millimeter wave

The University of Surrey’s 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC), an academically-anchored partner ecosystem comprising researchers, network equipment vendors, operators and other stakeholders, gained a new partner this week in Cambridge Broadband …

Waco, Kalamazoo and South Bend will host new round of 5G fixed wireless access trials Building on initial enterprise and consumer trials in Austin, Texas, AT&T is now expanding its …

5G fixed wireless access growth as a wireless alternative to last mile fiber 5G fixed wireless access is poised to be the first phase of commercial 5G deployments with major …

Continuing efforts to gain a better understanding of RF transmission in high-band frequencies, both Verizon and AT&T–who are already testing a fixed wireless access application of 5G using 28 GHz …

Verizon emphasizes customers’ willingness to pay for its unlimited offer Verizon added 614,000 retail postpaid customers during the second quarter and said that customers are willing to pay a premium …

  As major operators in the United States continue to test pre-standard-based 5G fixed wireless access systems, the hybrid wired/wireless approach to delivering gigabit-class internet without laying fiber to the …

Qualcomm executives have repeatedly associated full realization of 5G–something pinned to the 2035 timeframe–as a $12 trillion global opportunity. But that comes with some qualifiers, perhaps chief among them the …

CCA warns against “dangerous consolidation of critical new bands” The Competitive Carriers Association is staking out its positions on “5G” spectrum and siting, arguing that the Federal Communications Commission needs …

5G fixed wireless access is more than millimeter waves In the U.S. market, AT&T and Verizon are betting big on delivering 5G fixed wireless access services in millimeter wave frequencies. …

Phased array antennas, traditionally used in aeronautics, defense and satellite communications settings, transmit a signal to a series of coordinated antennas which work together to increase signal strength in a …

Alphabet subsidiary Google Fiber, part of one of the largest, most lucrative, well-funded, technologically advanced companies in human history, had grand plans for deploying fiber-to-the-home and offering consumers gigabit per …

The FCC gave Apple permission to test 5G transmission between Northern California facilities Wireless operators, network infrastructure vendors and cable companies are all testing various forms of as-yet unstandardized 5G …

Straight Path’s going price is at $184 a share, up from AT&T’s original offer of less than $96 a share The battle over Straight Path and its extensive millimeter wave …

In the U.S. Nokia has asked the FCC for permission to use experimental equipment in millimeter spectrum As carrier spending for LTE network infrastructure slows, infrastructure vendors are eagerly awaiting …

Challenges for 5G testing and design The exploration of “5G” is a major area of focus for companies as they seek to gain competitive advantages going into the next generation …

New 5G Americas white paper: Spectral harmonization will support smooth 5G deployments In a newly published white paper, industry trade group 5G Americas highlights the role spectral harmonization across low-, …

Chinese ICT vendor Huawei, in tests with various global service providers, is working to validate technologies seen as core to future 5G networks. Trials have focused on massive multiple input, …

NEC claims the test with U.K. operators BT and EE targeting backhaul solutions for 4G and 5G deployments. NEC is working with U.K. telecommunication operators BT and EE, and the …

“5G” networks are expected to unleash solutions that will help overcome barriers to widespread internet of things adoption. Existing technology limitations lead to high connectivity costs, and security and privacy …

One of the biggest challenges with testing 5G systems has been the cost and complexity of the instruments available for assessing millimeter wave frequencies. Anritsu has launched a new pocket-sized …

Cellular carrier ownership of mmWave 5G spectrum creates challenges for fixed deployment With huge recent acquisitions of 5G spectrum licenses in the 28 GHz and 39 GHz frequency bands in …

Millimeter wave spectrum bands are shaping up to be a key component of 5G fixed wireless deployment plans. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers …

The carrier says its in ‘advanced discussions’ with power companies to trial AirGig technology AT&T reps said the carrier is in “advanced discussion” with power companies regarding at least two …

FCC regulatory progress needs worldwide continuation to ensure adoption and progress. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for …

Developments around millimeter wave spectrum in support of 5G services is expected to see considerable attention in 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered …