BROWSING: LTE

2019 was all about getting 1 Gbps-plus mobile experiences into the hands of consumers. In 2020, expect more of the same as operators invest in technologies like dynamic spectrum sharing to rapidly scale coverage and accelerate the transition to standalone 5G. With the move...

The number of cellular IoT connections will reach five billion by the end of 2025, from 1.3 billion by the end of 2019, according to Ericsson. Around a half will be NB-IoT and LTE-M connections, and around a quarter will be on LTE and...

Ericsson expects the global number of 5G subscriptions to reach 2.6 billion by the end of 2025, according to the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report. In the June 2019 edition of Ericsson’s Mobility Report, the Swedish vendor had forecasted 1.9 billion 5G subscribers...

Nextivity, Spry Fox Networks to facilitate in-building 4G coverage for organizations across the U.K. In preparation for new Emergency Services Network (ESN) in the U.K., Nextivity and Spry Fox Networks are joining forces to facilitate uninterrupted, in-building 4G coverage for public and private sector organizations...

This Appledore whitepaper shows how various operations functions fit together and how you can reduce the frequency of “re-invention”, by re-using both software and experience. It shows how CSPs can make 100:1 improvements in many cost and agility metrics and make agile innovation realistic. And,...

The 5G telecommunications services market has an estimated value of $2 trillion worldwide. To claim their share, service providers need to adopt new ways of working that support novel business models built around the network as a platform for value creation. They need to...

  At MWC Los Angeles last month, the MulteFire Alliance launched its first certification program, marking a critical step forward in the development of new LTE-based wireless networks operating in unlicensed and shared spectrum. The program is open to MulteFire Alliance members and their devices...

5G is here today and scaling quickly, providing consumers and enterprises with advanced applications that combine high capacity, low latency and ultra reliability that, when combined, will revolutionize the way we interact with each other and the physical world. Right now, 5G deployments are...

  In these early days of 5G, one of the biggest questions is when and how to take advantage of the newest generation of wireless technology, when LTE is still the backbone of current networks. Module vendor Telit is trying to make adoption easier by offering...

MTN focused on 5G use cases relevant in South Africa Ericsson has been selected by South African operator MTN as a 5G network modernization vendor, the former said in a statement. Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson will supply 5G products and solutions from its...

  Nextivity’s Supercell helps enterprises make the most of small cell signals There are three foundational facts that are shaping the in-building cellular market. We know that the vast majority of mobile traffic originates from inside buildings; similarly, we know that modern businesses, regardless of size,...

  Cities are becoming smarter by producing greater public-sector efficiencies through sensors, IoT, LTE connectivity, and data analysis. The change of culture and technology is causing towns, cities, counties, and even entire states, to adapt to technologies that help lower costs, increase productivity, and improve...

Microsoft and Nokia are offering a private LTE and IoT bundle for operators and enterprises. UK based BT is the first operator to resell the package, offered as a managed service. The arrangement, which sees the Microsoft’s Azure based cloud and analytics offered with...

In this white paper, learn how to install and configure OAI eNodeB (eNB) physical-layer software on NI USRP-2974 hardware to implement a 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) cellular base station (eNodeB). Future Ettus Research application notes will show you how to install and configure the other...

US Cellular reported third-quarter results which saw its operating income was $1.031 billion for the third quarter, up three percent from $1.001 billion for the same period last year. Net income was $23 million, down significantly from the $36 million in the year-ago period. Service...

Long term evolution (LTE) provides global mobility and a wide range of services that includes voice, data and video for subscribers and delivers new revenue streams and cost saving for operators. However, in order to get best performance and efficiency out of an LTE...

Planned launch follows pre-commercial 5G availability Japanese telecommunications company NTT DoCoMo plans to expand its 5G commercial services service to 45 prefectures across the country by the end of June 2020, the company’s President and CEO, Kazuhiro Yoshizawa, told a conference call with investors. The executive...

Public safety agencies are increasingly relying on the use of cellular devices and mobile broadband to augment their land mobile radio voice networks. Carriers who have previously focused primarily on the consumer and enterprise market are giving this segment new attention, from AT&T's contract...

  U.K. telecommunications regulator Ofcom has confirmed plans to release additional spectrum for the provision of 5G services in spring 2020. In a statement, Ofcom said that the auction will include 80 megahertz in the 700 MHz band and 120 megahertz in the 3.6-3.8 GHz band...

  Nowadays, there is almost no coffee shop, restaurant, or public library that does not offer public Wi-Fi for its clients to check their emails, post on Instagram or browse for things on the Internet. While this is mostly perceived as good customer service, public...

Report: The private LTE and 5G network market "will only continue to grow" In the era of constant connectivity, private LTE and 5G networks have the potential to become the preferred approach to deliver wireless connectivity for a host of environments and use cases. Some...

The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to bring about a truly connected future, powering everything from smart homes to smart cities. Where we see a particular impact, however, is in the Industrial IoT (IIoT), where the exponential potential of connected sensors, machinery...

In enterprise IT environments, the demand for cellular connections is soaring -- not only smartphones, tablets, and PCs but also to retail operations, complex manufacturing environments, connected devices, sensors, and machines everywhere. The massive surge of IoT will further make cellular connectivity business-critical for...

US Vendor provides comprehensive toolkit coupled with peace of mind. Regional, rural and tribal operators in the U.S. occupy a vital niche, providing American consumers and businesses with the connectivity they need in areas that are underserved by Tier 1 players. But, just like their...