Benetel sees open RAN as a driver behind the development of 5G
Dublin-based wireless technology infrastructure provider Benetel has been heavily focused on contributing to an open Radio Access Network ecosystem that is based on General Purpose Processing Platforms (GPPP) and disaggregated software, an ecosystem...
Cellular signal booster company Wilson Electronics has already begun to receive pre-orders for the company?s first 5G cellular amplifier, the Pro 710i, the firm said in a release.
Wilson Electronics said that its new single-band, commercial-grade amplifier will boost cellular signals on Band 71 (600...
Latency-sensitive 5G use cases require edge computing investment
If you surveyed the greater telecoms industry, you'd likely get a long list of definitions of what (or where) exactly the edge of the network is; similarly, you'd probably return with a litany of potential deployment strategies--operator-led,...
The 5G revolution has begun and with it comes immense amounts of data at an unprecedented velocity that will fuel a wide range of data-driven services and digital business models. However, to capitalize on these new opportunities – and to succeed in the race...
Reflecting on a track-record of firsts, Boingo Wireless CEO Mike Finley discussed the company's focus on providing carrier services as 5G becomes a commercial reality and operators tap new licensed, unlicensed and shared spectrum to keep up with insatiable demand for mobile connectivity.
Finley, who...
IBM has recently introduced artificial intelligence (AI) into its TRIRIGA?solution to help real estate and facility management professionals better utilize office space and deliver a more engaging workplace experience.
TRIRIGA, an integrated workplace management system, includes?TRIRIGA Building Insights and?combines occupancy data from sources such as...
AT&T’s low-band 5G coverage now includes 58 markets
AT&T has added 13 markets to its low-band 5G coverage map. Not to be confused with the 13 cities the operator announced on February 5th or the 13 on February 11th, these are a brand new 13,...
Report: open RAN groups O-RAN Alliance and Telecom Infra Project "will align" work
A combination of factors--anti-Huawei sentiment in some global markets, 5G scale prompting network economics shake ups and a a move toward programmable, software-based networking among them, are positioning open RAN players for...
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We know the shortage of tower climbers is slowing the 5G deployment. But there’s another shortage that’s equally detrimental, though it sometimes gets less visibility.
Perhaps because much of the time, it’s actually less visible.
We’re talking about the fiber network. And...
Telekom Slovenia and Slovenia-based industrial tech provider Iskratel are to deploy hybrid public-private LTE and 5G networks for Industry 4.0.
The pair said they will undertake an analysis of market needs, perform equipment interoperability testing, and investigate spectrum planning aspects. Their arrangement will focus on...
Technologists and industrialists have been at cross purposes in their attempts to make industrial IoT stick, according to Ericsson. The telecoms sector, pushing various forms of cellular connectivity as a springboard for industrial change, must review its sales patter, the company said. More than...
Verizon said that its 5G Ultra Wideband network is already accessible in 24 professional football stadiums and indoor arenas primarily used for hockey and basketball games, the operator said in a release.
?By enhancing the fan experience and changing the way businesses operate in arenas...
Nokia signed an agreement with French mobile operator IIiad Group to roll out 5G networks across France and Italy, the Finnish vendor said in a release.
The 5G deal will focus on network modernization and 5G introduction in France and 5G introduction in Italy, making...
Coverage first, everything else second, for in-building cellular investment
With businesses and consumers being bombarded by advertisements touting the advanced features enabled by 5G, and building owners trying to make sense of the diverse technologies that fit under the "smart building umbrella," it's important to...
Transition an in-building cellular system from off-air to connected to a signal source
With businesses and consumers being bombarded by advertisements touting the advanced features enabled by 5G, and building owners trying to make sense of the diverse technologies that fit under the "smart building...
With 5G currently available as a consumer-facing service in key geographies including China, Western Europe and U.S., operators and end users are already exploring what’s next.
As 5G evolves, networks will become cloud-native and distributed, network management and operations will become automated, and capable...
The 5G speed surpasses Huawei’s October 2019 rate of 3.67 Gbps
During interoperability testing using commercial solutions, Ericsson successfully delivered data with downlink speeds of 4.3 Gbps, surpassing Huawei's previous record of 3.67 Gbps, and in doing so, setting a new record for the fastest 5G speed to...
Canadian mobile operator Telus will launch a 5G network in Canada later this year using equipment from Chinese vendor Huawei Technologies, Telus’ CFO Doug French said in an interview with the Financial Post.
“We’re going to launch 5G with Huawei out of the gate,” the...
The French government confirmed that Chinese vendor Huawei would not be excluded from supplying equipment for local 5G networks, but could be subject to certain restrictions.
“There is no discrimination towards Huawei… No, Huawei will not be excluded from the 5G in France,” Economy and...
CommScope?announced that it has achieved Department of Defense Information Network Approved Products List (DODIN APL) certification for its suite of Ruckus ireless access points (APs).
The company said that this certification allows all DOD component agencies to purchase and operate the Ruckus APs over all...
Qualcomm and Ericsson hit 4.3 Gbps using millimeter wave 5G equipment
Verizon has been very bullish on 5G millimeter wave, beginning to roll out a fixed wireless service in 2018, and expanding to mobility finishing 2019 with high-band spectrum deployed in 31 markets. During an...
Nokia has struck a deal with Indian operator Bharti Airtel to offer private LTE and industrial AI to enterprises in the manufacturing and distribution sector.
The pair said their partnership around private networking in India will also draw in customers in the financial services, information...
Dali Wireless, which focuses on wireless fronthaul solutions for virtualized Radio Access Networks, and software-centric 4G and 5G technology company Amarisoft, say they have completed initial interoperability validation of an end-to-end vRAN system that is centered around Dali?s vFI and Amarisoft?s 100% eNodeB software.
The...
Switzerland's environmental agency will examine 5G antennas 'in depth, in real-world operational conditions'
In January, roughly 2,000 people turned out across Switzerland to protest the spread of 5G technology, and now, as the rest of the world pushes onward with rollouts, the country has placed...
