Different private network spectrum suits different use cases, but is a challenge for cost-efficiency and ecosystem growth
A variety of airwaves are being used or proposed for private network spectrum, from low-band spectrum in the 400 GHz range to millimeter-wave spectrum allocations. That wide range...
5G DC enables T-Mobile US to aggregate 2.5 GHz and mmWave spectrum, allowing for a huge boost to uplink throughput and capacity
T-Mobile US claimed a new world record with its 5G standalone (SA) network, leveraging an emerging feature called New Radio Dual Connectivity (5G...
The decline in the RAN market is expected to moderate after 2024, according to Dell'Oro
The global radio access network (RAN) market is forecast to decline at a compound annual rate of -2% during the 2024-2028 period as continued 5G investments will be offset by...
The use of mmWave links in Wi-Fi 8 is expected to deliver the higher bandwidth and data rates
Even though the certification for Wi-Fi 8, or 802.11bn, is still several years away, vendors and standards bodies are already formulating plans around what Wi-Fi 8 will...
Deutsche Telekom has made private 5G available in so-called millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum at 26 GHz for the first time in Germany. It claims the band allows for round-trip latencies of three to four milliseconds and download and upload data rates of more than...
Ericsson noted that this drone is one of the first natively mmWave 5G devices in the factory
Ericsson has begun a proof of concept with an autonomous 5G mmWave connected drone with the aim of performing indoor activities within the Ericsson 5G smart factory in...
When it comes to over-the-air (OTA) testing, more test points equals more test time, says NI Chief Systems R&D Engineer
When it comes to over-the-air (OTA) testing, more test points equals more test time, and this has never been more true than in the case...
As 2024 progresses, the momentum behind mmWave fixed wireless access (FWA) technology shows no signs of slowing down. 2023 witnessed several milestones proving mmWave's potential to deliver faster data speeds, lower latency, and higher bandwidth compared to other wireless technologies. With expanded global deployments...
Repeaters and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces could help simply and quickly extend 5G mmWave coverage
As the demand for mobile broadband capacity in user-dense environments like stadiums continues to increase, Qualcomm continues to work to improve the near-term performance of mmWave communications, as well as to...
ZTE unveiled 10 5G-A products including UBR and FDD massive MIMO products, mmWave products and a non-terrestrial networks (NTN) base station
Chinese vendor ZTE Corporation recently announced 5G-Advanced (5G-A) products at an event during MWC 2024, which took place in Barcelona, Spain, last week.
During its...
During the days of early launches, 5G was practically synonymous with millimeter-wave. With the debut of the new technology, expectations were so high that no spectrum could live up to them. So when midband airwaves became available, it was no surprise that they quickly...
Ceragon said it is expected to begin delivery and deployment of the new sites in the second quarter of 2024
Israeli wireless solutions firm Ceragon Networks has signed an agreement with a global integrator, in support of a network modernization project for a Tier 1...
The semiconductor industry faces the challenge of creating components that can generate high output power at exceptionally high frequencies. The growing demand for increased bandwidth adds another layer of complexity. Power amplifiers, typically in the form of monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMIC), are crucial...
Explore the fundamentals of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) with our new white paper!
RIS is drawing increasing attention due to its wide range of potential benefits for modern millimeterwave systems as well as future 6G applications. This technology uses metamaterials to control electromagnetic waves passing...
The two companies are collaborating to optimize Airties’ managed Wi-Fi solutions to integrate more easily on broadband carrier platforms, featuring Qualcomm 5G FWA platform
French company Airties, which provides managed Wi-Fi for broadband service providers, announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies for fixed wireless access...
T-Mobile US, working with Ericsson and Qualcomm, achieved speeds of 4.3 Gbps
T-Mobile US is touting its tests of millimeter-wave spectrum in its 5G Standalone production network, saying that it has been able to hit download speeds of 4.3 Gbps.
Those downlink speeds were achieved with...
Ceragon Networks is looking to buy Siklu for $13 million to $15 million
Israeli 5G wireless transport provider Ceragon Networks is looking to acquire connectivity solutions provider Siklu for an enterprise value of $13 million to $15 million.
In a press statement, Ceragon CEO Doron Arazi...
ZTE also noted that the partnership will enhance rapid Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) connections
Malaysian state-run 5G network operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has signed a partnership with local carrier Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Chinese vendor ZTE Corporation to carry out a 5G live trial...
In March, Ofcom unveiled plans to award spectrum in the 26GHz and 40GHz bands for 5G and other mobile technologies
U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom confirmed plans to award millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum but announced it will not hold an auction until a decision has been...
Fixed wireless access (FWA) using sub-6 GHz spectrum has generated significant new revenue since 2021 for mobile network operators (MNOs) at the expense of the cable industry. This should be no surprise given research by Nokia in 2020 showing that consumers would be willing...
Verizon says the new network design is less expensive to build, quicker to deploy and addresses the 'unique complexities' of distributed end users
Verizon used its mmWave spectrum holdings and fiber infrastructure to demonstrate point-to-multipoint internet service to multi-dwelling units (MDUs) in a network design...
Andrea Caldini is vice president of product engineering and development, global network and technology, at Verizon, and has been instrumental in the company's pursuit of private networks such as its deployments with KPMG in support of healthcare and life sciences, with the Port of Virginia,...
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Chinese vendor ZTE partnered with Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's largest mobile operator, and Qualcomm Technologies to complete the trial of mmWave 5G Standalone technology at the AZ center in Bangkok, ZTE said in a release.
During the trial, ZTE noted that 5G mmWave...