Why? What? How? An insider’s perspective.
If you were like me and the 100,000+ other attendees, you were at Mobile World Congress (MWC) last week in Barcelona, Spain, and were inundated with 5G everywhere. However, unlike me, hopefully you got to return home at the...
Migrating from distributed RAN (D-RAN) technology to centralized radio access networks (C-RAN) is the next innovation in mobile fronthaul architecture – a trend that is already taking off in many parts of the world. With the ability to centralize base stations (BBUs) in a...
With its new SoC, Sequans includes LTE connectivity along with the horsepower necessary for increasingly complex IoT applications
At this point, there are well established IoT use cases like wearables, environmental sensing and asset tracking, but when the connectivity power of 5G is factored in,...
The hopes for what 5G can accomplish are a testament to mobile’s triumph.
Mobile has been so successful, on such a massive scale, that it has become the largest technology platform in human history. The promise of 5G is taking everything we have learned, evolving...
Signaling-control delivered via software sets the stage for the explosion in IoT devices, as well as 5G, while accelerating innovation
Virtualizing telecommunications networks is a costly and expensive task. But, given the increasing complexity of existing networks, coupled with the continued and dramatic growth of...
Learn how geospatial network data, coupled with cloud-based centralized control and monitoring, drives QoE and cuts opex as 5G takes shape
Telecommunications operators have access to a rich pool of customer, both consumer and enterprise, data that, if properly harnessed, can provide valuable insight into...
InterDigital leverages horizontal platform and vertical partners to address customer needs
With myriad access choices, standard and non-standard, and based in licensed and unlicensed spectrum, the booming Internet of Things (IoT) space is an increasingly fragmented ecosystem. This presents problems for both operators and vendors...
Combine carrier aggregation, 4x4 MIMO, 256-QAM, and LAA to provide a gigabit LTE experience for users, while increasing network efficiency
As the standards and testing work around 5G continues, some of the foundational technologies are being deployed by operators today to provide a gigabit LTE...
Mobile network and LPWAN infrastructure operators expect to play a major role in tomorrow’s “smart cities,” and they are learning that their networks can be even more effective when paired with other wireless technologies. In one major U.S. city, a Tier 1 operator is...
This white paper will cover how wireless communication infrastructure can evolve to support growing user and data demands, ass well as how service operators are investigating the use of mmWave technology to evaluate the best candidate frequencies for use in next gen 5G mobile applications.
Serge Willenegger, Qualcomm SVP of product management, explains how gigabit LTE will enable new use cases for wireless, including consistent cloud connectivity, industrial IoT use cases, virtual reality and augmented reality.
CommScope's Vice President, Portfolio Marketing Philip Sorrells talks CommScope's role in the evolution of virtualization and fiber strategy to move from theoretical implementation to practical implementations of the new 5G technologies. He also discussed how CommScope helps solve their customers issues with power, backhaul,...
Multiport base station antennas allow operators to maintain control while speeding LTE and LTE-Advanced deployments
All across the globe, mobile network operators are working to deploy LTE and LTE-Advanced network infrastructure, while investing heavily in the research and development that will shape 5G. At the...
Telecommunications carriers depend on optical fiber networks with ever-faster speeds and greater capacity to serve the insatiable data demands of their customers. Whether for fiber-to-the-antenna, Distributed Antenna Systems or fiber-to-the-home for residential or enterprise customers, those larger, faster fiber connections are a key competitive...
Nokia discusses the role of virtualization from the EPC to the baseband unit
The explosion of connected, smart devices, coupled with unyielding demand from consumers and enterprises for mobile data, is having a profound impact on how operators deploy and manage increasingly converged networks. 5G,...
The use of cellular technology allows us to work remotely and stay connected on the go, but unreliable service and dropped calls still affect many cell phone users. Losing a call can frustrate businesses by negatively impacting customer service and reputation.
One way to solve...
Are you ready for 5G? Because it is closer than you may think.
In fact, we are getting our first glimpse of it today with the rich portfolio of technology advancements that are arriving with LTE Advanced Pro (3GPP Release 13 and beyond). We now...
The move to 4.3-10 RF connectors from 7-16 DIN connectors eases small cell deployments by reducing footprint and improving port density
Building and maintaining a mobile network is an incredibly complex and expensive task involving massive investment in infrastructure and spectrum assets. Mobile network operators...
From opening an app to closing a deal, almost everything we do during a day is made simpler by reliable wireless service. What isn’t simple is deciding how to deliver reliable service to employees or customers, day in and day out.
Many enterprises and venues...
Security and high-speed requirements set new standards for performance.
Are you tired of being dogged by poor network performance or security issues at your branch offices, self-service kiosks and digital media displays, or on tablets and smartphones? If you’re managing multiple sites, the frustration multiplies...
Security has been called the internet of things’ Achilles heel, and with good reason. Even when IoT connections use the most secure wireless networks, data can be vulnerable at both endpoints of a connection. Unlike smartphone data, IoT data doesn’t always start and end...
The enterprise and service provider markets are going through major infrastructure transformation to keep up with growing demand for IT services. As they seek to support and explore new services, new Internet of Things initiatives and the new flexibility that comes with the advent of cloud computing,...
The service provider transition to software (NFV) and automation only increases the importance of service assurance
Increasing adoption by service providers of software defined networking and network functions virtualization techniques promises to add new levels of agility and flexibility to telecommunications networks. Cloud-based ecosystems will...
IEEE WCNC 2017 will showcase the most advanced wireless research results as well as the best wireless technology.
Held in beautiful San Francisco from March 19-22, 2017, IEEE Wireless and Networking Conference (WCNC) will feature technical an array of keynotes by luminaries in the...
