BROWSING: mmWave

According to Corning, we can’t continue to close the door on 5G Because 5G’s mind-boggling speeds rely on high-frequency millimeter-wave spectrum—which doesn’t penetrate well—indoor deployment continues to be a big problem for network growth, and according to Corning, only 10% of buildings in the U.S....

The mmWave-sub6 spectrum aggregation capability of the X60 modem will result it much faster 5G connectivity The newest standalone 5G modem to Qualcomm’s line up is the Snapdragon X60, announced today. Unlike previous generations of the chipmaker’s 5G modems, the newest one is built on...

As it tackles 5G, Apple might be trying to rid itself of its dependance on Qualcomm Qualcomm will provide its Snapdragon X55—its 5G modem chip—for Apple’s newest iPhone model, but the phone maker has reportedly decided to design the phone’s antenna in-house, according to a...

The 5G speed surpasses Huawei’s October 2019 rate of 3.67 Gbps During interoperability testing using commercial solutions, Ericsson successfully delivered data with downlink speeds of 4.3 Gbps, surpassing Huawei's previous record of 3.67 Gbps, and in doing so, setting a new record for the fastest 5G speed to...

The ongoing Federal Communications Commission auction of millimeter wave licenses has now raised $7 billion in bids, with bidding continuing to slow and jockeying in the most recent round focused on smaller markets. The FCC is now holding five rounds of bidding per day. Between...

The Federal Communications Commission's ongoing millimeter wave auction has added another billion in bids, bringing the total to more than $6.1 billion. Bidding resumed yesterday after a break for the holidays. More than 14,100 licenses are up for grabs across three mmWave bands in Auction 103: the...

AT&T has reportedly pledged to provide a nationwide low-band 5G network by the first half of 2020 As 2020 begins, AT&T can officially lay claim to 20 cities where its low-band 5G network is available. While the carrier has had a 5G network for close...

5G introduces test challenges related to massive MIMO, mmWave frequencies, and over-the-air (OTA) test. Successfully overcoming these challenges is the only way to reach 5G commercialization before the competition. In Keysight's latest eBook, Making 5G Work, you will learn: 5 strategies to accelerate 5G designs ...

Mobile network operators around the world are jumping on the millimeter-wave bandwagon, with networks and devices in early stages of deployment and more in the works, according to a new report from the Global Mobile suppliers Association. The GSA examined the use of spectrum above...

Operadores en regiones como Europa, Asia y Estados Unidos han comenzado la carrera del 5G con lanzamientos comerciales durante este año. RCR Wireless News entrevisto a Ignacio Contreras, director de marketing para 5G de Qualcomm, para conocer mas sobre la vision de la empresa sobre...

  Just how different is testing for millimeter-wave-based 5G compared to previous generations of cellular technology? According to William Graff, global TCB program manager for TÜV Rhineland, the old testing rules simply don’t apply. “In many ways, you have to throw out the existing rulebook that...

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...

While U.S. operators and regulators have focused on millimeter wave for 5G services, Europe is deploying using mid-band spectrum. Operators around the continent have activated commercial 5G for consumer services. And, on the industrial front, there's significant momentum around private networks, particularly in Germany. Here...

As 5G accelerates to commercialization, preparing for pre-conformance and conformance tests is critical. 5G NR introduces new test challenges due to incomplete tests requirements, new mmWave operating bands, more complex tests, and standards that continue to evolve. Prepare for 5G New Radio Conformance Test Challenges outlines...

US Cellular was one a top bidder in both millimeter wave auctions AT&T dropped nearly a billion dollars on 24 GHz spectrum in the recent Federal Communications Commission auction, and T-Mobile US was close behind in spending more than $800 million on 24 GHz. Verizon...

The Federal Communications Commission has officially wrapped up its first two millimeter wave spectrum auctions of the year, raising more than $2.7 billion in gross bids for more than 5,800 spectrum licenses from a total of 55 bidders. The agency is already looking ahead...

The first 5G services have started to emerge around the world, with many more expected to be launched by 2020. But these networks can only be monetized if there are devices that consumers and enterprise customers can use. So what is the state of early...

  Testing for 5G devices means navigating a new list of requirements in order to ensure devices’ functionality, get them certified and bring them to market on mobile operators’ emerging 5G networks. Enabling devices at millimeter wave frequencies, also known as Frequency Range 2 (FR2),...

The Federal Communications Commission's auction of 24 GHz spectrum has garnered more than $1.409 billion in bids after eight business days and 23 rounds. That's double the $704 million that the 28 GHz auction raised in its entirety. Three rounds of bidding are being held each...

Auction proceeds despite concerns from House members, science agencies on potential impact to weather data gathering The Federal Communications Commission's auction of millimeter wave spectrum at 24 GHz raised $284 million in its first round of bidding and ended its first day with $304 million...

https://youtu.be/3gORgilg4MA This live demo showcases how 5G NR in shared and unlicensed spectrum (NR-U) can be utilized with coordinated multi-point (CoMP) in local private 5G networks to provide higher performance in terms of network capacity, user throughput and reliability.

Taking extended reality (XR) to the next level of immersion within the power and thermal constraints of a mobile device is a critical challenge. This demo showcases the potential of boundless mobile XR experiences with photorealistic visuals in a new era of distributed computing...

5G NR mmWave is unlocking new indoor deployment opportunities, bringing massive capacity, multi-gigabit and low-latency connectivity to smartphones, laptops and more. This demonstration showcases the benefits and user experiences of 5G NR mmWave for indoor venues and enterprises. https://youtu.be/FSRlv0j1PzU

Qualcomm unlocked 5G and we continue to lead the evolution of 5G NR in 3GPP Release 16 and beyond - pioneering new levels of performance and efficiency. This demonstration showcases potential future enhancements of 5G NR networks and devices operating in sub-6 GHz...