Qualcomm execs: the biggest thing happening in Wi-Fi 6 is uplink technology SAN FRANCISCO–Aiming to set a new benchmark in Wi-Fi 6 performance, Qualcomm used its Wi-Fi 6 Day event to announce its Networking Pro Series, an update to its Wi-Fi …
5G growth in the APAC region was 3x to 4x the size of the incremental LTE growth A recently published report from Dell’Oro Group revealed that healthy LTE growth and surging 5G investments in the Asia Pacific region added fuel to the Radio Access Networks …
iconectiv’s VNF information service is included in ONAP’s latest mobile network specifications The latest release of international specifications to help build future software-based mobile networks has been published by the Linux Foundation in the latest version of the Open Network Automation Platform (ONAP), and includes …
As 5G devices continue to become a reality, commercial service offerings will rise In a new report on the latest generational upgrade from LTE to 5G report, the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) identified 884 operators actively investing in LTE, with 769 operational …
Opponents consider 5G small cell installations to be at best an eye sore and at worst a serious health risk 5G, the fifth generation of wireless technology, will give consumers access to more information faster and make businesses more efficient, and …
The FCC has authorized a total of $1.488 billion for broadband expansion The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken further steps to close the digital divide with the authorization of more than $4.9 billion in support over the next decade for maintaining expanding affordable …
Fujitsu provided 5G gNBs in testing for NTT DoCoMo Fujitsu Limited and Qualcomm Technologies have achieved a non-standalone (NSA) 5G New Radio (NR) data call on sub-6 GHz and mmWave spectrum bands. In Japan, where the calls took place in mid-July, the …
The acquisition gives Extreme Networks an edge in cloud management and Wi-Fi 6 In some ways, software-driven networking company Extreme Networks’ path to acquiring Aerohive Networks, a cloud-management networking company, began four years ago. That was when Extreme began assessing where its …
Head of Nokia Wi-Fi: “5G and Wi-Fi are going to be dominant wireless technologies” Providing Wi-Fi services is not new for Nokia; however, with significant Wi-Fi improvements on the horizon with the launch of 802.11ax, or Wi-Fi 6, the telecommunications vendor company …
Accenture report shows semiconductor industry is preparing workers for new roles as tech continues to evolve According to the latest annual report by Accenture, which predicts key technology trends likely to redefine business over the next three years, the semiconductor industry is optimistic …
Had LG not settled, it may have faced “catastrophic damage to its mobile business” Disagreements and a lawsuit followed South Korean electronics company LG’s termination of its master licensing deal with U.S. chip manufacturer Qualcomm in 2018. In June, LG …
According to the FCC, the current national broadband map just isn’t cutting it anymore Across the U.S., individuals have varying levels of access to fast, reliable broadband service depending on location. In general, those living in rural communities have fewer …
Global 5G rollouts show no sign of abating, says GSA president Last week, the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)’s August 2019 5G Ecosystem Report confirmed that the number of announced 5G devices has passed a major industry milestone, with 100 5G devices now announced globally. The GSA …
Utility companies are looking to expand gigabit broadband in rural areas, says ADTRAN ADTRAN, Inc., an open networking and subscriber experience solutions provider, has developed the Total Access 5000 fiber access platform, a broadband access platform to reduce capital outlay and provide investment protection in service provider …
Amid 5G rollouts, 53% of carriers expect to be using AI in their networks by the end of next year Intel and Lenovo have entered a multiyear, global collaboration that will accelerate the convergence of high-performance computing (HPC) and Artificial …
Tumblr has finally found the “perfect partner in Automattic,” says Verizon Verizon is finally unburdening itself with the sale of Tumblr, a once promising social media platform that the carrier acquired when it purchased Yahoo in 2016. It has been reported that Verizon sold …
There are significant gaps in national broadband coverage, says FCC As part of its multi-wave effort to improve broadband mapping across the rural U.S., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized more than $121 million in funding over the next decade …
Microsoft cloud revenue surges 39% in fourth quarter Microsoft experienced a record fiscal year, reporting revenue of $33.7 billion and net income of $13.2 billion. Q4 showed that commercial cloud revenue increased 39% year-over-year to $11.0 billion, which, according to Microsoft …
5G is going to have a major impact on the job market, say Cisco Cisco has been focusing its 5G energy on the enterprise side of things, and just last week recommitted on its plan to invest $5 billion in …
Vodafone New Zealand will launch 5G in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown in late 2019 Nokia will supply and integrate a 5G network for Vodafone New Zealand, the country’s largest telecommunications company. The launch will include the Nokia AirScale radio access solution, as well as cloud-native …
For enterprise users, Wi-Fi 6 is primarily a solution for client density, rather than network performance, says Mist Systems The widespread arrival of Wi–Fi 6, or 802.11ax, is just around the corner. Expected in Q3, the “Wi-Fi Alliance’s upcoming certification program is …
Cloud gaming remains hindered by its dependence on reliable, fast connectivity Last week, Qualcomm Wireless Communications Technologies (China) Limited, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, announced its cooperation with Tencent Games, China’s largest gaming company, to develop high-quality games that can …
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 features Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 To much applause, Samsung revealed its latest 5G-compatible smartphone, the Galaxy Note10 and 10+ yesterday at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event. Samsung’s Galaxy Note10 release highlighted the power of their latest device, which …
Sprint is committed to covering 11 million people with 5G by the end of 2019 Sprint has announced its fourth 5G device, a smartphone developed by global mobile technology company OnePlus. The device will be added to the carrier’s current …
US Cellular picked up millimeter wave licenses and is pressing for mid-band spectrum in ramp to 5G On the US Cellular earnings call last week, President and CEO Ken Meyers described the company’s second quarter as “competitive, but slower than expected.” Despite …
