Use of advanced modulation is a first for FDD, partners say Samsung Networks and Qualcomm have used advanced modulation as defined in 3GPP Release 17 to boost downlink speeds by about 20% compared to the use of 256 QAM. The lab...

Through this process, Ofcom aims to award spectrum in the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom has provided updates on how it will make mmWave spectrum available in the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands. In...

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...

The antenna could help future 6G networks deliver ultra-fast data transfer with high reliability Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed an innovative wireless communications antenna which they say could pave the way for future 6G networks. The antenna combines...

Tampa Electric (TECO) has applied to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US for a six-month Special Temporary Authority (STA) license in the 936.5-939.5 MHz spectrum band, running to the start of December, to build an “experimental” private...

For F5, it’s not just about delivering these applications at the edge; it’s also crucial to secure them once they’re there According to F5’s Senior Solutions Engineering Manager Chas Lesley, prioritizing application location and delivery is “critically important” for multi-cloud...

Combining Dell infrastructure and services with NVIDIA GPUs and software, operators can bring gen AI to bear across OSS, BSS, core and RAN Operators have access to a wealth of highly-contextualized data that, with the right approach, could be leveraged...

IoT airtime provider Wireless Logic has secured reseller rights for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service. The agreement will see the UK-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) integrate low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity into its portfolio of managed cellular IoT services....

When news broke in January of Vodafone’s double deal with Microsoft to dichotomize and nebulise its airtime service operations, so its ancillary IoT unit is spun-off as a joint venture and its mainstream 5G business is reprogrammed in the...

Enterprises around the world are deploying 3GPP-based private networks to gain the advantages of improved capacity and coverage, greater control and on-premise data security, and better predictability and more reliable performance.The Alliance for private networks – MFA – is...

There’s a disconnect between network infrastructure miniaturization and air-cooling techniques; liquid cooling is key to delivering vRAN for public and private networks Operators globally are undertaking major radio access network (RAN) modernization projects with an emphasis on new distributed and...

On the push to industrializing Open RAN, Ericsson focused on cloudification, automation and open interfaces Operators around the world are investing in RAN modernization and, along with it, architectural shifts to open interfaces and cloud-based platforms that enable more robust...

The commercial highlights an AT&T satellite-to-cellular service In the most recent of a series of ongoing tests with AT&T, AST SpaceMobile streamed one of the carrier's commercials from space to a smartphone. The two companies are conducting tests via AST SpaceMobile's...

The evolution from 5G to 6G core networks includes new requirements for AI, interoperability, positioning, sensing, sustainability and more The current emphasis on bringing cloud-native technology and operating principles into 5G—with the move to a Standalone 5G architecture and cloud-native...

Ericsson President and CEO Börje Ekholm said customer spending will increase in the second half of the year Ericsson has beat forecasts for the first quarter of 2024, with operating profit — excluding restructuring charges — hitting approximately $394 million,...

From emergency texting to revolutionizing agriculture, explore the promises and challenges of cellular coverage into space in RCR Wireless News' new report. In the report we explore the intricacies of space-based cellular connectivity and delve into the status of NTN...

The LoRa Alliance, the association of companies steering the open LoRaWAN standard, has released a formal development roadmap to enhance features, simplify deployments, drive interoperability, and raise security. The objective, invariably, is to multiply LoRaWAN deployments in new and...

Bharti Airtel previously said it was on track to cover the entire country with 5G technology by March 2024 Indian carrier Bharti Airtel said it has already reached a total of 3 million 5G customers in Mumbai, according to local...

Ericsson said it will continue to supply the hardware and software for Swisscom’s network under the extended deal Swiss telco Swisscom and Swedish vendor Ericsson announced they have extended their strategic partnership for another three years. In a release, the vendor...

Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier provides all Magenta Security Roaming services with dedicated support and strict SLAs Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier announced the launch of a new security offering dubbed Magenta Security Roaming, which the company said is aimed at future-proofing...

As enterprises across the world look to bring their supply chains into the future, they're implementing tenets of Industry 4.0 into their operations. The result has been Logistic 4.0, a digital transformation framework, that at its foundation, requires connectivity...

The US and Japan have signed two new university research partnerships to collaborate on the technical and ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI). They have received $110 million in combined private sector investment from Amazon, Arm, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and...

Ericsson sustainable smart 5G site brings together solar generation, lithium-ion batteries, hybrid energy management and more for opex reduction Operators are facing two fundamental challenges: first, the global economy is predicated on the idea that durable, long-term growth is imperative...

As wireless communication technologies continue to advance at a rapid pace, the emergence of 5G has become a game-changer, especially in enterprise environments where edge-based private networks are on the rise.On April 24th, RCR Wireless News is joined by F5 and KPMG for an insightful...

Analysys Mason predicts a surge in private 5G networks from just 4,000 in 2022, to 60,000 by 2028, driven by the demand for higher bandwidth in applications like VR, AI and security. However, as with any endeavour aiming for rapid...