4G is not expected to just go away once 5G networks are deployed, but how will the two generational technologies exist together?
With specifications for “5G” technology still being worked through, it should be obvious to wonder how the technology is expected to be different from...
The connected car changes everything
Of all the domains the "internet of things" has impacted, the automotive industry, with its connected car, seems to be creating the most interest from both enterprises and consumers. Cars are changing at an incredible rate, and industry leaders, government authorities and...
The connected car changes everything
Of all the domains IoT has impacted, the automotive industry, with its connected car, seems to be creating the most interest from both enterprises and consumers. Cars are changing at an incredible rate, and industry leaders, government authorities and prospective buyers...
Dual-mode solution can support multiple operators, but not until mobile devices support CBRS
As the debate intensifies over whether and how carriers should implement LTE in the 5 GHz spectrum band, a leading developer of indoor small cells is launching a less-contentious solution. SpiderCloud Wireless...
LTE and Wi-Fi may appear to be competing for the same market, but superior latency provides the latter with a better user experience
At Aptilo we have never understood the fight between LTE and Wi-Fi. As our deployments with more than 100 service providers have...
With channel bands of several hundred megahertz expected to support 5G deployments, government regulators will need to be creative in providing resources
Spectrum remains one of the more challenging aspects on the road to “5G” deployments. With expectations of channel widths of hundreds of megahertz,...
Carriers and vendors are solidly behind advances in 5G technology, but the advanced business and use case to support the technology remains elusive
Perhaps the most challenging issue surrounding “5G” today is in terms of use cases.
Speaking with a number of carriers leading up to...
CCA and carrier member T-Mobile talked 5G, IoT, VoLTE and policy, showing such topics are not the exclusive domain of large operators
As expected, the recently completed Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention showed a heavy focus on policy, “5G” and the “internet of things,” with...
AT&T IoT rate plans include data bucket and text messages targeting developers and enterprises, with LTE-M trial ahead of broader 2017 launch
AT&T’s plans for the “internet of things” continues to evolve, with the carrier launching mobile-specific IoT rate plans and a scheduled trial of...
Everyone is talking about it, but what will 5G be really like in a commercial environment?
Getting beyond the technical specifications, what “5G” will be in practice is nearly as confusing as digging into its planned technical specifications. In fact, some note the real purpose...
A new report from Twin Prime judged T-Mobile the best performing carrier thanks to LTE and 3G speeds, though Verizon had the broadest LTE reach.
A new network performance report showed Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile US continue to duke it out over LTE performance, with...
Mobile edge computing looks set to be part of 5G and IoT, with the recent MEC Congress showing considerable progress in the technology
I recently attended the Mobile Edge Computing Congress in Munich, Germany. (I actually chaired the first day of the event.) For those...
Canadian operator Telus said the 5G trial with Huawei produced network speeds of 29.3 Gbps, though details on spectrum and technology remain light.
Canadian telecom operator Telus is the latest from north of the border to get in on the “5G” trial craze, announcing work...
Everyone is talking about it, but what will 5G be really like in a commercial environment?
Getting beyond the technical specifications, what “5G” will be in practice is nearly as confusing as digging into its planned technical specifications. In fact, some note the real purpose...
Nokia is addressing the industrial IoT market by tailoring its cloud packet core solution for private LTE networks. The company said that private LTE networks are becoming a preferred way for transportation and energy companies to deliver mission-critical services. Valued at less than a...
Nokia is addressing the industrial "internet of things" market by tailoring its cloud packet core solution for private LTE networks. The company said that private LTE networks are becoming a preferred way for transportation and energy companies to deliver mission-critical services. Valued at less than $1 billion...
Sprint CFO Tarek Robbiati touts 2.5 GHz spectrum support for 4G and 5G plans, carrier still on track for Spectrum LeaseCo by year-end
Much of Sprint’s operating future is dependent on its vast spectrum resources, with most of that centered on the 2.5 GHz band....
With 5G technology continuing to evolve at a rapid pace, the industry is still trying to nail down specific use cases to take advantage of the advancement
Perhaps the most challenging issue surrounding “5G” technology today is in terms of use cases.
The International Telecommunications...
"5G" is one of the biggest buzz words in the mobile telecom space, but what exactly is 5G? With true 4G networks now just coming to market, and plenty of runway left in terms of LTE-based 4G development, what is 5G at this point...
Multi-Tech announced a LTE Category-1 version of its SocketModem Cell earlier this month. The device is said to offer peak upload data rates of up to 5 megabits per second and download data rates of up to 10 Mbps. It is meant for long...
After leaking the capability last month, Verizon prepaid customers officially have access to HD Voice, VoLTE and video calling features
Verizon Wireless continues to upgrade prepaid customers with access to new features, with the latest move the inclusion of high-definition voice and video calling capabilities.
The...
Multi-Tech announced a 4G-LTE Cat 1 version of its SocketModem Cell earlier this month. The device offers peak upload data rates of up to 5 Mbps and download data rates of up to 10 Mbps. It is meant for long lifetime IoT applications that...
LitePoint Design Test Solutions looks at radio frequency design tradeoffs in IoT wireless designs
As “internet of things” devices become essential in our lives and in industry, so too will their quality and reliability. From door locks to industrial sensors to medical equipment, a wireless...
Verizon CFO Fran Shammo stayed the course in terms of the carrier’s view on unlimited data, warning it will catch up with rivals
Verizon Wireless remains, for the time being, against running out an “unlimited” data plan, noting consumers that desire such offers tend to be...
