Just because Apple has a 5G phone doesn’t mean I want one, today. I made a promise that in 2021, I’d buy someone a new phone (undoubtedly Apple) for a graduation gift. Will that new phone be one from the iPhone 12 series? Probably not, though I will honor my promise when the time comes…
Video: Panel highlights Open RAN technology and policy
Representatives from Open RAN suppliers and users explain how how government policy can affect the ongoing development and deployment of 5G networks.
Analyst: 5G is all about the traffic
If you’ve been following 5G technical developments for the last few years, you probably know that 5G encompasses more than just faster download speeds. You may have heard about low latency (1 msec or less) and the applications that makes possible. Now, 5G is in deployment and the hype far exceeds reality. The hype, of…
5G’s current state: What you need to know
Ed. Note: All material in this article taken from the author’s report “5G: What Are the Real Status and Real Economics?” published by IGI Group. 5G Technology World interviewed Holliday in Analyst: 5G is all about the traffic, which will post on January 21, 2020. We read a great deal about 5G in the local…
5G network infrastructure expansion strategies must include future-proof tech
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…