5G-Advanced

Frequency Range 3 (FR3) is positioned between sub-6 GHz and mmWave In sum – what to know: Not mmWave 2.0 – FR3 sits between sub-6 GHz and mmWave and is designed to extend mid-band capacity upward without some of the …

T-Mobile Business CMO calls 5G-Advanced and network slicing the ‘secret sauce’ behind Edge Control’s ability to route local traffic securely and efficiently T-Mobile US launched Edge Control this week, a hybrid private 5G-Advanced service for enterprises, promising “private network-like performance …

Quantum-safe security, quantum sensing at the edge, and quantum computing for optimization make distribution networks more secure, situationally aware, and economically efficient 5G Advanced (3GPP Release 18) is giving utilities the deterministic connectivity they’ve been waiting for. The next unlock comes from weaving quantum technologies …

5G SA testing with 6-CA pushes downlink speeds up to 6.3 Gbps T-Mobile US touted the results of recent field testing that used six-component carrier aggregation (6-CA), combining the carrier’s low and mid-band spectrum on its 5G Standalone network to …

During MWC 2025, ZTE and China Mobilethe unveiled ‘Communication-Sensing-Computing-Intelligence’ and ‘Ambient IoT’ ZTE Corporation has partnered with China Mobile to present the latest innovations in 5G-A x AI during an event at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025. During the …

‘Telecom is poised to deliver the true capabilities of 5G,’ new Spirent 5G report says On the verge of value and game-changing innovation, but not quite there yet—that’s the message from Spirent Communications’ latest assessment of the state of 5G. …

5G-Advanced (5G-A) is expected to launch commercially around 2026 and is often described as a “stepping stone” to 6G. If that’s the case, what features can we expect for 5G-A? What progress have CSPs and their partners made in preparing …

If most 5G-Advanced capabilities are aimed at the enterprise, can telcos still discover new consumer revenue? Do they need to? Here’s the problem for operators (it’s nothing new): The smartphone market is saturated — they can’t sell more monthly subscriptions, …

GSMA survey says: Enhanced multi-carrier operations, 5G multicast and advanced MIMO topped the list of 5G-Advanced priorities for telcos We saw the first set of technical specifications for 5G-Advanced (5G-A) in 3GPP Release 18; in addition to ongoing network performance …

To understand the commercial reality of cellular connectivity, in this case 5G, it’s important to understand the standardization work that set the stage for real-world deployments. So before we look into what’s coming from 3GPP in Releases 18, 19 and …

In the rapidly evolving landscape of telecommunications, the convergence of 5G-Advanced, artificial intelligence, and green technologies is reshaping the industry’s future. We recently had the opportunity to engage with Li Xiaotong, Vice President of ZTE Corporation, to explore how these …

ZTE said its R&D expenses accounted for for 20.7% of operating revenue during the period Chinese vendor ZTE announced revenues of CNY 90.04 billion ($12.64 billion) for the first three quarters of 2024, representing an increase of 0.7% year-on-year. In …

As global demand for more efficient, sustainable energy systems grows, the adoption of 5G technology has already begun to show its potential in transforming industries, particularly through its applications in smart energy and smart grid networks. But now, the next …

Often called AI-native, many pillars of 6G are expected to incorporate this technology 6G is still very much in the R&D phase and will not be available until 2030 or later, but alas, it is quickly crowding out discussions of …

Earlier this week the Schwab Network news program with Nicole Pettalides invited me on the show to discuss Verizon quarterly earnings. I took the conversation wider and deeper onto the changing wireless industry. I’ve been offering comment on the always …

The 5G evolution is now ready to enter its next transformational phase with the introduction of 5G-Advanced and address the initial limitations of 5G Non-Standalone (5G NSA) implementations, while refining foundational aspects and further improving existing systems. This advancement will …

Huawei noted that more than 60 operators have unveiled their plans to commercialize 5G-A Chinese vendor Huawei has launched what it claims to be the world’s first commercial “5.5G”, or 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network platform based on 3GPP Release 18. The …

Huawei emphasized that 2024 will be the first year of commercial 5G-A deployments SHANGHAI—Chinese vendor Huawei expects 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology will create new business opportunities, while it will protect previous investments made by operators in the 5G field. At MWC …

The difference between 5G-A and 5.5G wireless may just be marketing Marketing is one of many important keys to success for any company in any evolving industry. Marketing helps set competitors apart in a noisy and chaotic marketplace. However, in …

With the continued evolution of 5G, close-in priorities for operators are understanding the why and how of 5G-Advanced, working with satellite providers on Non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and setting the stage for the commercialization of 6G in the 2030 timeframe. And …

Although the 5G-Advanced era does not officially begin until the freeze of 3GPP’s Release 18, which is expected in June of this year, mobile network operators are already busy testing of related technology and features in the lab and even …

The full connectivity of digital infrastructure and the intelligent platform are the twin engines for smart factories to accelerate the intelligent manufacturing upgrade, according to Summer Chen, Vice President and General Manager of Branding and PR Strategies at ZTE. During …

As of January 2024, 261 operators in 101 countries had launched commercial 5G services, GSMAi said 5G connections are expected to represent 51% of total mobile connections at a global level by 2029, according to new figures from GSMA Intelligence …

Maxis said the trial featured interactive applications of 5G-Advanced, including low latency live streamings, live 3D content and immersive AR experiences Malaysian carrier Maxis and Chinese vendor Huawei said they have successfully showcased what it claims to be the the …

Qualcomm SVP Durga Malladi looks at 5G success stories to date, and discusses the AI-enabled future of telecoms In an wide-ranging interview ahead of Mobile World Congress with RCR Wireless News, Qualcomm SVP and GM of Technology Planning and Edge …