The implementation is based on Ericsson 5G SA New Radio-Dual Connectivity (NR-DC) and carrier aggregation
Ericsson and Emirati telco du tested 10 carriers per sector on a live 5G network, achieving up to 16.7 gigabits per second (Gbps) aggregated downlink speed, the vendor said in...
China is also predicted to reach a 5G adoption rate of 90% by 2030, making it a world leader in this space, says the GSMA
China is expected to reach a 5G adoption rate of 90% by 2030, making it a world leader in this...
An interview with Ganesh Shenbagaraman, Head of Standards and Ecosystems at Radisys Corporation
The telecom industry is currently seeing good momentum for Open RAN adoption and deployment. Recently, RCR Wireless News caught up with Ganesh Shenbagaraman, Head of Standards and Ecosystems at Radisys, to talk...
Repeaters and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces could help simply and quickly extend 5G mmWave coverage
As the demand for mobile broadband capacity in user-dense environments like stadiums continues to increase, Qualcomm continues to work to improve the near-term performance of mmWave communications, as well as to...
In addition to advanced wireless R&D, Qualcomm is working to ensure adequate spectrum is made available for the future of 5G-Advanced and 6G
The technical standardization work on 5G-Advanced is well underway, and the work on 6G is hitting a major ramp. Assuming a 10-year...
In the transition to 5G-Advanced and 6G, dynamic digital twin networks can help operators manage increasing network and service complexity
While digital twins are not a new concept, harnessing real-time network data and putting it into a user-friendly interface to facilitate dynamic management and adaptation...
Qualcomm demonstrates a novel approach to protect vulnerable road users, and wireless coverage prediction for consistent in-vehicle user experience
The automotive segment has been a material growth driver as Qualcomm continues to execute on a broad diversification strategy. Solutions geared towards automakers run the gamut...
Qualcomm continuously delivering technology upgrades to its XR platform as glasses gradually become next-generation mobile compute devices
The long arc of Extended Reality (XR)—a term that covers augmented, mixed and virtual reality—is toward standalone glasses and headsets that deliver mobile, immersive experiences and gradually become...
The evolution from massive MIMO to Giga-MIMO will facilitate fast, cost-effective 6G deployment
Global consensus around 7.1 GHz to 8.4 GHz as a prime 6G candidate band, along with broader interest in the upper mid-band (7 GHz to 16 GHz) for future mobile broadband services,...
As it develops foundational 6G technologies, Qualcomm is focused on delivering “maximum impact” for future use cases, sustainability and network TCO
Qualcomm has been instrumental in developing foundational wireless technologies, as well as using its work to help with relevant global standardization activities, since the...
O2 Telefonica said its 5G network currently reaches 95% of Germany’s population
German telecom operator O2 Telefonica, controlled by Spanish telco Telefónica, said it has already deployed nearly 10,000 5G base stations since it initially launched 5G services in October 2020.
In a release, the operator...
1&1 launched mobile services through its own network in December 2023
German operator 1&1, which is owned by United Internet AG, had constructed a total of 1,062 antenna sites by the end of last year, the company’s CEO Ralph Dommermuth said during a recent call...
Last year, Vodafone and Three UK had announced a deal to merge their operations
The proposed merger between U.K. telcos Vodafone and Three could lead to higher prices for customers and affect investment in local mobile networks, according to the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority...
Get insights on user equipment (UE) power saving techniques introduced by 3GPP releases 16/17 and how to measure the battery lifetime of 5G devices. Every 3GPP release also introduces new sophisticated techniques to reduce UE power consumption. This usually entails finding a balance between power consumption...
For Jim Brisimitzis, the revelation came in the fall of 2018 when he read early iterations of the Third Generation Partnership Project's Release 15—the official documentation of the 5G New Radio standard.
Brisimitzis, who has more than two decades of experience in enterprise software...
According to Airtel, 5G Reduced Capacity could be a top use case of 5G-Advanced
Indian operator Bharti Airtel is working with academic institutions in India to explore 5G monetization opportunities, local newspaper The Economic Times reported.
“We have already made massive investments into the network and...
The main aim of the tender is to award up to five blocks of 10 megahertz each in the 3.5GHz spectrum band for 5G
Chilean operators Claro and Entel were the only bidders in Chile’s second 5G spectrum auction, local press reported.
The main aim of...
Nokia revealed 5G users in India consumed 17.4 exabytes per month in 2023
5G users in India are using approximately 3.6 times as much mobile data traffic compared to 4G users since October 2022, according to a recent Nokia report.
Nokia’s Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) revealed...
China Mobile reported a net addition of 138 million 5G subscribers during 2023
China Mobile, the world’s largest operator in terms of subscribers, ended last year with a total of 465 million 5G subscribers, up 42.1% year-on-year, the carrier said in its earnings statement.
China Mobile...
According to the FCC's new broadband coverage map, more than 14 million homes and businesses lack mobile 5G coverage
This week, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel urged the agency to “relaunch” the 5G Fund for Rural America, which earmarked up to $9 billion for...
Coopetition with 5G and AI will impact wireless and other industries
A few decades ago, there was something new and interesting happening and we gave it a name. We called it coopetition. This is when competitors find a reason, even a need, to work together...
"True AI" is all about building networks that support efficient training and inferencing: Arrcus CEO
Arrcus, a hyperscale networking software company and a specialist in core, edge and multi-cloud routing and switching infrastructure, has focused on developing a narrative around and products for creating the...
Ericsson said this advancement increases the speed of data transmission between the network and devices
Saudi telecom group stc and Ericsson claimed they have achieved a record data uplink speed after collaborating on a 5G Standalone (5G SA) demonstration. The demo was conducted in a...
Vodafone Idea said it will take necessary action to allot ATC a total of 1.44 billion fully paid-up equity shares
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea said that tower company American Tower Corporation (ATC) has requested conversion of debentures worth INR4.4 billion ($173.5 million) into equity...
Vodafone said that the deployment of 5G SA networks in Scotland will benefit for several sectors including healthcare, agriculture, education and energy
U.K.-based carrier Vodafone said it aims to provide 5G Standalone (5G SA) technology to nearly 90% of Scotland by 2034 as a result...
