BROWSING: 5G

AT&T 5G trials to expand in partnership with Ericsson and Qualcomm

AT&T, Ericsson and Qualcomm said they plan to test various 5G technologies using millimeter wave spectrum during second half of 2017. AT&T, Ericsson and Qualcomm announced plans to conduct interoperability testing and over-the-air trials based on what they expect to be...

Sprint 2017 plans include more 3CCA, small cells and 5G prep

Sprint CTO John Saw touted 2017 network plans to include expansion of 3CCA, HPUE into devices, small cells, 5G preparation, 256 QAM and more MIMO. Sprint appeared to show some new spark in 2016, including a continued push of its network transformation...

Solving the problems with small cell siting

The Small Cell Forum and 5G Americas look to accelerate small cell deployments. Small cells are seen as a key enabler of high-speed mobile broadband, particularly in crowded, urban areas where the macro network can't keep up with demand. Similarly, small cells can...

Reality Check: 5G innovation – President Trump’s golden opportunity

With continued nurturing and support, 5G can play a significant role in the next administration’s plans. The 21st century has already witnessed some of the most powerful, influential innovations in history. From major investments in wired and wireless networks, to the...

T-Mobile boastful of LTE progress, remains cautious on 5G timing

T-Mobile expects 5G to be a game changer in time, but until then continues to tap technology and spectrum to expand reach and ability of its LTE network. T-Mobile US provided an end-of-year update on the scale and scope of its LTE...

RCR Wireless News Top 100 stories of 2016 (Pt. 4)

Google Fiber plans in flux; 5G progress and standards challenges; and M&A activity highlight final round of RCR Wireless News top 100 stories of 2016. Editor’s Note: Before we turn the page on 2016, we thought we would take a look back...

Sprint to ‘bring back’ 5,000 jobs to U.S.

Sprint said its jobs plan is tied to a recent agreement between chairman Masayoshi Son and President-elect Donald Trump, with focus on customer care, sales. Sprint looks set to reverse course on its recent history of job cuts and outsourcing, announcing plans to “bring...

RCR Wireless News Top 100 stories of 2016 (Pt. 3)

5G specifications and spectrum support; 600 MHz auction stumbles; and executive shuffles at Verizon and Ericsson among top stories of 2016. Editor’s Note: Before we turn the page on 2016, we thought we would take a look back at the past...

2017 Predictions: 5G and the IoT – what does this mean for antennas?

5G and IoT will continue to be a strong focus of the mobile telecom space in 2017, with antennas expected to be central to ongoing development work. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across...

TIM conducts live test of 5G vRAN technology

The Italian telco expects to carry out a trial 5G system in Turin in 2018. Working towards a "5G" network deployment, Italian mobile operator TIM said it carried out live test of the virtual radio access network technology. The architecture had been...

2017 Predictions: Wi-Fi in 2017 – new capabilities coming to market

Wi-Fi progress continues on realizing future 5G, internet of things capabilities. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to see in the new year. Predictions are generally worth...

RCR Wireless News Top 100 stories of 2016 (Pt. 1)

Top 100 stories of 2016 include Sprint network upheaval, 5G network trials, M&A activity and a growing focus on IoT. Editor’s Note: Before we turn the page on 2016, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months...

2017 Predictions: 5G to boost cellular, IoT security and internet at the edge

5G networks to boost cellular operations, IoT security and network challenges and driving the internet further to the edge. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect...

Making 5G NR a reality

Leading the technology inventions for a unified, more capable 5G air interface.

Report: U.K. government should play active role in 5G readiness

A new report from Britain's National Infrastructure Commission concluded the infrastructure needed to support future "5G" networks is lacking – and the government should take an active role in both ensuring basic mobility as well as 5G readiness. The NIC was formed last year to look...

Alphabet, Federated claim SAS interoperability for 3.5 GHz band destined for 5G

The SAS interoperability test between Alphabet’s Access team and Federated Wireless bolsters plans to free up the 3.5 GHz band for eventual 5G support. The telecommunication industry’s access to 3.5 GHz spectrum garnered momentum as Google parent company Alphabet and Federated...

Analyst Angle: Improving latency and capacity in transport for C-RAN and 5G

Trends in backhaul, fronthaul, xhaul and mmW The full report is now available for download C-RAN and 5G create much stricter latency and capacity requirements for backhaul and fronthaul, and expand the role of fronthaul in transport. In this report we discuss the evolution of backhaul...

2017 Predictions: Behind the scenes with 5G – 2017 lays groundwork for telecom revolution

5G is set to be a revolution for the telecommunications space, with 2017 viewed as an important year in the development process. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on...

5G standards timing battle continues following latest 3GPP event

SRG reports latest 3GPP meeting failed to reach a formal agreement on 5G standards timing, with AT&T and Verizon factions remaining at odds. The push to accelerate the “5G” standards process looks to have hit a temporary snag as the topic was...

Qualcomm, Ericsson and SK Telecom to test 5G NR

Tests expected to accelerate 5G NR specs in 3GPP Release 15. Qualcomm and Ericsson plan to conduct interoperability testing and over-the-air field trials based on 5G "New Radio" standards with SK Telecom. The 5G NR designation is being looked at by the Third...

Analyst report: Improving latency and capacity in transport for C-RAN and 5G

C-RAN and 5G create much stricter latency and capacity requirements for backhaul and fronthaul, and expand the role of fronthaul in transport. In this webinar, we talk about the evolution of backhaul and fronthaul, the emergence of xhaul/midhaul models, and the use of mmW...

2017 Predictions: The gigabit norm, cellular IoT and 5G stories

Gigabit-based services will become the norm in 2017, with pressure and support coming from VR, 5G, cellular IoT, SDN and SON. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on...

Xura to purchase Mitel Mobile, Ranzure in 5G, IoT and software push

Former Mavenir CEO to lead new charge with bolstered messaging, VoLTE, Vo-Wi-Fi platform targeting 5G, IoT and with heavily reliance on software. Xura is set to become a larger player in the mobile communications space, inking a deal to acquire Mitel’s mobile...

Australian company to deploy IoT network in Hong Kong in 2017

Thinxtra currently uses LPWA IoT network technology in Australia and New Zealand. Thinxtra, an Australian provider of "internet of things" infrastructure, announced plans to launch a Sigfox low-power wide area IoT network in Hong Kong early next year. The Australian company said...

Broadband Forum embraces business end of NFV, SDN and cloud

NFV, SDN and cloud platforms are seen as key components of the Broadband Forum Broadband 20/20 initiative, with a focus on driving revenue. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with Robin Mersh, CEO at the Broadband Forum, on how it expects its recently...