BROWSING: LTE

Editorial Report: Mobilizing millimeter wave—A key enabler of 5G

The vision for 5G includes support for multi-Gbps throughput for a range of devices, both fixed and mobile. Early 5G deployments show the promise of millimeter wave in delivering enhanced broadband, but what's next? In the U.S. the FCC is planning spectrum auctions for high-band...

Nokia supplies UAVs, LTE, AI for disaster recovery in the Philippines

Nokia is providing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), portable LTE networks, and artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics tools to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to help with disaster recovery. The drone solution is a major component of Nokia’s non-profit Nokia Saving Lives (NSL) initiative, supported by...

The 5G small cell opportunity for cable MSOs

Network infrastructure to support 5G roll-outs is a significant opportunity for cable companies, Dave Morley, director of 5G & Regulatory for Shaw Communications' Freedom Mobile, said during a recent panel presentation. Morley delved into the Canadian company's approach to small cell deployments in both a...

How to successfully install and commission NB-IoT and LTE-M modules – ensuring time-to-revenue with IoT Field Testing

The availability of LTE network coverage in a customer location is not a true indication of a fully operational NB-IoT or LTE-M service. IoT devices are typically installed in remote locations such as basements and garages where the network signals are weak. Failure events...

Editorial Report: The Small Cell Scale Problem: How do we get to ultra-dense networks?

How does the telecom industry get to 5G and ultra-dense networks? Small cells don't really scale well now -- not because of the equipment itself but because of siting and regulatory issues plus cost and backhaul. How does the industry get to even denser...

Anritsu Webinar: Using Live Traffic Over a CPRI Link to Identify and Locate Passive Intermodulation

Anritsu’s patented PIM over CPRI option is a new, non-intrusive method of measuring passive intermodulation (PIM) using live traffic over the Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) link. It is set to change the dynamics of PIM detection by enabling users to test at ground...

Aricent White Paper: 3.5 GHz Spectrum Sharing Charter

The rising cost and scarcity of spectrum is a big problem for communications service providers (CSPs) and mobile network operators (MNOs). If today’s allocation model of auctioning and licensing spectrum remain the only option, it’s highly likely there will be a spectrum shortage within...

Overcoming the Challenges of 5G Product Testing

The future of the internet and communications is all about speed. 5G will increase the speed and throughput of cloud connections and devices many times faster than what we see today. But it is still a work-in-progress and getting there is not an easy...

The key role of antenna optimization in IoT devices

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...

Editorial Webinar: The small cell scale problem: How do we get to ultra-dense networks?

How does the telecom industry get to 5G and ultra-dense networks? Small cells don't really scale well now -- not because of the equipment itself but because of siting and regulatory issues plus cost and backhaul. How does the industry get to even denser...

How to successfully install and commission NB-IoT and LTE-M modules – ensuring time-to-revenue with IoT Field Testing

The availability of LTE network coverage in a customer location is not a true indication of a fully operational NB-IoT or LTE-M service. IoT devices are typically installed in remote locations such as basements and garages where the network signals are weak. Failure events...

#TBT: A low bar for 5G; Nextels’ first handset with GPS; NTTDoCoMo tests 4G … this week in 2002

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! The bar for...

The key role of antenna optimization in IoT devices

  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...

Ericsson, Telstra test long-range NB-IoT connection in Australia

  Ericsson said the new technology will allow the carrier to expand its LTE footprint across the country   Swedish vendor Ericsson and Australian carrier Telstra said they have successfully deployed and tested narrowband internet of things data connections up to 100 kilometers from a base station...

Analyst Angle: 5G introduction checklist

There is plenty of enthusiasm and quite a bit of hype in various quarters about upcoming 5G; but will it be worthwhile for everyone? The outlook for 5G is promising because growing mobile broadband data demand will saturate LTE capacity from around 2020. Only 5G...

MulteFire Webinar: The Business Case for MulteFire Technology: An Economic Analysis of Two Use Cases

As the mobile industry continues to develop at breakneck speed, new technologies, spectrum uses, and products are being developed to support new user requirements and use cases. Of the most important new developments is the emergence of MulteFire™ technology which allows the implementation of...

AT&T equips Airstream ‘Silver Bullet’ with LTE hotspot, IoT sensors for smart camping

AT&T has signed with caravan maker Airstream to make its ‘Silver Bullet’ travel trailers smart. The pair claim its iconic RV wagons will be the “most high-tech” on the road, equipped with LTE hotspots, and IoT system controls. AT&T said it will provide in-built 4G...

National Instruments White Paper: Understanding the 5G New Radio Physical Layer in 28 Diagrams

Understanding the 5G New Radio (NR) physical layer is critical as organizations rush to bring 5G technology to market. Explore this new white paper, which features 28 color diagrams and concise explanations of the physical layer’s underlying signals, structures, and features. This white paper also...

National Instruments White Paper: Build 5G Wireless Networks and Systems with Software Defined Radio

Download the latest edition of NI’s Wireless Research Handbook, which includes research examples from around the world and across a wide range of advanced wireless research topics. This comprehensive look at next-generation wireless systems will offer you a more in-depth view of how prototyping...

Why ultra-low 5G latencies are not assured, and Europe is worst placed

The physics of time-division duplexing in radio communications means 5G could, in certain frequency bands, struggle to achieve the ultra low latencies it promises. Worse, in some markets, regulatory forces have compounded the challenge with backwards rules about 5G radio operations. As a consequence, radio...

Quectel releases revolutionary smart module based on AI chipset

SHANGHAI - Quectel Wireless Solutions, the leading global supplier of wireless modules, today proudly announced that it has launched SC66, a revolutionary Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cat 6 Smart Module. The SC66 Smart Module is equipped with Kryo Gold quad cores 2.2GHz and Kryo Silver...

How AT&T is using drones, sensors, AI and LPWAN in hurricane season

As the summer ends, the weather worsens. For some, the changing seasons bring devastating storms. Their shadows grow ever-longer, and the risk to life grows ever-higher. Last year (2017) saw some of the worst natural disasters on record, with earthquakes, fires, flooding and landslides. By...

For 5G, timing is everything (Reader Forum)

When we hear 5G, we automatically tend to think of incredibly fast connections with extraordinarily low latency for our mobile broadband experience. However, the 5G experience is more than just mobile broadband. 5G is a transformation that enables a multitude of services with diverse...

National Instruments White Paper: 3GPP Release 15 Overview

In June 2018, a major landmark was hit for 5G--the 3GPP's Release 15 was frozen.  The Non Stand-Alone use case was frozen in December, and the Stand Alone use case was frozen in June.  Release 15 is considered the first of two major releases...