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  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 …

  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 …

  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 …

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. …

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.

https://www.https://youtu.be/IVRQgGaDlk4 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 …

  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 – …

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 …

  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 …

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 …

Improve your results for design and test network analysis at millimeter-wave frequencies: get five hints to help you optimize device performance.

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 …

  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 …

  Learn about the challenges of C-RAN, and best practices for testing   Recent advancements in radio technology have allowed service providers to deploy LTE networks using a distributed baseband architecture. Radios are installed at the top of the tower, …

  On Sept 9 FiSci Technologies and Gigabeam Networks launched a new, low-cost, high-speed internet service for the residents of Whitesburg, KY. Citing frustrations from Whitesburg residents with current internet providers speed and price, FiSci Technologies approached Gigabeam Networks with …

The news provides a stream of reports that factory workers will be replaced by robots due to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).  But actually, IIoT is transforming the way companies and factories operate by automating actionable information starting with …

The news provides a stream of reports that factory workers will be replaced by robots due to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).  But actually, IIoT is transforming the way companies and factories operate by automating actionable information starting with …

This paper addresses LTE radio performance in the 3.5 GHz band and how it compares with TDD band 40 (2300-2400 MHz). Experiments have been carried out for throughput Range versus Rate, CQI variation, MCS distribution, and SINR on different path …

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a leading global supplier of the Internet of Things (IoT) modules, showcased the latest Cat M1 developments at MWC Americas 2017, taking place in San Francisco from September 12 to 14. The company brought its multi-mode BG96 …

Gigabit LTE coming alive with carrier aggregation, massive MIMO and NFV With major global operators competing to offer end users affordable, unlimited access to mobile data, more than two dozen carriers, including all four major U.S. MNOs, are in the …

For MNOs that want to deliver bandwidth and coverage today and tomorrow with 5G on the horizon, the move to fronthaul C-RAN architectures is a necessary step and delivers many benefits. However, as seen in this field trial, fronthaul C-RAN comes …

inUAVi, an innovative start-up in the drone radio frequency monitor and sensor market, has announced availability of an RF measurement instrument for use from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) that collects and relays data in real time to the drone operator …

Over 120 million subscribers entrust competitive carriers as their network operator of choice –for a whole host of reasons. Many enjoy the superb quality of their networks, while others may prefer the community-based, local feel that only a smaller carrier …

Nearly 25 years after the introduction of mobile phones, it is still disconcertingly familiar to see people leaning against a window, holding phones in the air or rushing around as they search for the elusive indoor cellular signal. The crowds …