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‘Equivalent or superior to traditional RAN’ – time for open RAN to shine, says Qualcomm 

If the rollout of 5G technology is a game of two halves, as it is often described, as network technologies are deployed and upgraded in global 5G systems, and as a long-tail of carrier firms catches up with the leading pack, then the next...

Back to business – Sequans calls on pioneer spirit for eRedCap push

MWC was strange for Sequans Communications last year; it was the week after its proposed $249 million sale to Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics was called off because of an “adverse tax ruling”, and the firm spent the week explaining its position to customers, and...

Verizon EVP Joe Russo on AI, automation, RAN and RIC

Ahead of Mobile World Congress, Verizon put out a good bit of news, most of which speaks broadly to how it’s laying the groundwork for its long-term network evolution. To briefly call a few out:  In January, the company delineated six tech trends to watch...

Qualcomm to buy AI/IoT specialist Edge Impulse to drive Dragonwing offer

Qualcomm Technologies has signed a deal to acquire US-based Edge Impulse, which makes miniaturised machine learning (ML) tools for microcontrollers (MCUs) in resource-constrained IoT modules. It is the latest move by the chipmaker to reorganise its IoT strategy and portfolio to combine hardware, software,...

Semtech boosts 5G family with Release 18 units, Japan meter pass, Skylo IoT samples

MWC 2025, Barcelona | Semtech Corporation has launched two new Qualcomm-based higher-end 5G broadband modules, gained certification in Japan for its low-power smart meter parts, and released samples of its new Skylo satellite units. Of the new units, the EM9492 is the first to...

Verizon fires up Open RAN ambitions with Qualcomm Dragonwing RIC

Verizon is using Qualcomm’s RIC platform to support an AI-powered energy-saving app from Samsung Verizon, in a major Open RAN move, announced today it is using the Qualcomm RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) from the vendor's new brand Dragonwing — also announced today — in combination...

Dragonwing, a new brand from Qualcomm, roars to life

The new Dragonwing brand includes Qualcomm’s embedded and industrial IoT, and cellular and networking infrastructure portfolios Qualcomm today announced a new brand, Dragonwing, for its industry-facing (non-consumer) solutions, including for embedded and industrial IoT, and cellular and networking infrastructure. Qualcomm Chief Marketing Officer Don McGuire,...

OnePlus 13 review—the ultimate Android phone for video (Analyst Angle)

I have spent the better part of the last three months using the OnePlus 13 daily, and ithas only impressed me more the longer I have used it. You can read my review of theOnePlus 12 from last year to get an idea of...

Intel, PepsiCo, Qualcomm, others to remove batteries from IoT – as Ambient IoT Alliance

Leading industry companies including Infineon, Intel, PepsiCo, and Qualcomm have joined together to form the Ambient IoT Alliance (AIoTA) to develop and scale energy-harvesting in battery-less IoT sensor devices. The group is focused on ambient IoT – as written about as a conceot in...

Qualcomm takes AI to the edge with on-prem appliance

To complement the Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 Ultra accelerator, the company has developed a software suite for AI inference workloads From an enterprise perspective, AI is all about putting data to work in a way that improves process and workflow efficiency, and creates new revenue...

Airtel, Nokia and Qualcomm to expand 5G FWA in India

As part of the 5G FWA deal, Airtel will also roll out Nokia's Wi-Fi 6 access points Indian operator Bharti Airtel has awarded a contract to Nokia and Qualcomm to support the expansion of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and Wi-Fi solutions across India, the...

TBT: UK believes Huawei threat can be mitigated as Trump considers ban; Qualcomm adds mmWave, sub-6 GHz support … this week in 2019

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 those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Report: Trump could...

Cellular IoT’s annus horribilis could get worse – some vendors down 50%

All told, 2024 was something of an annus horribilis for the cellular IoT sector, with consolidation and divestitures on the back of zero sales growth. But it could prove to be a whole lot worse than expected, it seems. “It's possible that a pessimistic...

The convergence of test-time inference scaling and edge AI

As AI shifts from centralized clouds to distributed edge environments, the challenge is no longer just model training—it’s scaling inference efficiently. Test-time inference scaling is emerging as a critical enabler of real-time AI execution, allowing AI models to dynamically adjust compute resources at inference...

Qualcomm has a record quarter; sees edge AI as a ‘tailwind’

Qualcomm CEO discusses the "era of AI inference” and what it means for the company's diversification strategy Qualcomm this week reported Q1 2025 financials marked by the company’s QCT business, including handsets, automotive and IoT, bringing in record revenues of $10.084 billion, up 20% from...

Agentic AI—will 2025 be a breakout year?

So you want to turn you data and abstracted business logic into use cases that carry a clear ROI? And you want to do it autonomously? Well, good news because 2025 could be a breakout year for agentic AI.  What is agentic AI?  The name is...

Sequans buys Swiss IoT electronics outfit ACP to boost RedCap drive

France-based cellular IoT chip maker Sequans Communications has acquired Swiss firm Advanced Circuit Pursuit (ACP) for an undisclosed fee. ACP produces integrated circuits, radio frequency (RF) transceivers, and systems-on-chip (SoCs) for cellular IoT and 5G mobile broadband modules. The deal will help Sequans’ reduced-capability...

Making the case for edge AI

The laws of physics, economics and countries suggest edge AI inference—where your device is the far edge—just makes sense In the race to build-out distributed infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI), there’s a lot more glitz and glam around the applications and devices than around the...

Utility Broadband Alliance and 450 MHz Alliance team up on private 4G/5G for utilities

The Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) and the 450 MHz Alliance (450A), working differently to develop private 4G and 5G networks for utility operations, have signed a deal to collaborate on the same. The former has focused mostly so far on private LTE (4G) for...

#TBT: AT&T joins 4G fray; Qualcomm buys Atheros; NVIDIA, ARM partner on CPUs… this week in 2011

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 those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! AT&T Mobility joins...

Test and Measurement: How does New Year’s Eve affect cellular networks?

Ookla looked at data from past New Year's Eve celebrations to draw some conclusions about network impacts As we settle into the start of 2025, Ookla has provided some analysis about the impact that major New Year's Eve celebrations have on cellular networks around the...

6G technology and spectrum needs: Unlocking the next generation of wireless connectivity

As we march toward 2030, the relentless demand for wireless data is reshaping the landscape of connectivity. Meeting this demand requires a well-orchestrated strategy to secure new spectrum and optimize existing bands. The success of 6G, with commercial deployments expected to start around 2030,...

6G Foundry: Could digital twins unlock new value for network operators?

A digital twin is like a virtual copy of a real object or system. It mimics how the real thing looks, works and behaves. The digital twin stays up-to-date with information from the real object and helps us find the best ways to improve...

#TBT: AOL expands wireless search; Sprint wants 800 MHz retuning delay; Qualcomm joins Wi-Fi Alliance … this week in 2005

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 those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! AOL offers expanded...