As mobile, cable, and telecom operators begin to virtualize their networks, they are also building a robust data center technology. Now, as their networks become more open and commoditized, they are moving away from the long lifecycle, proprietary hardware and software architectures of a...
The introduction of 4G LTE seven years ago caused a tipping point where wireless
connections, now faster than wires, became a legitimate enterprise-grade WAN
source. Since then, enterprises have leveraged this technology to make money, save
money, and create competitive advantages for themselves. 5G promises exponential
improvements to...
Is it possible to disrupt the “big four” carriers? We say yes. California-based telecom company, GeoLinks, is doing just that, proving that even new players can substantially impact the industry as we know it. In the past six months alone GeoLinks has been asked...
As the world goes digital, people’s daily lives are increasingly dependent on easy access to data, wherever they are. High-quality mobile connectivity can influence where people decide to live, raise the efficiency of their work and increase their relaxation time.
By steadily densifying their networks,...
October 19-20, ZTE Wireless & Services User Congress 2017 was held in Brussels, Belgium. At the congress, Michael Howard, Executive Director & Advisor of IHS Markit, delivered a speech at the topic of “Mobile Operators: Evolving SDN/NFV Plans in Preparation for 5G”, to share...
In the context of ICT convergence, with the help of SDN/NFV, telecom operation is transforming from relatively simple traditional telecom services operation to a digital one. Consequently, the SDN/NFV-based new telecom network is re-architecting network infrastructure, network function, and operation. With the accelerated advent...
4.5G Pro and 4.9 G set the stage for rapid commercialization of 5G
Ahead of the planned release of the 5G New Radio specification in mid-2018, pre-standard lab and field trials have established a clear evolutionary path forward to a new era of communications marked...
Learn how Sequans leverages LTE connectivity to support vertical applications
The internet of things is a crowded market challenged by proprietary and standardized connectivity, as well as long-term interoperability of devices being connected to global networks. But, as the space crystallizes and continues to grow,...
A three-phase process makes the most of investments geared toward delivering on 5G and IoT
With the 5G New Radio specification, both non-standalone and standalone variants, tracking for finalization by the end of this year and mid-2018, respectively, operators around the world are coming to...
Every once in a long while, a new technology comes along that redefines the boundaries and assumptions that came before it. While it is still being extensively tested, 5G NR mmWave is emerging as a key technology that could define the next big moment...
Complex and powerful, 5G is truly a transformational leap forward from 4G. With 5G on the horizon, companies are already actively developing and testing designs for this next gen technology. Yet achieving the full 5G vision brings significant new challenges for the cellular industry...
While the technologies that will constitute 5G are still being worked on, the ITU-R has identified three main usage scenarios for 5G: Enhanced mobile broadband with up to 20 Gbps peak data rate, massive machine-type communications, and ultra-reliable and low latency communications. To meet...
Learn how remote spectrum monitors from Anritsu can save time, money and company resources
Consumer data use, particularly mobile video, is growing at a remarkable pace with no signs slowing, which is prompting carriers to continually invest in network densification while navigating the pressure to...
Take WLAN technology ideas from concept to consumer with confidence. Keysight keeps pace with the constantly evolving WLAN standards – such as 802.11ax and 802.11ad – all with a clear goal to continuously improve spectrum utilization, throughput, and user experience. Our complimentary videos, app...
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At the 2017 Mobile World Congress Americas, we talked with Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President at Qualcomm about the developments of mmWave and 5G NR technologies and how to overcome the challenges of rollout.
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We recently interviewed Dean Brenner, Senior Vice President, Spectrum Strategy & Technology policy at Qualcomm about the spectrum activities in the U.S., what spectrum bands are available and how 5G will utilize available and future spectrum bands.
5G is truly a global phenomenon, and 5G NR – the global 5G standard – is being designed to support all spectrum types and bands for global deployments starting in 2019. We recently sat down with Dean Brenner, SVP of Spectrum Strategy & Tech...
Those in the in-building wireless (IBW) market have heard about different “hybrids” to fix the indoor cellular connectivity problems virtually every enterprise experiences. Whether it’s in the board room, the CEO’s office, or during an important sales call – dropped calls, poor cellular reception,...
As wireless operators continue to offer higher bandwidth and prepare to offer 5G fixed-wireless and Internet of Things (IoT) services, radio access networks (RANs) are evolving. Fiber, PON, and WDM technologies continue to constitute the necessary physical layer. Cloud RAN provides scale and cost...
Recently, China Mobile, one of China’s state-owned major operator, announced the bidding result of 2017 Internet of Things (IoT) dedicated core network (phase IV). ZTE and Huawei are the final winners, proving their leading position in China. According to the result, ZTE won more...
While voice over LTE (VoLTE), voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) and other communication services open up new revenue opportunities for operators, they also increase traffic diversity, network complexity and management burden.
To profitably seize the opportunities of these network evolutions, operators need their authentication, authorization and...
The world is sitting at the dawn of 5G – a future innovation platform that has a grand vision of transforming industries and is estimated to generate over $12T of economic value by 2035. But how will 5G impact our lives in the shorter-term?...
Telecommunications networks are dynamic systems in a constant state of flux. Service providers are rapidly investing in wired and wireless systems to expand coverage and deliver better experience to consumer and enterprise end users. The current climate is marked by the evolution from LTE...
