Samsung supplying 5G radios and routers to Verizon
Using its proprietary Verizon Technical Forum standard, the carrier plans to activate a fixed wireless access variation of 5G in up to five markets by the end of 2018. So far Verizon has said it will bring...
The two companies included a 5G testbed at Dekra’s Lausitzring speedway
Deutsche Telekom and German firm Dekra announced they are expanding the facilities at a test and race track in Lausitzring speedway, in Germany, to include a 5G testbed for smart mobility.
Under the agreement between...
Explosive growth in mobile data traffic means companies must make an important choice about their operations.
According to the latest Visual Networking Index: Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast Update, mobile data traffic has been growing 60% to 100% per year and total traffic will increase...
AI is set to play a vital role in telecommunications; from physical the 5G and IoT infrastructure, to cyber security and digital services.
This paper is an essential guide for the ambitious carrier, vendor, or business owner looking to leverage AI to differentiate their services...
The government confirmed Spain’s four mobile carrier are participating in the spectrum auction
Spain's 5G spectrum auction has already raised more than EUR 402 million ($469 million) after four days of bidding, according to the latest update from the country's economic ministry.
The Spanish government is...
According to ABI Research, 5G will be the ideal solution for connected AR/VR experiences
Augmented reality (AR) is growing in presence in industrial applications such as smart manufacturing and remote operation of industrial machinery, according to a recent study by consultancy firm ABI Research.
The consultancy...
The two partners will use the 5G pilot network to conduct drone trials later this year
Singaporean carrier Singtel and Ericsson announced plans to launch what it claims to be Singapore’s first 5G pilot network in the last quarter of the year. The two companies...
Houston joins Sacramento, Los Angeles as 5G launch markets, Verizon says
Although its prepping to deploy commercial 5G services in three named markets, Verizon capital expenditures will likely come in toward the low end of guidance as the carrier efficiently invests in both LTE and...
5G networks open up a host of new possibilities for mobile network operators.
Three very distinct initial capabilities are envisioned for 5G networks: enhanced mobile broadband, with high capacity and gigabits-per-second speeds; ultra-reliable and low-latency communications; and massive machine-type communications to support the internet of...
Finnish network operator Elisa is combining its efforts in artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT) and 5G technologies to stimulate operational excellence in the enterprise market, and drive forward Finland's industrial transformation.
Elisa has selected 13 startups from eight countries to compete for...
How far we have come from two-wire analog Plain Old Telephone Systems (POTS) lines to modern methods of communications. While two-wire POTS lines have mostly been repurposed to permit DSL connectivity, the time, effort, and expense seem to be keeping a dying horse alive...
The carrier announced plans to test 5G capabilities in greater Paris and Île-de-France
French carrier Orange announced plans to extend 5G tests to greater Paris area and Île-de-France. The telco said that Paris, Châtillon and Linas-Montlhéry are the next zones to host Orange’s new 5G...
The Canadian telco is working with Ericsson to trial 5G technology
Canadian telecom operator Rogers Communications confirmed plans to deploy thousands of small cells as part of its 5G efforts, the company’s President and CEO Joe Natale said during a conference call with investors.
“With respect...
So far AT&T has named six of 12 5G launch cities
AT&T on Friday added some detail to its commercial 5G launch plans by identifying three more cities where it will deploy a standards-based mobile service by the end of the year. Charlotte and Raleigh,...
The value generated by 5G will account for 1.5% of South Korea’s GDP in 2025, report says
The commercial use of 5G technologies in South Korea is expected to generate 47.8 trillion won ($42 billion) in socioeconomic value in 2030, according to a recent study...
5G investments will make broadband connectivity more useful than ever, but should building owners be worried about how much of the cost they must bear?
As the forecasts for 5G deployments become more bullish, I've read an increasing number of articles questioning the role that...
Enterprises have a plethora of choices in their wireless networks -- but with a wealth of choices comes tough decisions about network management, maintenance, optimization and troubleshooting.
RCR Wireless News breaks down the pros and cons of Wi-Fi and various flavors of cellular networks (small...
The Spanish government plans to initially award a total of 200 megahertz in the 3.6-3.8 GHz band
Spain will begin auctioning spectrum in the 3.6-3.8 GHz band on July 18, the Economy Ministry said.
The country’s four leading operators, Movistar, Vodafone, Orange and Masmovil, will bid...
The initiative is part of the government’s 5G roadmap to foster technology development in France
The French government said it expects at least one major city to have commercial 5G services by 2020 as one of the key initiatives of the country’s 5G roadmap, which...
The country’s three carriers plan to launch commercial 5G services in March 2019
South Korea’s three mobile operators have agreed to launch commercial 5G services at the same time to avoid unnecessary competition, local press reported.
At a meeting with the heads of SK Telecom, KT,...
Network virtualization and automation will give way to network slicing
42—in addition to being the answer to life, the universe and everything, it's also how many virtual network slices will be deployed as 5G continues to evolve, according to Henrik Basilier of Ericsson.
In a recent...
The industrial internet-of-things (IoT) is at the heart of France’s new 5G roadmap, unveiled late yesterday by the French electronic communications and postal regulatory authority (Arcep). The new plan, presented by Arcep chair Sébastien Soriano, flanked by secretaries of state for economic affairs and...
The decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce will allow the Chinese vendor to resume operations
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) formally lifted a seven-year ban on U.S. companies selling components and software to Chinese vendor ZTE, after it complied with all the requirements...
LTE-Advanced provides service continuity for early 5G deployments
Verizon is working to bring commercial 5G services to life in between three and five markets by the end of the year. But, at the same time it is investing in the next-generation of cellular, the carrier...
Telstra, Elisa, Ooredoo among operators using 3.5 GHz for 5G
While in the U.S. the 3.5 GHz band is set aside for shared usage, in many other countries the prime mid-band spectrum is being allocated for use as service providers deploy 5G services. In Australia,...
