To address growing 5G demands, network operators are increasingly investing in network infrastructure to enhance capacity and deliver high-quality next-generation connectivity. With many infrastructure deployment strategies being used, operators who utilize future-proof technologies will receive higher returns on investment and greater customer satisfaction, advised Raymond Hagen, Global Product Manager at ProLabs. Investments in 5G network infrastructure…
5G network emulation solutions to validate performance of new 5G devices
Keysight Technologies announced that Sprint has selected Keysight’s 5G network emulation solutions to validate the performance of 5G new radio (NR) mobile devices, accelerating U.S. 5G commercial deployment of fixed wireless access (FWA) and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) applications. This collaboration leverages Keysight’s 5G Protocol and RF Carrier Acceptance Toolsets – part of the company’s suite…
NOTE Expands Partnership With Maven Wireless AB
NOTE will supply Maven Wireless with approximately EUR five million worth of products on an annual basis. After joint development activities dating back to 2017, batch production started in May 2019 at NOTE Pärnu, Estonia. The project is now entering the volume phase. Maven Wireless, a Swedish company, delivers sustainable coverage solutions for public cellular and…
Tracking, Tracing, and Authenticating Nuisance Callers
We’ve all experienced it—a call from an unfamiliar number and when you answer it, it’s either an automated voice on the other end, someone trying to sell you something or, even worse, someone attempting to get your personal details. These unwanted calls—otherwise known as robocalls—are currently the number one source of consumer complaints at the…
FCC Wants to Fix Maps That Now Overstate Broadband Coverage
U.S. telecom regulators are trying to fix faulty maps that don’t reflect which Americans have access to high-speed internet. Lawmakers and public-interest groups have lambasted the Federal Communications Commission for inaccurate maps that overstate coverage and hinder government efforts to subsidize internet service in unserved rural areas. A big part of the problem is how the FCC measures coverage.…
3 Wholesale Communications Trends to Watch
The next three years will be a test of strength for wholesale communications carriers, as revenues from voice services are predicted to continue to decline. Wholesale carriers have two options: decide if they exit the market altogether or transform their approach to embrace innovation and drive those additional revenue streams. Below I explore three key…
Tuesdays with Roger: What’s at Stake Moving from 4G to 5G?
On this week’s episode Recon Analytics Roger Entner provides insights about what’s at stake in the move from 4G to 5G, plus key differences planned for Release 16 and the economic impact of 5G on different countries. Follow Roger on Twitter at @RogerEntner for more insights throughout the week, and stay up to date on the latest…
10 States Sue to Block T-Mobile-Sprint Deal
Ten state attorneys general including New York and California have filed a lawsuit to block the $26 billion proposed merger of T-Mobile and Sprint, citing substantial decreases to competition and consumer harm. Joining New York and California as plaintiffs in the suit filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York…
AT&T, Uber Collaborate on 4G and 5G Connectivity for Aerial Ridesharing, Cargo Drones
Uber is teaming up with AT&T to investigate how 4G and 5G technology can help enable aerial ridesharing and cargo drones. The multi-phase collaboration will start with assessments of LTE and 5G connectivity for autonomous cargo drones and piloted aircraft operating in low-altitude airspace. AT&T said it expects this first phase to last at least…
Ericsson Boosts 5G Subscriptions Forecast to 1.9B
Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report pegs the number of mobile 5G subscriptions by the end of 2024 at 1.9 billion, a nearly 27 percent jump from the vendor’s earlier projections. Early operator deployments and 5G device readiness helped boost the figure by 400 million more subscribers since Ericsson’s November forecast of 1.5 billion 5G subscriptions. At…