5G

Telefonica Chile chooses Ericsson to complete virtualization of core network Telefonica, the biggest mobile network operator and internet service provider in Chile, announced it has chosen Ericsson to finish the virtualization of the operator’s core network. Telefonica said completely virtualizing …

The 5G trial used a 4.5 GHz system developed with Huawei Japanese telco NTT DoCoMo announced the completion of what it claims to be the world’s first  outdoor trial of 5G mobile technologies for ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) using a …

The vendor believes Europe will see the initial commercial deployments of 5G in 2018 or 2019 Ericsson expects to see the initial commercial deployment of 5G technology in Europe in 2018 or 2019, international press reported, citing Arun Bansal, the …

The two companies said they will also focus on the verification of end-to-end 5G solutions Chinese vendor ZTE and Spanish telecoms groupTelefonica announced the successful completion of the first phase of a 5G transport test at the Spanish operator’s Future …

A conversation with Ken Sandfeld, President, SOLiD America, SOLiD The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and access the complete report “Wireless in the Enterprise”                         …

Edge deployment strategy dependent on 5G use case being served SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Whether it’s autonomous driving, AR/VR-type applications or myriad data-intensive smart city initiatives, moving compute, storage and processing power closer to the network edge will be key to delivering …

Olympics 5G preview ahead of KT plans for commercialization in 2019 Intel has announced a collaboration with South Korean telecoms group KT Corporation to develop a 5G showcase at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang 2018. During the games, …

5G is rapidly climbing the hype cycle. Qualcomm has even claimed it could be as “transformative as electricity.” Wireless network operators in the U.S. are not only talking about 5G, but asserting that their trials are ongoing and deployments are …

As the enterprise relentlessly moves to wireless as the default communication modality in all locations, the role of wireless connectivity changes and performance requirements grow. Wi-Fi continues to be the fundamental technology for indoor data traffic, but cellular and other …

SK Telecom used an in-building 5G relay repeater operating in the 28 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands Korean telecoms group SK Telecom announced the successful demonstration of essential technologies for 5G network communications in a real-world setting. The Asian telco …

What exactly is a 3GPP submission? As the name suggests, a 3GPP submission is a document that a company or some other entity submits to a 3GPP plenary or working group. The document, which is generally in Word or PowerPoint …

  In a recently published white paper, Maravedis discusses the advantages of using millimeter wave (mmWave) technologies, to deploy fiber-like, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). 5G FWA can provide gigabit broadband service using both licensed and unlicensed mmWave spectrum, making it …

Gigabit LTE network waiting on mobile device support Operators around the world, in addition to prepping for rapid commercialization of 5G, are working to deliver gigabit LTE network experiences based on 4×4 MIMO, 256 QAM and multi-channel carrier aggregation. The …

Telecom regulator ACMA also announced plans to re-farm the 900 MHz band for 4G services The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced it has started the processes to re-allocate spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band for future 5G services, …

IEEE working group focuses on accelerating fog computing adoption To help meet the demand of fog and edge computing, the OpenFog Consortium recently announced its OpenFog Reference Architecture will provide a foundation for a new IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) working …

A conversation with Werner Sievers, CEO, Nextivity The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and access the complete report “Wireless in the Enterprise” Most enterprise wireless infrastructure is indoors – offices, warehouses, factories, retail outlets. The big …

The advent of 4G LTE cellular networks was a big leap forward for the world of mobile data by providing users with data transfer bandwidths capable of enabling full internet on-the-go. Today’s 4G networks can support bandwidths up to 20 …

Enterprise sales split into webscale/extra-large enterprise group, and group focused on transportation, energy and the public sector Rajeev Suri, CEO of Nokia, this week discussed how the company’s “laser-like focus” on enterprise sales has led to a number of new …

Verizon expanding from 4×4 MIMO with new project in Irvine, California Multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) is seen as a key technology in the continued evolution of LTE networks as well as future 5G networks. In the dozens of gigabit LTE deployments …

The evolution to 5G requires a new approach to network architecture In order to realize the 5G future, “We can’t just do more of the same to get more out of our networks,” analyst Monica Paolini of Senza Fili said …

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 …

End-to-end network slicing holds promise as the key to unlocking new business opportunities with 5G to drive revenue growth. So exactly how will service providers benefit from slicing? And how can they overcome technical challenges? This webinar, developed by Strategy …

  Network topologies are changing as consumer and enterprise demands for bandwidth increase at a staggering rate. The advancements we’re seeing in wireless connectivity are not possible without corresponding advancements in the wired physical plant. Much of this innovation is …

  A conversation with Asha Keddy, Vice President of Next Generation and Standards, Intel The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of the complete interview and access the complete report “Wireless in the Enterprise”               …