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Nokia and Samsung renew 5G patent partnership

Nokia claims ownership of more than 20,000 patent families, 4,500 of which are considered 'essential' to 5G Nokia and Samsung have solidified a new 5G patent deal to replace the previous one that expired at the end of 2022. According to press documents, the deal...

#TBT: Samsung, CDMA and the US phone market; the phones of CES ’98; WAP Forum founded … this week in 1998

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Samsung seeks a...

Indian government monitors Vodafone Idea’s 5G plans: Report

Vodafone Idea acquired 5G spectrum in the 3.3GHz and 26GHz 5G bands India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is keeping an eye out for Vodafone Idea’s 5G roll out plans to make sure the company meets its deployment obligations, The Economic Times reported. The telco is...

Galaxy Watch5 Pro review—Excellent prosumer watch for gifting this holiday

If you are still wondering about a holiday gift for your loved one, I have a perfect idea—Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro. It has a well-balanced mix of consumer and pro features for those who enjoy a nifty smartwatch and sometimes like to venture into...

Verizon has added its first Ericsson virtualized cell site

Verizon has committed to virtualizing 20,000 sites by 2025; so far, it has virtualized more than 10,000 with Samsung Verizon has added its first Ericsson virtualized cell site to further its network virtualization efforts. The cell site, also referred to as Ericsson Cloud RAN, has...

#TBT: Full steam ahead on 5G; Broadcom attempts Qualcomm takeover; Europe charts a 5G roadmap … this week in 2017

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Toot, toot—5G on...

Ookla: Apple’s iPhone 14 series top in 5G speeds in the US

Global analysis breaks down five fastest devices by country As consumers eye holiday device deals, Ookla has released new analysis that looks at which smartphone models achieve the fastest 5G speeds around the world -- and it's a mix of models and makers, depending on...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 one-month review – Highly functional foldable phone with bold looks (Analyst Angle)

'Perfect fusion between the small size of a flip phone and ... advanced functions' My wife Ashwini and I have been using and testing Galaxy Z Flip4 for over a month. My wife uses it as a daily driver, and I intermittently steal it from...

India expects locally produced 5G gear to be available next year

Two operators in India have already launched 5G services in the country The Indian government believes that locally designed and developed 5G gear, including core and radio network components, could be commercially available by March 2023. "The processes will take an extra three to four months....

Bharti Airtel tests 5G SA tech for enterprise use cases: Report

Bharti Airtel will cover all towns in urban regions as well as key rural areas in India by March 2024 Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel is currently testing 5G Standalone (SA) technology with the aim of using it to cover certain uses cases for enterprises,...

Fujitsu tests private 5G for equipment inspection, remote recovery at data centres

Japanese IT firm Fujitsu is to start testing private 5G for equipment inspection at its major data centre in Yokohama, in the Kanagawa prefecture, as a springboard to drive “operational resilience and process automation” in the broader data centre market. The Fujitsu project, to...

Vodafone Germany expands 5G network, trials O-RAN

Vodafone said that its 5G Standalone network is currently available to nearly 20 million people across Germany Vodafone Germany said its 5G network is already providing coverage to 60 million people across the country. In a release, the telco said it has already deployed a total...

Bharti Airtel selects Aviat Networks for 5G radios

Bharti Airtel will deploy Aviat's all outdoor WTM 4800 E-Band and Multi-Band solutions Indian carrier Bharti Airtel has inked a commercial contract with Austin-based company Aviat Networks under which the latter will supply its wireless multiband radios. As part of the contract, Airtel will deploy...

Galaxy Fold 4 one-month review— best productivity device for people on the move

I have been using Galaxy Fold 4 for the last six weeks and can confidently say that this is the best productivity device for people on the move. It significantly reduces reliance on laptops and eliminates the need for a tablet. It's an excellent...

Vodafone, NTT Docomo ink O-RAN partnership

Vodafone and NTT DoCoMo also aim to remotely connect their O-RAN test capabilities in the U.K. and Japan U.K. telecom group Vodafone and Japanese telco NTT Docomo reached an agreement with the aim of cooperating to bring the benefits of O-RAN for operators and vendors...

India’s 5G push fuels Ericsson and Nokia RAN rollout – report

Dell’Oro says Ericsson and Nokia will overtake Samsung, the big 4G RAN winner Samsung may have taken the lion’s share of the Indian Radio Access Network (RAN) market in the 4G era, but Nokia and Ericsson are anticipated to gain share and lead as the...

Bharti Airtel launches new IoT connectivity solution

The Airtel ‘Always On’ solution complies with the Automotive Research Association of India’s AIS-140 standard implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways   Indian operator Bharti Airtel announced the launch of its new IoT connectivity solution, dubbed “Always On." In a release, the telco said...

How 5G network slicing expands opportunities (Reader Forum)

Cellular networks were built over several decades with features that provided a consistent experience for all users. However, over time, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) realized the need for more options and customized capabilities as enterprises continued to scale. Enter 5G — which through higher speeds,...

Matter 1.0 arrives, at last – with test labs, test tools, and mission to make IoT easier

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) this week confirmed the release of the 1.0 launch-version of the new Matter connectivity specification for interoperability of IoT products, mainly in the smart home environment. This initial release will support various smart home products, including lighting and electrical,...

Keysight Technologies inks 6G MoU with India’s IITM

The Indian government said it expected the first commercial 6G services in the country to be launched around 2030 Keysight Technologies announced it has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) that extends their existing relationship beyond...

Bharti Airtel launches 5G in eight Indian cities

The telco initially launched 5G in Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi and Bangalore Indian operator Bharti Airtel launched 5G services in major eight cities with plans to progressively cover the entire country by March 2024, local newspaper The Economic Times reported. The telco claimed to be the first...

Verizon’s approach to Open RAN Part 1—vRAN to Open RAN

Verizon has deployed Open RAN compliant, multi-vendor cell sites Verizon has deployed virtualized radio access network (vRAN) kit at some 8,000 5G sites, both mmWave and C-Band, and plans to use this architecture at 20,000 total by the end of 2025. The operator has targeted...

Samsung increases investment in green initiatives

'Samsung is responding to the threats of climate change with a comprehensive plan,' said company CEO Samsung Electronics has updated its environmental strategy, pushing its investment in green initiatives to more than KRW7 trillion ($5 billion) by 2030. The company has joined RE100, a global...

Bharti Airtel to cover key Indian cities with 5G by the end of this year

Bharti Airtel aims to reach all urban regions in India with 5G coverage by the end of 2023 Indian operator Bharti Airtel expects to cover large Indian cities with its 5G network by the end of the year, the telco’s CEO Gopal Vittal said in...