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5G beamforming a critical technology for fixed wireless and mobility Testing beamforming is tricky but crucial, because the technology introduces a level of complexity on both the infrastructure side and …

Promising super-fast download speeds, ultra-low latency, and increased connectivity, the imminent rollout of 5G network technology is set to deliver a host of benefits to consumers, businesses, and mobile operators …

With the promise of 5G—including higher data speeds and new services—come major challenges for operators in terms of network quality, reliability, and availability. Mission critical applications will demand a network …

  Nokia used its AirScale Massive MIMO 5G base station for the trial Finnish vendor Nokia and test company Viavi Solutions have reached single-user downlink speeds of 1.6 Gbps in …

While 5G trials are underway with commercial deployments a few years out, service providers are looking for solutions that can help them overcome capacity challenges in a cost-effective manner. With …

Operators and their customers can’t wait for 5G to be commercialized and scaled–the capacity crunch is here today, particularly in the era of unlimited data. To solve this problem, operators …

Emerging enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), ultra Low Latency (uRLLC) and massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC) services are driving a fundamental change of wireless networks. While CPRI technology delivers a powerful …

As wireless operators continue to offer higher bandwidth and prepare to offer 5G fixed-wireless and Internet of Things (IoT) services, radio access networks (RANs) are evolving. Fiber, PON, and WDM …

  Learn about the challenges of C-RAN, and best practices for testing   Recent advancements in radio technology have allowed service providers to deploy LTE networks using a distributed baseband …

The team at test, measurement and assurance vendor Viavi’s Edinburgh, Scotland, office is engaged in a number of charitable initiatives including with the Bethany Christian Trust, which provides assistance to …

Current IoT communication solutions on cellular systems require too much power and cost for many of IoT’s applications. Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) offers lower cost and lower power consumption for a …

Current IoT communication solutions on cellular systems require too much power and cost for many of IoT’s applications. Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) offers lower cost and lower power consumption for a …

The Internet of Things is expected to be the next revolution in mobile communication, connecting billions of devices. Current cellular technology is not optimized for this massive machine-type communication (MTC). …

The Internet of Things is expected to be the next revolution in mobile communication, connecting billions of devices. Current cellular technology is not optimized for this massive machine-type communication (MTC). …

Greatest access to gigabit networks is in the United States, Singapore and South Korea A new report tracking the progress and availability of gigabit broadband deployments shows there was a …

EXFO will have a new CEO as of this weekend, as current COO Philippe Morin is set to take over from founder and CEO Germain Lamonde, who will continue to …

A report from Viavi Solutions claims 12 operators have already carried out field testing of 5G technology. Twenty-five mobile operators have announced plans for lab testing of “5G” technologies, according …

Keysight Technologies reported flat year-over-year revenues in the most recent quarter, but delivered at the high end of its guidance to Wall Street. Revenues were $751 million for Keysight’s fiscal …

Rohde and Schwarz says it has developed the first tester for measuring over-the-air transmit power in millimeter wave frequencies, with support for development of both cellular “5G” and the frequencies …

Best practices help operators reduce opex and assure quality of experience Tremendous cost pressure and an incredibly competitive carrier marketplace have created a dynamic in the telecom industry marked by …

Streamline troubleshooting to maximize RF investments and cut opex RF interference, whether it’s PIM, electrical or out-of-band emissions, wreaks havoc on mobile networks. Interference hunting and troubleshooting take up valuable …

As CPRI and OBSAI gain traction, stay competitive while cutting costs To keep up with data-hungry customers, carriers are working to add capacity and flexibility to their networks. This trend …

Small cell and DAS deployments require careful planning and coordination of a number of different processes. Zoning, permitting, lease agreements, backhaul, power, and “negative assets” all need to be evaluated …

Modern cell sites have a distributed architecture, where the base-station transceiver subsystem is divided into two main elements: 1. A baseband unit (BBU) performing base band functions in the digital …

Learn how to pinpoint uplink interference while reducing tower climbs and saving money Interference can make or break a cell site commissioning. From the macro tower layer to indoor small …