In addition to 5G, big moves in AI and IoT are forecast.
Norwegian telecommunications group Telenor believes artificial intelligence, the internet of things and "5G" technologies will be the key trends for this year. According to a recent report by the telco’s research unit,...
Marketing of the next generation of wireless services has begun. That means get ready for a noisy and confusing battle of the brands. Marketing "5G" today does not mean we are using it. That is still several years away. What it does mean, however,...
Mobile network operators need to take steps in order to prepare their networks and business operations for the oncoming challenges of 5G and IoT.
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Aptilo Networks sees a strong year for Wi-Fi, with greater analytics, marketing potential, closer ties to IoT and as a stepping stone to 5G.
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AT&T might have killed off its 2G network for the benefit of 4G and 5G, but let’s not forget just how awesome that GSM/GPRS/EDGE network was.
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty...
NFV solution to initially be deployed at China Mobile’s Southern Base and Northern Base data centers.
China Mobile selected a network functions virtualization solution from Brocade to support the delivery of cloud-based services. Brocade’s Virtual Traffic Manager will be deployed within China...
Local government seeks to understand the best scenarios for future 5G developments.
Singapore’s Info-communications Media Development Authority announced it will launch a public consultation process later this year on mobile technology developments related to "5G" technologies and required spectrum, local press...
A conversation about edge computing with Debashish Purkayastha, Member of Technical Staff, InterDigital
The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and access the complete report "Power at the Edge: Processing and storage move from the central core to the network edge".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Og1OORoksM
MEC and,...
Mimosa predicts that ISPs across the globe will recognize that new methods are required to deliver ubiquitous, fast broadband.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNPVf9Nq9Pw
5G NR is the global standard for 5G. This video shows the Qualcomm mmWave and sub-6 GHz prototypes in action. For more information, visit www.qualcomm.com/5g
5G will be more than a new generation of mobile.
Qualcomm Senior Vice President Raj Talluri explains
It’s a unifying fabric that will connect billions of devices in some of the fastest, most reliable and most efficient ways possible. The impact will be revolutionary, reshaping industries...
A new report from SNS Research predicts 125% CAGR over the next three years on VRAN spending, with 5G a significant influence by 2020.
Forecasts on the expected increased use of virtualized platforms by telecommunication operators received further fuel from a recent report...
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Let’s get one thing straight: debates are useful things, also in the wireless industry. Big parts of...
Now that nearly every new smartphone sold in the U.S., Japan, South Korea and much of Europe includes an LTE modem, one might think all modems are pretty much the same. After all, "5G" smartphones are still a few years away and LTE is...
The ongoing evolution of mobile technologies from 4G to 5G provides the cellular market with a leg up in terms of competing in the connected car arena.
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2017 is expected to see greater use of LTE for public safety, neutral host models powering in-building plans and more NB-IoT deployments.
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New research commissioned by Qualcomm suggests the broad commercialization of "5G" mobile technology will have the same impact on global order as the printing press, electricity, the steam engine, the telegraph and the internet.
Produced by IHS Markit, Penn Schoen Berland and the Berkeley Research...
5G test reached transmission speeds of more than 22 Gbps.
Ericsson said it completed the first "5G" technology trial in Turkey, achieving transmission speeds in excess of 22 gigabits per second. The vendor said the trial, which took place at the Istanbul University Süleyman Demirel...
Forward bidding in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction stage four set to begin on Wednesday with target price seen as attainable to end proceedings.
The Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings could come to a quick end following the...
AT&T said the shut down of its 2G network on Jan. 1 will allow it to refarm spectrum in the coming months towards its LTE and 5G network plans.
AT&T said its recent move to turn down its legacy GSM-based 2G network...
Editor’s Note: In the Analyst Angle section, we’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.
There is a growing number of "5G" skeptics engaging in a 5G vs Wi-Fi false debate concluding...
Developments around millimeter wave spectrum in support of 5G services is expected to see considerable attention in 2017.
Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to...
CTIA-commissioned report from Accenture targets local communities in touting workforce and economy boost from 5G deployments.
Nothing boosts an argument for investing billions of dollars into a technology like throwing some large numbers behind that argument tied to job creation and a positive...
China Mobile said it will use the Ericsson device connectivity platform to streamline its process for provisioning "internet of things" devices as well as for deploying services to capitalize on new opportunities. The world's largest mobile operator by subscribers signed a strategic agreement with...
Straight Path to pay up to $100M in penalties tied to falsifying build out claims for 28 GHz and 39 GHz millimeter wave spectrum core to 5G plans.
Straight Path Communications is looking to restart its business as a holder of vast...
