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Keysight, Future Technologies to boost private 5G infra in the US

Keysight offers a software-focused portfolio of private 5G network lifecycle management solutions Keysight Technologies and system integrator Future Technologies Venture are collaborating to boost the adoption of private 5G network across the U.S. The companies aim to offer solutions encompassing the design, deployment, delivery, and operations...

Deutsche Telekom operates 8,600 3.6 GHz antennas for 5G

Deutsche Telekom noted that its 5G network already reaches 95% of the country’s population German carrier Deutsche Telekom (DT) said that a total of 8,600 antennas are already providing 5G services via the 3.6 GHz band. In a release, the European carrier noted that its 5G...

Telecom supply chain fund kicks off first funding opportunity

First funding opportunity focuses on testing The Biden administration is officially kicking off the first funding opportunity for the $1.5 billion Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, which is part of the CHIPS and Science Act passed last year and focuses on federal government's efforts...

NCTC picks AT&T as exclusive MVNO partner

NCTC said AT&T's network will best serve its members particularly in terms of 'current network availability and performance' AT&T is now the exclusive provider of mobile virtual network operator services to the National Content & Technology Cooperative's (NCTC) nearly 700 rural cable members. According to...

AMRC demos UK’s first 5G SA testbed for manufacturing firms

The 5G project, which required the investment of over £10 million ($12.4 million), was completed at the end of March The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) carried out a demonstration of what it claims to be U.K.’s first, fully operational 5G Standalone...

Apple aims for 100% recycled cobalt in its batteries by 2025

Other goals for Apple include running on 100% renewable electricity generated from solar, wind and other renewable source by 2030 As part of its broader goal of achieving a net zero carbon impact by 2030, Apple announced this week that by 2025, the company plans...

Test and Measurement: Digitalization driving expected increase in engineering, R&D investments

Engineering investments are expected to increase as a result of ongoing digitalization efforts, to the tune of an expected 10% compound annual increase through 2026, according to a new survey from Bain & Co. The survey said that despite economic uncertainty, businesses are planning to...

Indian telcos urge government to allocate 6 GHz spectrum for 5G

COAI recommended that the most optimal allocation for India in the 6 GHz band is to identify the entire 5,925-7,125 MHz frequency range The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged the local government to allocate additional spectrum in bands like 6 GHz to...

The most expensive 5G spectrum is … low-band?

Spectrum allocations peaked in 2021, with $140.1 billion in spectrum either auctioned or assigned The United States C-Band continues to hold the record for the most expensive spectrum in the overall landscape, according to a new spectrum pricing report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association....

Mentorship vs. sponsorship—What’s the difference and which is better?

While a mentor can offer advice and perspective, a sponsor can open doors During a session at the Women in Telco event, panelists sought to differentiate between the role of mentor and sponsor in the tech industry, but also shared their insights into why such...

Vodafone Idea to start deploying 5G in India ‘soon’: Report

Vodafone Idea has been experiencing a decline in its subscriber base due to the delays to launch 5G technology Indian operator Vodafone Idea will start the deployment of 5G infrastructure in the near future, local press reported, citing Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya...

Upholding history while moving forward—AT&T cell tower brings connectivity to Cherokee Nation

Prior to the new cell tower, the Cherokee community had to drive more than 10 miles to get mobile cell service Recently, AT&T tapped into federal funding from the American Rescue Plan to install a new cell tower in Kenwood, Oklahoma, improving connectivity access for...

Nokia announces new third-party Industry 4.0 applications

Nokia said that these new applications enable use cases such as early alerts and anomaly detection, condition monitoring, preventive and predictive maintenance Nokia announced the launch of four applications for MX Industrial Edge (MXIE) developed by third parties, which will help enterprises connect, collect and...

Logicalis US launches private network services with Cisco

Logicalis claims to be the first U.S. partner to deliver Cisco's private 5G as-a-service, including professional services Managed service provider Logicalis U.S. announced the launch of its private network services, supported by compatriot networking company Cisco. Logicalis, which is a Cisco integrator, said it combines its...

#TBT: Farming’s future; US bans telecom sales to ZTE; Clyburn resigns from FCC … this week in 2018

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! The farming future...

Movistar Spain accelerates deployment of 5G in the 3.5 GHz band

Movistar ended the first quarter of 2023 with 1,982 5G base stations operating in the 3.5 GHz spectrum band Spanish operator Movistar, owned by local telecom group Telefonica, has been accelerating the deployment of 5G base stations in the 3.5 GHz band during the first...

Future Technologies, Intel collaborate on private 5G lab

Future Technologies said that the partners' Living Lab will open in April 2023 for virtual and in-person visits Future Technologies Venture said it is collaborating with Intel to open a private 5G "living lab" in Atlanta, Georgia. In a release, Future Technologies said that the lab...

Emerson to buy NI for $8.2 billion

Emerson is 'diversifying ... into test and measurement automation' National Instruments, which said in January that it was exploring its options for a sale, is set to be acquired by industrial conglomerate Emerson for $2 billion, or $60 per share. Emerson already owns 2% of...

Airtel in talks with 50 firms to co-develop 5G use cases: Report

Bharti Airtel expects that the 5G technology would generate more revenue in the B2B segment compared to the B2C segment in the coming year Indian carrier Bharti Airtel is engaged in talks with nearly 50 companies to co-develop enterprise use cases in the 5G field,...

UK selects LEO satellite company for rural broadband trials

OneWeb currently has a constellation of 618 LEO satellites Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company OneWeb has been selected for two broadband trials in the U.K. as part of the government’s Very Hard to Reach Premises connectivity program, which aims to deliver connectivity to...

Biden administration seeks input on AI accountability

NTIA request for comment focuses on guardrails for AI The Biden administration is seeking public comment on developing "AI audits" for artificial intelligence, amid increasing concern about the role of artificial intelligence as more sophisticated AI engines are becoming publicly available. The "AI accountability" request...

UK expects 5G SA coverage to reach all populated areas by 2030

The U.K. government also announced a £40 million 5G innovation fund to promote investment and adoption of 5G by businesses and public services The U.K. government set a target of 5G Standalone (SA) availability in all populated areas of the country by 2030 as part...

The tech workforce post-pandemic: Where are we now?

Cisco found that a hybrid model can led to an improved work-life balance without limiting an employee’s growth According to Cisco Software Engineer Richa Daga, the future of work is hybrid. At RCR Wireless News' Women in Telco event, Daga shared results from a global...

Comcast, Extreme install Wi-Fi 6E-ready network at Oracle Park

The installation is scheduled to be completed this month and includes approximately 900 of Extreme’s Wi-Fi 6E APs Comcast Business and Extreme Networks have partnered to provide Oracle Park — the home to the San Francisco Giants — with a Wi-Fi 6E-ready network, making the sports venue the first...