain municipalities that...
Commscope execs discuss the major challenges with scaling small cell deployments.
Small cell deployments have long fell short of industry projections. The problem isn’t the technology, rather the process for getting small cells into the field and connected to the core network.
In...
Telecommunications carriers depend on optical fiber networks with ever-faster speeds and greater capacity to serve the insatiable data demands of their customers. Whether for fiber-to-the-antenna, Distributed Antenna Systems or fiber-to-the-home for residential or enterprise customers, those larger, faster fiber connections are a key competitive...
Ooredoo said the service will initially be available for select customers in capital city of Doha.
Middle East mobile operator Ooredoo launched fiber-to-the-home service in Qatar with support for speeds up to 10 gigabits per second. The service is initially available in...
ExteNet Systems CTO Tormod Larsen discusses the network infrastructure advancements needed to realize the future of fully autonomous driving.
In a recent interview with RCR Wireless News, ExteNet Systems CTO Tormod Larsen shared his perspective on how network infrastructure will have to change...
The telco said 5G will contribute an additional $8.7 billion per year to the U.K. economy by 2026.
The direct economic benefits of "5G" infrastructure to the U.K. economy will outstrip the economic benefits of fiber fixed broadband by 2026, according to...
Smartphones, smart cars, smart homes – once enough of the amenities and tools in our lives become “smarter,” it’s only natural that they would pool together into smart cities. And, that’s exactly what’s on the horizon.
The internet of things is rapidly facilitating the growth...
In addition to 5G trials, the company’s Moscow subsidiary also announced deployment of XG-PON technology.
Russian mobile carrier MTS and its fixed subsidiary MGTS unveiled a new strategy for technological development, including "5G" trial zones, in the Moscow area beginning this year. The...
The telco expects its LTE network to reach 99% of the Italian population by the end of 2019.
Telecom Italia announced plans to invest 11 billion euros ($11.8 billion) over the next three years to launch premium digital services and improve its network infrastructure across Italy....
In order for first responders and other public safety officials to perform their life-saving duties they have to be able to communicate with each other. But, unlike consumer networks, public safety networks have to work all the time, meaning the network has to be...
The first phase of the fiber project is starting in Alaska.
Alaska-based Quintillion announced it is currently deploying Ciena’s 8700 Packetwave Platform to support the first phase of its 15,000-kilometer intercontinental subsea fiber system.
The first phase of Quintillion’s network is set...
The subsea fiber system is expected to launch commercial operations in late 2018.
Ireland-France Subsea Cable Limited announced a partnership with U.S. company Tiger Infrastructure Partners to finance and construct IFC-1, a submarine fiber optic cable system that will become the only direct...
The new fiber system will also connect with the SEA-US optical submarine cable system.
NEC signed an agreement with RTI Connectivity to supply a high-capacity fiber optic submarine cable for a new system connecting Hong Kong and Guam. NEC said the contract...
Tarana Wireless, the industry’s performance leader in last-mile fixed wireless solutions, offers a fundamental advance in non-line-of-sight (NLoS) connectivity for carrier deployment in enterprise access and radio backhaul applications. Tarana's AbsoluteAir 2 solution can deliver reliable throughput up to 200 Mbps over extremely challenging...
The new fiber system is said to allow the carrier to offer 100G-plus service in Russia and Baltic countries.
Nordic company Telia Carrier established a new fiber route connecting Stockholm, Sweden, with St. Petersburg, Russia, via Tallinn, Estonia, and upgraded multiple submarine cables...
The U.K.-based firm plans to expand fiber optic metro networks in Singapore and Hong Kong this year.
U.K.-based enterprise networking provider Colt announced plans to expand fiber optic metro networks in certain Asian countries in 2017.
The company said it plans to expand and...
Growing demand across mobile networks and small cell deployments from 4G and IoT set to increase need for fiber support.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they...
Carriers are under constant pressure to improve network capacity and enhance network speed all whilst lowering deployment and operating costs. Keeping costs in check is a top priority for mobile network operators as they densify their networks. But small cells on city streets often...
DragonWave notes 5 industry trends for 2017, including more 5G, mergers between mobile operators, initial IoT deployments and a fourth major vendor.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space...
Citing an astronomical increase in mobile data traffic driven by video, AT&T highlighted upcoming LTE-A, 5G technology and fiber plans.
Following up on network progress reports by T-Mobile US and Sprint, AT&T highlighted its work with current LTE deployments, plans for “5G”...
In addition to submarine cable system, Huawei will upgrade capacity for the Greenland Connect system.
Huawei Marine announced plans to partner with Tele Greenland for the deployment of a 100G network along Greenland's west coast, as well as a capacity upgrade of...
