SoftBank will initially offer Massive MIMO technology in 43 cities across Japan
Japanese telecommunications operator SoftBank officially launched its “5G Project”, local press reported, and will initially launch commercial Massive MIMO technology to enhance network capacity.
SoftBank said that it will launch commercial services through 100 base...
Panel discussion involving carrier network execs from Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular digs into 5G standards, spectrum challenges and software
LAS VEGAS – Few events at this week’s CTIA Super Mobility show allowed for greater insight into current mobile network operations than a...
Verizon exec John Stratton laid out hurdles still facing the telecom market in cracking the IoT space, but noted benefit awaits
LAS VEGAS – Verizon Communications is looking to expand its position in the expansive “internet of things” space, which was one of the main...
Berlin demo is part of a 5G field trial initiated by the German Senate
German telecommunications group Deutsche Telekom and Finnish vendor Nokia carried out a demonstration of 5G ultra mobile broadband capabilities in Berlin Olympia stadium.
The demo is part of the 5G Test Field...
New research by Ericsson on 5G impact in eight key industries shows a majority of decision-makers expect 5G to be a game changer. The most advanced use cases may have to wait though.
5G might yet have to be fully specified and standardized, communications vendors...
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler took to the CTIA keynote stage to relive early days of the industry, talk about spectrum plans to bolster 5G technology
LAS VEGAS – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler took to the CTIA show stage for an opening keynote address...
Samsung is set to join T-Mobile 5G plans, tapping into the 28 GHz spectrum band and beamforming technology beginning later this year
LAS VEGAS – T-Mobile US’ “5G” plans continue to gain momentum, with the carrier announcing plans to work with Samsung later this year...
AT&T Mobility CEO Glenn Lurie focused keynote speech on use cases, benefits of IoT and 5G for consumers
LAS VEGAS – The “internet of things” and “5G” may still be technology advances on the horizon, but at this week’s CTIA Super Mobility event you would...
In a move set to bolster network capacity and speed, Sprint has moved on network trials of three-channel carrier aggregation
Sprint recently made an aggressive move to take advantage of its deep 2.5 GHz spectrum holdings by launching network trials of three-channel carrier aggregation technology...
Municipal leaders across the U.S. are quickly aligning around the concept of how to elevate their city to be a smart city. In its most basic form this means leveraging technology to make cities more effective, efficient and sustainable. Around the world, urban areas...
AT&T will test drones on its LTE network through a trial with Qualcomm Technologies. The companies said the trials will analyze how drones can operate safely and more securely on commercial LTE networks as well as on "5G" networks.
“LTE connectivity has the potential to...
Study projects 5G connections will account for 7% of global mobile connections by that year
Sales of 5G compatible handsets will exceed 300 million by 2025, according to a recent study by Strategy Analytics. The consultancy said that sales of 5G phones will begin in 2020.
According...
On July 14, the FCC allocated significant new radio spectrum to help usher in the next generation of wireless technology — known as 5G — in the United States. This move opens up several bands (a total of nearly 11 gigahertz) above 24 GHz...
Gemalto sees three key enablers of trust in order for the IoT economy to prosper
Big data, cloud computing, network virtualization, machine learning, telemetry and so on; all large fields with immense potential and boasting wide application in the “internet of things” world. But all...
The path to 5G is not going to be easy, but there are technologies in place to help the effort
The excitement is increasing around the future of “5G” networks, and with good reason. As Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler suggested in his...
Telefonica said that it will initially use the 5G technology to offer IoT services
MADRID – Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica expects to launch commercial trials of 5G technology in 2019 or 2020, the company’s global CTO, Enrique Blanco, told reporters.
The executive said massive deployments of 5G...
MyRepublic, TPG Telecom and airYotta submitted expressions of interest in mobile carrier license
Three companies have submitted expressions of interest in participating in an upcoming spectrum auction to become Singapore’s fourth mobile operator.
The three companies are local broadband provider MyRepublic, Australian internet service provider TPG Telecom and...
Nokia says 4.5G Pro solutions support five-channel carrier aggregation; future 4.9G meant to complement 5G services
Nokia on Thursday continued to push toward "5G" with new and future platforms designed to help operators maximize LTE investments as the research, development and standardization of 5G progresses.
"4G...
Nokia says 4.5G Pro solutions support five-channel carrier aggregation; future 4.9G meant to complement 5G services
Nokia on Thursday continued to push toward 5G with new and future platforms designed to help operators maximize LTE investments as the research, development and standardization of 5G progresses.
"4G...
Ericsson claims new equipment platform integrates support for expected "5G" technologies like NR and MIMO, with legacy support for LTE
Ericsson is preparing for the roll out of “5G” technologies beginning as soon as next year, releasing equipment tapping into plans for the so-called “new...
Ericsson claims new equipment platform integrates support for expected "5G" technologies like NR and MIMO, with legacy support for LTE
Ericsson is preparing for the roll out of “5G” technologies beginning as soon as next year, releasing equipment tapping into plans for the so-called “new...
Network infrastructure partner ZTE said business with Telefonica generated revenue of $446 million in 2015
MADRID – Chinese telecommunications services provider ZTE Corporation expects 5G technical trial with Spanish telecommunications operator Telefonica to start within the next few months, ZTE General Director for the Telefonica Global...
Virtual reality gaming. Real-time digital collaboration "walls" for remote work. Interactive, 3D digital projections for learning.
Those are a few of the possibilities for the connected home envisioned in a new aspirational video from CableLabs. Watch it below or on CableLabs' website.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kTeavB3IGg
Phil McKinney, president and...
As part of China’s official 5G testing, ZTE has completed tests of a number of key 5G wireless technologies.
While a 5G standard has yet to be fully specified, a number of key 5G wireless technologies have already been identified and tests are multiplying as...
With 5G technology expected to become a reality over the next few years, steps are still needed to ensure its success
A diverse group of tech experts and thought leaders recently convened in Aspen, Colorado, to wrestle with some of the biggest technology policy challenges...
