The rise of Open RAN, where multi-vendor radio systems comprising centralized, distributed and radio units are made interoperable, is now decidedly mainstream. Following early commercial deployments from greenfield operators, Open RAN is scaling out in brownfield networks. In addition to the pre-deployment interoperability work,...
It seems quite evident that AI, both generative and more classical, is going to change the way all industries work.For mobile network operators, AI seems like the tool that will finally turn data into insights that influence how networks and designed, deployed and managed...
Keysight Technologies this week announced that it has added a software option that will enable pulse generation capabilities to its FieldFox handheld radio frequency analyzer, including the ability to generate FM chirps, AM pulses, FM triangles, continuous wave signals and custom sequences.
Keysight said that...
With the continued evolution of 5G, close-in priorities for operators are understanding the why and how of 5G-Advanced, working with satellite providers on Non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and setting the stage for the commercialization of 6G in the 2030 timeframe. And before any of this...
Spirent Communications, which is in the process of being acquired, gave a market update this week that indicated the company is still facing a tough trajectory.
"Market conditions remain challenging, with market drivers in line with the previous 12 months," the company said in...
Telecom carriers are at a crossroads in their transformation journey. They face challenges such as network disaggregation, cloud strategies and legacy system integration. However, amidst these challenges, new innovations including AI and APIs offer new avenues for growth.What does the future hold for telcos as they pivot...
The O-RAN Alliance has kicked off its spring plugfest to further develop Open RAN features and ensure interoperability across the O-RAN ecosystem, with more than 40 companies participating around the world.
This spring's plugfest has six areas of focus, according to O-RAN Alliance. They...
Viavi is the first test equipment provide to join OSA's board
Viavi Solutions announced it has joined the strategic board of the OpenAirInterface Software Alliance (OSA).
With this new addition, the OSA will now have a test equipment provider on its board.
The OpenAirInterface (OAI), known for...
Softbank received permission this week from the Federal Communications Commission for an initial test of a drone using 4G/5G connectivity to provide services as part of emergency disaster response.
"By making use of cutting-edge UAV with its preinstalled high quality camera sensors and additional...
Viavi Solutions this week highlighted progress in its 6G Forward research program and the evolution of its support for Northeastern University's Institute for Wireless Internet of Things and the Open6G cooperative research center.
One of the goals of the research at Northeastern has been...
Keysight has offered nearly $1.5 billion for Spirent
U.K.-based test and measurement company Spirent Communications is passing on Viavi Solutions’ previous $1.3 billion purchase proposal in favor of a higher bid from Keysight Technologies, and U.S.-based testing company. The new offer from Keysight includes a...
Well, this is wild: In a scenario meant to mimic the lunar surface, four robots cooperatively built a five-meter communications tower, including antenna—and then disassembled it, simulating not only the construction of such a structure but maintenance and sustainable operations for lunar infrastructure development.
Robotics...
Spirent's CEO blames tough market conditions on impact to company's finances
Viavi Solutions has made a bid to acquire Spirent Communications for $1.3 billion, and pending approval by shareholders, the test-industry-changing transaction is expected to close in the second half of this year.
The all-cash...
Open RAN is stepping into the spotlight and revenues are expected to account for 5-10% of the overall RAN market for 2023, according to figures from Dell’Oro Group.
Recognized as the crucial catalyst for optimizing RAN functions, the RIC will enable a variety of new...
Keysight Technologies this week shared an update on progress toward its squeeze-out acquisition of real-time digital twin company ESI Group, which was announced in June 2023.
ESI Group shares have ceased trading on Euronext Paris, pending the implementation of the squeeze-out. Keysight said that...
Dish Network, Viavi Solutions and several universities win funding to develop various aspects of wireless testing
The Biden administration yesterday announced $80 million in awards as part of the third wave of funding from the Wireless Innovation Fund, which is aimed at supporting domestic wireless...
Amazon successfully validated all of the systems on two recently launched prototype satellites for its Project Kuiper Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband service, the company said in an update this week.
"Every major system and subsystem on board our two prototypes demonstrated nominal or better...
Rohde & Schwarz, along with broadcaster Levira, supported a major government exercise in Estonia focused on training and testing of the country's nationwide emergency response capabilities, which included the first test of 5G Broadcast for emergency alerts to smartphones.
The large-scale evacuation test exercise,...
With AIOps growing in the telecom space, many are wondering just how much autonomy these tools will be given
To keep up with growing network complexity, telcos are applying automation techniques enabled by AI and ML in as many network operations as possible. As a...
There is a dizzying array of data available to telecom operators on the status, performance and health of their networks; at various speeds and levels of granularity; focused on end-user-experience, or peak network capability.
How do you make the best use of that data and...
Deutsche Telekom partnered with Juniper Networks, AirHope, VMware and Viavi for this multi-vendor trial
German carrier Deutsche Telekom announced technical details of a multi-vendor trial around programmable radio access networks that demonstrates the potential of the non-real-time RIC and rApp concept to automate and optimize...
With the rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, artificial intelligence is having a major moment. The march to network automation to reduce OpEx and generate new revenues comes with complexity that can't be managed by humans.In RCR Wireless News' latest report, we explore...
As networks rapidly evolve with the advancements in 5G, Open RAN, millimeter-wave, and midband spectrum technologies, ensuring seamless performance and user experience has become crucial for operators. How does testing keep pace? What are the key challenges that operators currently face in testing and...
Discussion around generative AI has quickly become a mainstay in conference presentations and earnings calls. The predominant thinking is that if you’re an enterprise, including a mobile network operator or other communications service provider, you’ve got to have a plan to put generative AI to...
