“Those who know history are doomed to watch others repeat it.” This bitter observation is something we see frequently when it comes to upholding the security, privacy, and safety regulations governing Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Sometimes it seems like …
The disintermediated nature of open virtualized radio access networks (Open vRANs) is the key to the flexibility, cost savings and innovation that have made it a part of the plan for many mobile network operators (MNOs) that are expanding a …
Without accurate maps, it’s impossible to know what communities lack wireless services or how much it will cost to reach them One thing that the COVID-19 global health crisis has taught us is that wireless connectivity is not a luxury …
The merits of Open RAN has become a topic of much debate in wireless circles. This is unsurprising since Open RAN will – or won’t – drive hundreds of billions of dollars of investment by telecom equipment manufacturers, mobile network …
5G deployments are starting to expand beyond the few city-wide showcases of the last couple of years. And new use cases for consumer and enterprises are being developed all the time. But it will take the parallel implementation of edge …
Opening the C Band for 5G networks frees up spectrum for a number of years and represents a major opportunity for mobile operators. At 280 megahertz, the C Band is the largest chunk of mid-band spectrum the Federal Communications Commission …
Delivering indoor connectivity has long dogged mobile network operators (MNOs). Whether it be the location of a building or the construction materials used, it is frequently difficult for mobile subscribers to get a reliable wireless signal from the MNO towers …
As Will Rogers once said, “You’ll never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” This statement alone sets the bar for Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings that all successful enterprises should strive to meet. SaaS companies …
The main priority of any Communications Service Provider (CSP) is to consistently meet the demands and concerns of its customers, but this is becoming more difficult to do as the rate of new technologies continues to expand. To address this …
As enterprises grow in sophistication, they are increasingly demanding next-generation services such as IT automation, Internet of Things (IoT), hyperconverged infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), container technology and edge computing. A recent survey from Spiceworks indicates that although the large enterprises …
Investment in the edge enables ISPs to offer a wide range of new services while creating more efficient network operations and infrastructure. But, with the attack landscape more volatile than ever, service providers will need to evolve their security strategies …
Since the rise of cloud computing, the public internet has been the default connectivity network that carried data and resources between business offices and cloud data centers. These internet connections worked well enough for organizations that maintained adequate firewall protections …
Cambium Networks sees 6 GHz and 60 GHz as WISP growth drivers In 2017, we were seeking an independent view on the trends taking place in the global ISP industry and concluded no such assessment existed – which led to …
5G NR (New Radio) wireless mobile communications will bring higher data rates, reduced latency and greater system capacity. The first implementation of 5G NR will utilize existing 4G LTE infrastructure in a non-standalone (NSA) mode, while a full standalone (SA) …
Ask consumers about how they store and access their photos, videos, documents and more in the cloud, and chances are they will mention providers such as iCloud, Amazon Drive, DropBox, Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. This is not surprising, considering …
In less than a year, COVID-19 has upended lives around the globe. The need for social distancing and avoiding in-person activity as much as humanly possible has forced people everywhere to become increasingly reliant on networks to get work done …
Introduction As an eventful 2020 draws to a close, the telecommunications industry is looking forward to building a future in which connectivity is truly ubiquitous and accessible for all. To help achieve this goal, operators will continue to accelerate their …
From remote work to home-based education, wireless connectivity allows us to quickly adapt in an ever-changing world You may have just finished an online videoconference from your home office, helped your kids log in for a remote class at the …
The launch of commercial 5G services is accelerating around the world, and the expectations for new use cases and opportunities they will drive are high. Much of the promise of these new use cases will come with the implementation of …
Carriers can move the needle by preparing business for 5G today There has never been a better time than now for cellular network operators to accelerate their investments in 5G go-to-market activities. It’s time to go faster and shift gears. …
Architectural changes made in 5G to optimize and scale networks with cloud radio access networks (C-RAN) have created stricter synchronization and latency requirements, particularly for fronthaul networks that provide connectivity between radios and centralized baseband controllers. Standardization bodies have developed …
Global telecom service providers are deploying 5G networks and as far as new services are concerned, anything goes, as new business models are tried and tested to maximize new revenue opportunities. The onus today is on becoming digital service providers …
To say cloud services are pervasive would be an understatement. From individuals binge-watching content from OTT video platforms to enterprises deploying SaaS solutions, cloud services have numerous touch points throughout our home and working lives. For years, large, centralized data …
Building out a wireless network is expensive, and most of the CAPEX is related to the radio access network (RAN) segment, reaching as high as 80% of total network cost. For decades, operators have been “locked in” to legacy RAN …
What would happen if global smartphone usage shot up by 70%, almost overnight? Many mobile network operators met this question head on earlier this year and had little choice but to respond, as COVID-19 gripped the world. Suddenly, meetings over …
