New 5G SA mmWave deployment uses millimeter-wave spectrum
Nokia said that it will deploy Europe's first 5G Standalone millimeter wave network, to support Italian provider EOLO's goal of connecting underserved communities with Fixed Wireless Access services.
The four-year deal for a 5G SA mmWave network...
Wireless is evolving with AI, 5G, private wireless, wireless broadband
At upcoming events like CES 2025 and MWC 25, we will see some of the new directions the wireless industry is heading. Since its beginning in the 1970s, wireless has grown and changed many times....
'We're going to touch every cell site that we've got', said COO Jeff McElfresh on AT&T's network plans
AT&T laid out network plans earlier this week for a massive, three-year network modernization program that includes both plans to nearly double its fiber passings and step...
How is T-Mobile US positioned as it heads into 2025? Execs discussed momentum and priorities.
At this week's eighth annual Wells Fargo Annual TMT Summit, John Freier, president of the Consumer Group of T-Mobile US, and Cathy Yao, its SVP of investor relations, discussed T-Mo's...
Ericsson said that Asia-Pacific will account for 40% of global FWA connections in 2024
Global Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) connections are projected to grow from 160 million by the end of 2024 to 350 million by 2030, accounting for 19% of all fixed broadband connections,...
du said that the new facility will concentrate on exploring the commercial potential of 5G-Advanced technology
Emirati-based operator du has inaugurated the so-called du Innovation Center, an initiative focused on leveraging advanced technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop practical solutions for...
Ericsson said that 5G subscribers are expected to account for 25% of all mobile subscriptions by the end of 2024
Global 5G subscriptions reached 2.1 billion at the end of the third quarter of the year, with an increase of 163 million during the quarter,...
Fixed wireless access (FWA) point adoption rates are continuing to climb in the U.S. and globally, as mobile carriers harness the combined power of 5G and advanced Wi-Fi to tap into a new revenue stream while improving the customer connectivity experience. However, the rise...
UScellular says FWA customer base saw growth, a bright spot in its results
UScellular reported a continued downward slide in its total operating revenues, service revenues and net income, as it proceeds with selling assets and shifting its business into being a telecom infrastructure provider...
du is initially deploying 5G-A infrastructure in Dubai and plans to extend the network at a national level in a second phase
ISTANBUL, TURKEY- Emirati-based telco du is currently in the process of deploying 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology in Dubai as part of its national rollout...
Verizon’s total revenue was $33.3 billion, slightly below the expected $33.43 billion
Verizon stock dipped today following mixed third-quarter results, which showed the telco missing revenue estimates due to a 9% decline in wireless equipment sales.
Verizon’s total revenue was $33.3 billion, slightly below the expected...
Jio reached 148 million 5G subscribers as of the end of September
Jio Platforms, the parent company of Indian operator Reliance Jio Infocomm, has reported revenue of $4.43 billion in the second quarter of its fiscal year 2025, up 17.7% year-on-year, the company said in...
The U.S. telecommunications industry is undergoing its largest transformation in decades as the perennially overused “convergence” is finally becoming real. The new convergence reality is that end-user gear is increasingly working seamlessly together. Apple’s messaging convergence on iPhone and Mac, Androids increasing integration into...
Spectrum management company Federated Wireless has released a new network planner tool for fixed wireless access (FWA) and private networks in CBRS spectrum in the US. The product is AI-powered, said the firm, insofar as it offers advanced radio frequency channel planning, coverage analysis,...
FWA is a competitive threat to cable TV like Xfinity, Spectrum, Altice
Earlier this week, I attended the SCTE TechExpo 24 conference held in Atlanta. While this event was all cable TV, I know the cable television industry is facing a perplexing and new wireless...
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Rakuten Mobile launches...
Reliance Jio Infocomm currently has more than 130 million 5G users
Indian operator Reliance Jio Infocomm has reached nationwide coverage with its 5G offering, local press reported, citing Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani.
During RIL’s 47th annual general meeting, Ambani said the telecom operator...
RedCap is a reduced set of 5G capabilities intended for devices like wearables and low-cost hotspots
The telecom industry is already well aware of the benefits of RedCap technology for a number of use cases such as IoT and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), Jonathan Budd,...
FWA 5G wireless broadband may be the next competitive battleground
Broadband seems to be gearing up to be the next competitive battleground. Traditionally, Cable TV and telephone companies offer wireline broadband. Suddenly, wireless carriers are starting to use FWA to offer wireless broadband. So, let’s...
The IoT market for reduced capability (RedCap) 5G modules will be driven initially by applications for remote monitoring and control, video surveillance and security, and fixed wireless terminals. Sales of these will contribute around 50 million shipments between 2024 and 2029, equivalent to 58...
Airtel aims to launch FWA using 5G SA architecture in the short term
Indian carrier Bharti Airtel said its fixed wireless access (FWA) offering has reached over 1,300 towns and cities across India, local press reported.
The telco noted it is currently upgrading its networks to...
The internet has transformed how we live, work, and learn, offering endless opportunities for growth and development. However, a stark digital divide persists between urban and rural regions, with many sparsely populated communities struggling to access the same level of connectivity as their urban...
FWA has emerged as a strategic tool to increase competition in residential broadband markets
While it’s true that U.S. telco providers built 5G for mobility, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has become a standout use case for mid-band and millimeter wave (mmWave) 5G spectrum. In fact,...
The decline in the RAN market is expected to moderate after 2024, according to Dell'Oro
The global radio access network (RAN) market is forecast to decline at a compound annual rate of -2% during the 2024-2028 period as continued 5G investments will be offset by...
