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Carriers test 5G in labs
According to a recent report from Viavi Solutions, 25 mobile phone companies have announced plans for lab testing of “5G” technology. Of these 25 carriers, 12 have proceeded to field tests, and 4 have announced plans to launch their 5G trials. Viavi’s report notes that five carriers claim to have reached data speeds of at least 35 gigabits per second in 5G trials, with Etisalat demonstrating speeds of up to 36 Gbps. Ooredoo tested with his 35.46 Gbps. Optus, M1, and Starhub achieve data speeds of approximately 35 Gbps. Viavi added that other carriers are reporting data speeds of at least 2 Gbps. The report also revealed that the mobile operator is testing his 5G technology across spectrum bands ranging from below 3 GHz to the 86 GHz band. Five network equipment vendors have announced that they are participating in these 5G trials, including Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Samsung, and ZTE, and some carriers are working on 5G trials with multiple vendors. I’m here. … read more
Possible merger of Sprint and T-Mo
Sprint’s chairman is reportedly willing to sign a deal with T-Mobile US as soon as the US spectrum auction concludes, but analysts say the timing and possible resistance from Washington could lead to delays or derailments. He is not confident that the two companies will merge by the end of the year, citing this as a factor. transaction. “It’s clear that Sprint will try to merge with T-Mobile again. The question is whether T-Mobile will be interested, at least right away,” said MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett. “Sprint’s financial situation is in bad shape again, and they have cut network spending again, so an agreement is needed and the sooner the better. But T-Mobile has time. The longer it waits, the more Moffett said T-Mobile US could probably delay the deal without worrying about cable carriers or other bidders swooping in to buy Sprint. He said it would be. “Sprint’s extreme overvaluation makes it unlikely that any other acquirer will pursue an acquisition,” Moffett said. “T-Mobile has time.” Not all analysts see Sprint as overvalued. Wells Fargo Securities expects Sprint stock to outperform the broader market in the coming months, a prediction based in part on the value of the company’s rich frequency portfolio. … read more
T-Mobile US launches LTE-U
T-Mobile US is actively working on the use of unlicensed spectrum to enhance network performance and announced that it has begun deploying LTE-U technology across its mobile network. The move comes on the heels of the Federal Communications Commission qualifying the first LTE-U device to utilize unlicensed spectrum in the 5 GHz band to support licensed services. Approved devices include devices from T-Mobile US network partners Ericsson and Nokia. T-Mobile US’s LTE-U plan includes the use of 5 MHz of unlicensed spectrum in the 20 GHz band to provide carriers with additional LTE capacity. The carrier said the technology allows “underutilized and unlicensed spectrum to be removed without impacting other users on the same band, including users using traditional Wi-Fi. “can be intelligently used and shared.” “LTE-U is always looking for the least used channels to maximize efficiency and performance for everyone,” the carrier said. “When demand for Wi-Fi networks increases, LTE-U recedes, and when Wi-Fi demand decreases, the customer has that unused capacity available to him for LTE.”…Read more
5G test in China
Qualcomm, ZTE, and China Mobile announced plans to conduct interoperability tests and radio field trials based on the “5G New Radio” specification being developed under the 3rd Generation Partnership Project. A trial is expected to take place later this year. The companies said the test will utilize spectrum in the 3.5GHz band and will be geared toward the 3GPP Release 15 standard, which is expected to be the first step toward next-generation technology. The test also utilizes large-scale multiple-input/multi-output antenna techniques, adaptive self-contained time division duplexing, beamforming techniques, and scalable orthogonal frequency division multiplexing-based waveforms. The trial will follow China Mobile’s 5G NR guidelines and leverage Qualcomm’s prototype devices and ZTE’s base station solutions to simulate real-world scenarios across a range of use cases and deployment scenarios. … read more
Ruckus Wireless is acquired by Arris
After weeks of rumors and negotiations, Ruckus Wireless has agreed to be acquired by video and broadband hardware maker Arris. Aris will acquire the Wi-Fi equipment maker for $800 million in cash, plus additional unvested employee stock awards. Less than a year ago, Ruckus was acquired by Brocade Communications for his $1.2 billion. This is net of cash on Ruckus’ balance sheet. When Brocade made its offer, Ruckus had a market value of approximately $900 million and cash of approximately $300 million. Just months after acquiring Ruckus, Brocade agreed to be acquired by chipmaker Broadcom (formerly Avago). Because Ruckus competes with some of Broadcom’s customers, Broadcom has decided to sell his Ruckus along with Brocade’s network and his switch business. “Alice had absolute determination and enthusiasm from day one,” said Ruckus Chief Operating Officer Dan Rabinovich. “There was a lot of interest in this business and a lot of activity around this,” one source said. RCR Wireless News Three different private equity firms wanted to invest in Ruckus, but the deal fell through at the last minute because the parties couldn’t agree on terms. Nevertheless, Rabinovici said the Alice deal was a “happy ending” for Ruckus. … read more
Fixed wireless seen as an early 5G use case
Many carriers consider fixed wireless access to be a likely first step in “5G” deployment. Because this technology will help solve the last-mile problem in fiber optic and residential fiber deployment while incorporating his 5G radio in the future. Connect interface, spectrum, radio, and antenna systems to your existing network. Future developments in 5G technology will easily address a variety of different applications and requirements, from narrowband Internet of Things technology and machine-to-machine communications to low-latency, high-bandwidth use cases such as self-driving cars and remote industrial control. It is promised that it will be integrated into the first network. . However, before 5G standards are set and the full vision of mobile 5G is realized, telcos will need to further understand the technology components as well as capitalize on the huge R&D spending ahead. We are working on establishing the necessary use cases and business cases. Eventually it will become his 5G standard worldwide. In the US, both Verizon Communications and AT&T have identified 5G fixed wireless access as the first step in their next-generation network deployments. The timeline suggests this first wave is on track for commercialization in 2017, well ahead of the 2020 standardization target. Service providers are making significant investments as consumer demand for broadband to support emerging applications such as streaming 4K video and virtual reality gaming rapidly increases. FTTH is an expensive proposition. … read more
CBRS readiness reaches milestone
The move to provide access to so-called consumer broadband wireless service spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band comes with a new push from Alphabet, which claims it has achieved a significant milestone in implementing a platform that addresses the necessary sharing needs of spectrum bands. I received it. Alphabet, which oversees the Google empire, has completed end-to-end testing of consumer devices that connect to CBRS base stations, and has launched a “Trusted Tester” designed to ensure interoperability of CBRS base stations and spectrum access systems. announced that it had formed a program. Manage your resources. The company has an aptly named Trusted Tester Citizens Broadband Radio Service Device Program that allows these testers to sign up to perform self-service testing and verify that their base station equipment works with the Access SAS platform. I explained. Companies included in the first batch of tests included Nokia, Juni, ZTE, Sercomm, Ericsson, and Ruckus Wireless. Alphabet Access says the program is designed to test wireless-to-air connectivity using spectrum allocated through SAS, in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations, and that it “ultimately ensures that the spectrum is fair and efficient.” “We will make sure that it is used for this purpose.” “SAS certification is expected to be achieved this year, so we’re currently building the foundation for a functional and collaborative environment,” said Mathew Varghese, Google’s product lead for mobility. says in a blog post. … read more
IoT News at MWC 2017
The Internet of Things presents huge opportunities for companies both inside and outside the mobile industry. Wireless carriers will be competing for new customers in the coming months, but at this week’s Mobile World Congress, wireless carrier hardware vendors are looking to improve the process for carriers and future customers. The company plans to unveil a solution designed to streamline the process. Module manufacturer Sierra Wireless claimed it was “the world’s first ‘plug-and-play’ cellular module and router with pre-integrated global connectivity, IoT operations management, and security.” The company said businesses do not need to procure multiple connectivity solutions or management platforms to connect devices around the world. “The complexity of implementing IoT solutions is the biggest challenge for enterprises today,” said Philippe Guillemette, his CTO at Sierra Wireless. “Our new technology is a breakthrough in the industry that goes far beyond the SIM in a device and truly simplifies the IoT ecosystem. With Sierra Wireless, you can securely connect, monitor, and collect data from your devices.”Sierra Wireless does not disclose which chip vendors supply the cellular modems for its modules, but the company has a long history of working with Sony’s Altair Semiconductor. Huawei has also launched a series of IoT modules, and the company announced that it will source LTE modems from Sequans. Huawei said the Sequans solution not only provides global interoperability, but also high performance combined with a low power budget and small footprint. … read more
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