BROWSING: 5G

Mexico to reach 87 million 5G subscribers by 2030: GSMA

GSMA also estimates that 5G networks will cover 86% of Mexico’s population by 2030 5G subscribers in Mexico are expected to reach 87 million by 2030, up compared to 16.9 million in 2025, according to a report by telecom association GSMA. The GSMA report showed that...

Telit Cinterion sells automotive IoT unit to IoT-hungry German outfit Kontron for €24.5m

Bit late, but important to report: US-headquartered IoT module maker Telit Cinterion announced at the start of the month (July 3) that it has agreed to sell its cellular IoT automotive business to German IoT and IT electronics manufacturer Kontron for €24.5 million. The...

Brazil to reach 179 million 5G subscribers by 2030: GSMA

GSMA noted that 5G networks will cover 84% of the country’s population by 2030 5G subscribers in Brazil are forecast to reach 179 million by 2030, up compared to 36.2 million in 2025, according to a recent report by telecom association GSMA. The report showed that...

Orange deploys 5G SA private network for the Port of Barcelona

Orange said that the deployment of this 5G virtual private network will require a total investment of $4.04 million Spanish operator Orange has developed a 5G Standalone (SA) virtual private network for the port of Barcelona, ​​with the aim of offering advanced mobility service to...

Three key aspects of the 6G vision—automation, spectrum, space

Future 6G system will likely realize many of the use cases initially promised to happen in the 5G era, said Stéphane Téral, chief analyst at LightCounting 6G systems are expected to be commercially launched by 2030, while the first phase of standardization will likely start...

Ericsson sales drop, but Q2 results still ‘in line with expectations’

While Network sales declined by 13%, Enterprise sales grew by a 20%, and in total, Ericsson reported $6.3 billion) in sales Ericsson reported a loss of $65.2 million in its second quarter and shares slid down 8.7%., but said its overall results are “in line with expectations.” Further,...

Kagan: How AI, Chatbot and 5G are impacting your company and industry

Recently, I was asked to give a speech to a group of executives about the changing state of the industry thanks to 5G, AI, Chatbot, IoT and more. You see these new technologies are transforming industry after industry. As always, there will be leaders...

NEC, Fujitsu test interoperability of “post-5G” O-RAN base stations

NEC said that the tests were conducted from August 2021 to June 2023 Japanese companies NEC and Fujitsu are currently conducting research and development of a technology for testing the interoperability of "post-5G" base stations compliant with O-RAN specifications. In a release, the partners said that...

GSMA and European Space Agency partner on mobile, satellite integration

GSMA and ESA partnership will help develop new satellite and terrestrial network technologies that allow for better integration with 5G and 6G systems The GSMA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) that outlines plans to jointly develop new...

Managing a new RF environment

Regis Lerbour, VP of Product, Network Testing and RAN Engineering at Infovista, said that traditional RF testing approaches will need to evolve given the current RF environment The RF environment of cellular networks is currently going through a significant evolution. 5G is leveraging many more...

Vodafone Germany already deployed 12,000 5G SA antennas

Vodafone currently operates more than 26,700 mobile radio stations in Germany Vodafone Germany has deployed 4,100 5G Standalone (SA) stations with around 12,000 5G SA antennas across the country, Vodafone Germany said in a release. Vodafone currently operates more than 26,700 mobile radio stations in...

Editorial Report: Private 5G for IoT—plotting timelines, defining applications, and making bets

Development of the 5G standard is ongoing, and much of its most enterprise-relevant functionality will be made available in forthcoming releases. This paper considers what private 5G offers to enterprises today, how and when its functionality will develop for enterprises over the next few...

#TBT: Crown Castle adds a Lightower; Comcast eyes enterprise IoT; AT&T tests 5G mmWave FWA … 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! Crown Castle to...

MediaTek Dimensity 6000 series makes 5G more ‘mainstream’

MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC offers enhanced power efficiency, AI-powered camera technologies and reliable Sub-6 5G connectivity MediaTek has launched its new Dimensity 6000 series, beginning with a chipset for mainstream 5G devices. The new SoC — the Dimensity 6100+ — integrates an enhanced 5G modem...

5G to reach 57% of mobile connections in LatAm by 2030: GSMA

The GSMA report stated that the region will see a 5G penetration of 11% by 2025 5G is forecast to reach 57% of the total mobile connections in Latin America in 2030, up from a current penetration of around 2%, according to a recent report...

Ericsson activates solar-powered 5G site in Texas

The 5G site in Plano, Texas is powered by solar energy and leverages integrated lithium-ion batteries Ericsson this week activated a 5G site in Plano, Texas powered by solar energy and leveraging integrated lithium-ion batteries. According to Kevin Zvokel, the company’s SVP and head of...

Airtel launches 5G services in Kenya

Airtel said it has launched its 5G offering in over 370 sites across the country Kenyan operator Airtel announced the launch of commercial 5G services in the African nation. With this launch, Airtel has become the second operator to launch 5G in Kenya, after Safaricom. Airtel said...

Editorial Report: More spectrum, new challenges: PIM in the age of 5G

PIM interference is a significant challenge in 5G networks due to increased complexity and diverse spectrum bands. In RCR Wireless News' latest report, we highlight the causes, impact, and mitigation strategies related to PIM interference. Read the report to learn more about: 5G networks' density, increased bandwidth, and mid-band...

It’s time for 5G to Standalone

The rich 5G vision that captured the popular imagination years ago, with articles in the media on how 5G would transform the way we live and work, has yet to be fully realized. There is growing consumer sentiment that 5G has been a letdown; that it...

Nokia, Ooredoo Qatar demo 5G SA data call with 5G core network

Nokia highlighted that its 5G SA core will also enable VoNR technology for Ooredoo Qatar Finnish vendor Nokia announced it has successfully demonstrated what it claims to be the first data call in 5G Standalone mode in Qatar, with local carrier Ooredoo Qatar. The Nordic vendor...

Vodafone warns of cut in 5G investment if Three merger blocked

The Vodafone-Three merger is subject to approval from the Competition and Markets Authority U.K. operators Vodafone and Three could potentially reduce investments in the 5G field if local regulators block the proposed merger between the two telcos, local newspaper The Times reported Vodafone CEO Ahmed...

Dish shakes up network execs, with Mayo to retire

Dish Wireless will have a new EVP and CTO as of September, with a Vodafone alum coming onboard who will oversee both network technology strategy and operatiosr; those roles are currently held by Dave Mayo and Marc Rouanne. Mayo, Dish's EVP of network development,...

The future of Wi-Fi—Broadcom champions a ‘smart’ spectrum strategy 

In a little over three years after the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made 1,200 megahertz of spectrum available in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use, we are seeing significant momentum. Hundreds of Wi-Fi 6E devices have been certified, a full ecosystem of Wi-Fi 7 products...

Capgemini Webinar: Putting 5G to work, in Industrial Connectivity Networks

Wireless connectivity is increasingly becoming a necessity for business critical services in industrial processes, especially those related to assembly lines and other modes of production. Many industries are looking at 5G to play a pivotal role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In this webinar,...