Wi-Fi has transformed connectivity since Wi-Fi 1 in 1999, continually evolving to meet dynamic connectivity needs of the consumer and enterprise market. With the latest generation of Wi-Fi on the horizon, understanding its evolution and potential impact is crucial.
In RCR Wireless News latest report, we...
Arcep said it has awarded a total of 81 trial licenses since March 2022
French regulator Arcep said it will extend an ongoing trial platform in the 3.8 – 4.0 GHz band for manufacturers and market players wanting to experiment and test new 5G use...
If 5G was a book, we are just past the first chapter. Now is the time to harness the full potential of 5G and prepare for 5G Advanced through 5G Standalone.Join the 'It's time for 5G to standalone' webinar with Qualcomm on December 14th to get a closer...
Wi-Fi 7 was built from the ground up with the 6 GHz band in mind, promising increased speed and capacity. With the latest generation of Wi-Fi on the horizon, this report explores the current and near-future standard and device ecosystem and potential consumer and...
Back in 2021, my colleague, Lorenzo Casaccia, authored this blog post that introduced the 5G Broadcast technology and its history. Since then, there has been significant progress made by developers and broadcasters around the world to trial this new technology. So now, I’d like to clarify...
Not really, and in fact, when it comes to the question of if Wi-Fi 7 will deliver new applications at all, it depends who you ask
The latest update of the Wi-Fi standard, Wi-Fi 7, is designed to use huge swaths of unlicensed spectrum to...
Wi-Fi 7 might be stealing the spotlight, but that's certainly not the only thing unfolding in wireless
With the certification of the Wi-Fi 7 just around the corner, the wireless industry is abuzz with excitement around what the new standard will enable. However, Wi-Fi 7’s...
Ericsson said the RedCap demo took place in Ciudad Real, Spain, using Vodafone Spain’s live testing 5G network
Ericsson, Vodafone and Qualcomm Technologies have demonstrated what they claimed to be the first RAN Reduced Capability (RedCap) data sessions on a European network.
The RedCap demo took...
5G presents a challenge for batteries in connected devices. Ookla has estimated that, based on its data, smartphone users connected to 5G networks drain their batteries between 6-11% faster than users on LTE networks—although the newer the chipset inside the device, the better the...
RedCap is being prepped for real-world deployments. What performance can it achieve?
Development and testing of 5G New Radio Reduced Capability (RedCap) is picking up steam, with recent announcements from Qualcomm as well as a slew of testing announcements in the past few months...
Carriers and network equipment manufacturers have stepped up tests and trials of 5G New Radio Reduced Capability (RedCap) in recent months. Geographically, these tests are taking place around the world, reflecting the global interest in 5G RedCap and the hope that the technology will...
Enabling on-device gen AI applications across its portfolio is a clear priority for Qualcomm
Following a strong set of gen AI announcements at its Snapdragon Summit last week, Qualcomm reported earnings on Nov. 1, and the story may be coalescing for investors as the company’s...
Mobile communication has seamlessly woven into the fabric of our daily lives, significantly influencing how we live, play, and work. Given its critical role in modern society, it is vital to direct the progression in this sector towards a more sustainable future. 5G has...
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 gets major upgrade to NPU and other subsystems; features a 5G-Advanced ready modem-RF system
Last week at its Snapdragon Summit on Maui, Qualcomm product launches and messaging focused on the company’s role in delivering AI-powered experiences across its portfolio. While the...
The Oryon CPU is part of the Snapdragon X Elite SoC which is positioned to make Qualcomm an even more major player in the PC category
Editor’s note: Qualcomm provided travel, lodging and other accommodations associated with Snapdragon Summit.
HAWAII--Former Apple CPU architect and ARM fellow...
3GPP Release 18 marks the start of 5G Advanced, which builds on the 5G baseline defined by 3GPP in previous Releases 15, 16, and 17. There is a wide consensus in the industry that 5G Advanced will bring new enhancements to current mobile network...
Ericsson said that the commercialization of RedCap capabilities will enable Airtel to grow their consumer business and enable new industry applications
Indian operator Bharti Airtel and Ericsson confirmed they have successfully tested Ericsson’s pre-commercial Reduced Capability (RedCap) software on the former’s 5G network.
In a release,...
Dish recorded 200 Mbps uplink peak speeds with 35 MHz of 5G spectrum and 1.3 Gbps downlink peak speeds with 75 MHz of 5G spectrum
Dish Wireless this week announced the successful completion of simultaneous 5G 2x uplink and 4x downlink carrier aggregation (CA) for Frequency...
Qualcomm will layoff 1,258 workers in San Diego and Santa Clara, beginning in December
Pointing to the ongoing poor sales performance of its phone chips, Qualcomm notified the California Employment Development Department that it plans to cut 1,258 positions in San Diego and Santa Clara,...
All roads to the future of wireless and the full potential of 5G travel through 5G Standalone, which is beginning to pick up steam. As of August, the Global mobile Suppliers Association reports that 115 operators in 52 countries and territories have put some...
3GPP Release 18 marks the start of 5G Advanced, which builds on the 5G baseline defined by 3GPP in previous Releases 15, 16, and 17. There is a wide consensus in the industry that 5G Advanced will bring new enhancements to current mobile network...
The lack of ubiquitous network coverage from terrestrial cellular networks can be disruptive not only to industry and enterprise, but even the safety of individuals when they most need connectivity. 5G coverage from space has the potential to make connectivity to the Internet truly...
NTT exec: 'We used to say software is eating hardware; I think AI will eat software'
This week, during Mobile World Congress Las Vegas, NTT and Qualcomm announced a partnership focused on bolstering the 5G device ecosystem to accelerate the global private 5G market, which...
The Qualcomm R&D facility in Shanghai, China opened in 2010 and employs nearly 400 staff
While Qualcomm has denied rumors that it plans to shut its Shanghai R&D facility or enact “large-scale” layoffs in China, it did reveal that will reduce the facility’s staff, citing...
