Self-driving cars, autonomous manufacturing and immersive mobile XR are all on the 5G horizon
5G networks are commercially available in dozens of countries around the globe and consumer adoption of compatible handsets is set to spike in 2020 as coverage scales and services like cloud...
Only about 25% of mobile phone users are frequently taking advantage of Wi-Fi calling, according to a new survey by network benchmarking company Global Wireless Solutions.
Wi-Fi calling is a free service that doesn't require a separate application or log-in -- but it does require...
In this white paper, learn how to install and configure OAI eNodeB (eNB) physical-layer software on NI USRP-2974 hardware to implement a 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) cellular base station (eNodeB).
Future Ettus Research application notes will show you how to install and configure the other...
Test company Rohde & Schwarz says that 5G momentum is contributing to its bottom line, with revenues up nearly 5% from last year.
The company, which is private and does not report its results publicly, nonetheless typically provides a yearly update on its finances. Rohde...
Network testing and engineering firm P3 Group AG has rebranded itself, taking the name of the Germanic umlaut -- two small dots placed over a vowel -- to symbolize itself as an agent of change. An umlaut, the company said, "changes a regular vowel...
If you are an operator, 5G deployment is, for sure, one of your highest priorities. Considering the huge investments involved, you always wonder whether all the outlandish claims of 5G are true. The rapid expansion of 5G with more than 30 commercial networks and...
In the crowded spectrum of consumer wireless, military communications and radar, precise, stable signal simulation to test your device is critical.
Learn best practices to leverage the capabilities of your signal generator and optimize your testing for the most accurate measurements.
Download the two-part application note...
Join Signals Research Group (SRG) for a deep dive analysis of 5G network performance on a global basis (Asia, Europe and North America), including both millimeter wave and sub 6 GHz.
SRG will present detailed results that the consultancy collected in its benchmark studies of...
Alaska rural users had the highest latency among the 50 states, followed by Montana rural users
Hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars are being allocated toward improving rural connectivity, with the Federal Communications Commission last week announcing a sixth wave of funded projects from the...
Rohde & Schwarz's deep packet inspection specialist ipoque, Dell and Cardinality have partnered on a new virtualized probe and analytics solutions for telcos which leverages ipoque's recently announced R&S Net Sensor OEM software IP probe.
The probe is integrated with Cardinality's Perception big data analytics...
Late last month, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) held its fourth round of testing aimed at ensuring interoperability across products that provide mission-critical features based on 3GPP standards.
The event included remote testing as well as an in-person final event held at the Savonia...
5G is definitely fast and has a lot of potential, but it's still in its infancy as far as technologies go -- it needs time to mature and get past its early growing pains, according to a new report on U.S. 5G networks from...
EXFO improved its financial performance for its full-year fiscal 2019 results, with sales up 6.4% from fiscal 2018 to $286.9 million and a net loss that was trimmed by nearly 80%, to a loss of $2.5 million.
Philippe Morin, EXFO CEO, said in a statement...
The new MVNO kids are the block have set their sights on the coveted postpaid market, and they are succeeding in capturing a large chunk of growth while offering an experience that generally meets and can even succeed the experience of the underlying network(s)...
The anticipation of broader 5G deployments is one of the driving factors for fiber-optic testing and monitoring needs in data centers, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan. The analyst firm said that the shift from multi-fiber push-on (MPO)-8 to MPO-12 is...
Distance to urban areas is a key factor determining the experience rural users will have, OpenSignal says
How well are mobile networks working for rural U.S. residents? OpenSignal said that there are two primary factors in rural mobile network experience: the proximity of the area...
Backed by three years of funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the GSMA is launching a research and pilot program with the goal of tech inclusivity, particularly financial inclusion via mobile.
The new Inclusive Tech Lab will provide a "hands-on approach to research,...
Oscillation caused by insufficient path loss between a bidirectional amplifier’s (BDA) donor and serving antennas is one of the most common and most serious forms of interference in cellular networks.
This white paper provides a general overview of how BDAs work, the conditions leading to...
In the 1990s, agile software development profoundly transformed software development. Agile is far more than a process; it’s a new way to work. Today, a similar transformation is happening in test and measurement: TestOps. Learn about TestOps and how to accelerate your product development...
Inside a burning building, alarms are going off -- and the first responders on-scene still need to be heard and hear their communications devices. Outside, fellow responders are conversing as they stand next to a fire truck with its pump running, as more emergency...
The Federal Communications Commission is throwing its support behind two 5G testbeds -- one in New York City, one in Salt Lake City -- with experimental licensing which will let companies and universities more easily take their 5G testing into real-world urban locations.
Funding for...
Crowd-sourced device data analysis showed that users spent less than 10% of time on 3G
5G may be the new kid on the block, but LTE is the workhorse of current networks -- and Verizon's LTE outperforms the rest in terms of consistent, high-quality user...
5G networks will need to offer more capacity and flexibility while lowering the operational expenses of the system. Two new technologies can simultaneously address both the increase in capacity and the increase in energy efficiency: Virtualization & Massive MIMO.
This white paper provides an overview...
Wired and wireless operators are juggling an unprecedented number of simultaneous transitions in their networks: from purpose-built hardware to virtualized network functions and software-defined networks; from highly manual processes to DevOps and automation, and ever-faster speeds across the network as a whole. Cable companies...
