VoWi-Fi deployment builds on successful hetnet trials
Singapore telecom operator Singtel aims to roll out a commercial Voice-over-Wi-Fi service in August following positive results from its heterogeneous network trial conducted over the past year in the Jurong Lake District.
The hetnet trial was carried out with the collaboration...
In addition to 5G, the deals cover IoT, cloud, network virtualization and CloudRAN
Spanish telecom operator Telefónica has signed "5G" development agreements with Chinese vendors ZTE and Huawei.
The European telco inked a memorandum of understanding with ZTE for the development of 5G and the transition from 4G...
In addition to 5G, the deals cover IoT, cloud, network virtualization and CloudRAN
Spanish telecoms operator Telefonica has signed 5G development agreements with Chinese vendors ZTE and Huawei.
The European telco inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZTE for the development of 5G and the transition...
Andrew Entwistle of New Street Research said the internet of things and its relationship to 5G, doesn't present 'any business case for a telecoms operator'
Going against the mainstream industry thinking that "5G" as an enabler of the "internet of things" will create new vertical revenue streams...
Andrew Entwistle of New Street Research says the internet of things, and its relationship to 5G, doesn't present 'any business case for a telecoms operator'
Going against the mainstream industry thinking that 5G as an enabler of the internet of things will create new vertical...
Ericsson will upgrade MTS network to support LTE-U, IoT
Russian mobile operator MTS and Swedish vendor Ericsson have successfully tested a "5G" technology solution, LTE-Unlicensed, by aggregating two frequencies – 10 megahertz in the 1800 MHz spectrum band and 20 megahertz of unlicensed 5 GHz band...
Ericsson will upgrade MTS network to support LTE-U, IoT
Russian mobile operator MTS and Swedish vendor Ericsson have successfully tested a 5G technology solution – LTE-U (LTE-Unlicensed) – by aggregating two frequencies – 10 megahertz in the 1800 MHz spectrum band and 20 megahertz of...
Huawei and ZTE provided vendor support for LTE-Advanced Pro trials
Sri Lankan mobile operators Dialog Axiata and Mobitel recently carried out trials of LTE-Advanced Pro technology. The test was carried out on its LTE network in partnership with Chinese vendor Huawei, Dialog Axiata said.
“The demonstration...
FCC set for 'Spectrum Frontiers' proceedings next month in move to bolster spectrum support for 5G, IoT and virtual reality
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler talked all the usual use cases for “5G” technology, including the “internet of things” and virtual reality, in announcing...
Deploying wearables in the workplace may seem like a logical step for businesses, but concerns over privacy make workers wary
Using wearables in the workplace is a logical next step as the popularity of the devices continues to increase. In the U.K., 2015 sales of wearable devices grew...
MegaFon said its 5G trial achieved internet speeds of more than 1 Gbps
Russian mobile operator MegaFon demonstrated mobile internet speeds of more than 1 Gbps during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
The test used Huawei network equipment and a prototype user device based on the Qualcomm...
The ExteNet distributed EPC platform to operate alongside Nokia RAN to bolster LTE coverage, serve as Inland Cellular migration path to 5G
Distributed network provider ExteNet Systems said it’s working with Washington-based rural operator Inland Cellular to bolster LTE services across parts of Washington and...
FCC set for 'Spectrum Frontiers' proceedings next month in move to bolster spectrum support for 5G, IoT and virtual reality
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler talked all the usual use cases for “5G” technology, including the “internet of things” and virtual reality, in announcing...
MegaFon said its 5G trial achieved internet speeds of more than 1 Gbps
Russian mobile operator MegaFon demonstrated mobile internet speeds of more than 1 Gbps during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
The test used Huawei network equipment and a prototype user device based on the Qualcomm...
Ericsson said it is cooperating with US authorities
Swedish vendor Ericsson is under investigation by U.S. authorities over possible corruption in its activities in China, according to Swedish press reports.
Ericsson confirmed it received a request from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in March 2013 to...
The Smart Cities Innovation Summit in Austin, Texas brought together a broad spectrum of professionals, each with their own experiences and perspectives. The result was a fascinating menagerie of conversations that spanned lessons from the past and provided speculation on the future of Smart...
Swisscom and Ericsson aim to launch commercial 5G in 2020
Swiss mobile operator Swisscom has partnered with Swedish vendor Ericsson to launch the "5G for Switzerland" initiative in collaboration with local university Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne.
The three parties involved in the "5G" program are currently...
Swisscom and Ericsson aim to launch commercial 5G in 2020
Swiss mobile operator Swisscom has partnered with Swedish vendor Ericsson to launch the '5G for Switzerland' initiative in collaboration with local university Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL).
The three parties involved in the 5G program are...
A new report from TBR predicts a steady decline in North America infrastructure spending through 2021 as carriers turn to SDN and NFV
As telecom operators continue to migrate parts of their networks to software control using software-defined networking and network functions virtualization, the traditional...
Ericsson 5G plans now include “software-driven” Plug-ins designed to allow carriers to tap current LTE networks to support next-gen use cases
Ericsson continues to push both its software and “5G” technology agenda, with the latest move combining both passions in the form of what it...
Ericsson 5G plans now include “software-driven” Plug-ins designed to allow carriers to tap current LTE networks to support next-gen use cases
Ericsson continues to push both its software and “5G” technology agenda, with the latest move combining both passions in the form of what it...
Some skeptics believe the world won’t pay a premium for 5G. Are they right?
With the vocal support of most vendors, many mobile operators and some governments, "5G" – a key enabler of the industrial "internet of things" – seems to be gaining momentum. But there are...
Some skeptics believe the world won’t pay a premium for 5G. Are they right?
With the vocal support of most vendors, many mobile operators and some governments, 5G – a key enabler of the Industrial IoT - seems to be gaining momentum. But there are...
As backhaul becomes more flexible and complex, make SLA monitoring simple
The consensus is there will be a “5G” radio access standard by 2020. However, 5G networks will be much more than just radio access. There will be a foundational change as these future networks...
The European Commission has launched a consultation on opportunities for a coordinated introduction of 5G networks in the European Union by 2020
The European Commission has launched a consultation aimed at identifying opportunities for a coordinated introduction of "5G" networks and assessing elements of a 5G action...