BROWSING: 5G

Most enterprises will turn to 5G IoT – report

CSPs are predicted to see more growth in 5G IoT than LTE, as well as low-bandwidth connectivity via NB-IoT and LoRaWAN Enterprises are increasing Internet of Things (IoT) deployments because they’re meeting or exceeding Return on Investment (ROI), according to Omdia’s most recent IoT Enterprise...

Nokia, Hill AFB expand 5G radar interference testing with O-RAN

With Phase 1 successfully completed, the initial Dynamic Spectrum Sharing testbed expands with Nokia's Service Enablement Platform and RIC Nokia announced an extension of its previously announced partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to mitigate potential military radar interference with 5G networks. Hill...

Deutsche Telekom sells 51% of GD Towers

Deutsche Telekom said GD Towers operates more than 40,000 sites in Germany and Austria Germany carrier Deutsche Telekom announced the sale of 51% of GD Towers comprising its tower assets in Germany and Austria, to Digital Bridge and Brookfield for 17.5 billion euros ($17.58 billion),...

Optus claims first four component CA 5G SA data call in Australia

The 4CC data trial combined Optus’ low-band spectrum and 2,100MHz FDD bands with 2,300MHz and 3,500MHz TDD bands Australian operator Optus has completed what it claims to be the first four component carrier aggregation 5G standalone data call in the country. To achieve this milestone, Optus...

‘Below expectations’ – near-term private LTE and 5G forecasts adjusted down, again

Analyst house Dell’Oro Group has adjusted down its near-term forecast for the private LTE and 5G market. It said its calculations show that radio access network (RAN) shipments and revenues are “again coming in below expectations, resulting in another markdown”. The market will roughly...

Switch, conserve, diversify – the global IoT project to change the energy mix (Analyst Angle)

The war in Ukraine is being fought through many unconventional means. One of the most prominent relates to energy supply and dependence. In 2021, about two-fifths of the gas that Europeans burned came from Russia. The war has boosted already high prices of oil...

The trouble with private 5G for Industry 4.0 | Part 6 – the channel

This is article is taken from a recent editorial report on Industrial 5G Innovation – From Setting Standard to Becoming Standard; the previous instalment in this serialised version of the report is available here. Subsequent instalments are listed below (linking either to the original...

ExteNet to deploy private wireless network at the AT&T Center

In January, ExteNet Systems had announced a partnership with SS&E to deliver a new 5G cellular solution to the AT&T Center ExteNet Systems, a provider of LTE/5G and fiber neutral host communications infrastructure solutions, will deploy a private wireless network at the AT&T Center in...

Beijing reaches 54,000 5G base stations at end-April

Chinese carriers already provides full 5G coverage in 52 key business areas and key scenic spots across Beijing China’s capital Beijing had completed the construction of nearly 54,000 5G base stations by the end of April, Chinese press reported. According to Gu Jinxu, deputy head...

SoftBank, Kyocera demo backhaul system using 5G mmWave

The test was conducted using SoftBank base stations located in Tokyo Japanese operator SoftBank and compatriot company Kyocera conducted a backhaul system verification test utilizing the millimeter-wave band allocated to SoftBank for 5G services. In a release, the telco said that the test was conducted using...

Will fixed wireless access drive near-term mmWave monetizaton?

mmWave-backed fixed wireless access is making gains outside of dense urban areas Fixed wireless access is emerging as a primary driver of new revenues for mobile operators. It’s how Verizon initially went to market with 5G and has since evolved to a significantly larger geographic...

The trouble with private 5G for Industry 4.0 | Part 5 – the system

This is article is taken from a recent editorial report on Industrial 5G Innovation – From Setting Standard to Becoming Standard; the previous instalment in this serialised version of the report is available here. Subsequent instalments are listed below (linking either to the original...

Deutsche Telekom expands partnership with Google Cloud

Deutsche Telekom will trial Google Cloud’s data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions German carrier Deutsche Telekom and Google Cloud announced a new expanded partnership to define a joint roadmap for bringing cloud products and services closer to mobile and connected devices...

Indian government confirms four bidders for 5G spectrum

The 5G spectrum auction is scheduled to start on July 26 India’s Department of Telecom (DoT) confirmed that it had received applications from Adani Data Networks, Reliance Jio Infocomm, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel for participation in upcoming 5G auction. The telecom department also said that...

Next G Alliance recommends technologies that will be key to 6G

In June, ATIS’ Next G Alliance released a report presenting the use cases and applications for the future 6G network ATIS’ Next G Alliance released a new report with recommendations forecasting the technologies that will be needed to advance the 6G future as well as...

Qualcomm Webinar: 5G mmWave today – Insights on monetization and global adoption

mmWave is poised to deliver the true promise of 5G – cost-efficient extreme capacity and new user experiences. With 110+ operators licensed to deploy ultra-high band spectrum above 24 GHz in over 27 countries, and a robust mmWave device ecosystem, strong 5G mmWave growth...

Looking in the eyes of enterprise – four key requirements for private 5G (Reader Forum)

Operators and vendors alike have stars (and more than a few dollar signs) in their eyes as they gaze longingly at the private wireless opportunity. It’s true; enterprises across industry verticals want to unleash a range of next-gen, connectivity-driven use cases. Finally, a market...

The trouble with private 5G for Industry 4.0 | Part 4 – the features

This is article is taken from a recent editorial report on Industrial 5G Innovation – From Setting Standard to Becoming Standard; the previous instalment in this serialised version of the report is available here. Subsequent instalments are listed below (linking either to the original...

IoT leaders proclaim smart business of green tech – as LoRaWAN goes (Iggy) pop

The powers-that-be in LoRaWAN World have decided LoRaWAN will save the planet, and the tech ecosystem that has grown around it will get rich in the process – and the customers it engages will do both, as newly sustainable and newly profitable enterprises. That...

Indian conglomerate Adani seeks spectrum for 5G private network

The Government of India recently announced plans to hold an auction of 5G spectrum by the end of July Indian multinational conglomerate Adani Group confirmed its intention to participate in the upcoming 5G spectrum in India with the aim of building a private network to...

Korean government urges telcos to launch mid-tier 5G data plans

The total number of 5G subscribers in South Korea reached nearly 24 million in May South Korea’s Minister of Science and ICT Lee Jong-ho urged the country’s mobile carriers to introduce mid-tier 5G data plans during a meeting with the operator’s CEOs. During the minister’s first...

Stonepeak to buy 29% stake in American Tower’s US data center business

American Tower will retain managerial and operational control of the data center business American Tower Corporation and Stonepeak, an investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, announced that Stonepeak, on behalf of certain affiliated investment vehicles, will acquire an ownership interest of approximately 29%...

Jet tests maritime 5G with floating base station

Maritime 5G grows a step closer to reality with Jet's testing of a floating 5G base station, funded via UK's 5G RuralDorset initiative.

T-Mobile US maintains its 5G lead: Opensignal

However, Verizon and AT&T also saw notable increases in 5G download speeds as result of their C-band deployments Opensignal once again crowned T-Mobile US the fastest 5G carrier in the U.S. in its latest 5G Experience report. That makes this the sixth "win" for the...