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Network Functions Virtualisation to Drive 5G New Radio Architecture

in Blog, 5G, 5G New Radio, 5G NR, NFV, LTE
5G NR

With 5G, network functions virtualisation is making in-roads in Radio Access Networks as well as the Core Network. Telecom operators will have newer flexible deployment options with virtualised RAN offering additional ways to increase network capacity, coverage and user experience while reducing time to market for new services.

ETELM e-TBS - Mission Critical Communications Over LTE

in Blog, ETELM, LTE
ETELM e-TBS

TETRA has been very successful in delivering mission critical voice with simultaneous narrowband data services for emergency services and other sectors, and as with all successful technologies the price has decreased over time, whilst the level of functionality has increased.

KDDI to Launch Femtocell Service in July

in Blog, Airvana, Hitachi, KDDI, 3G, Femtocell

Last week KDDI announced that their “au Femtocell” service will be commercially available to customers of KDDI’s au Hikari fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) service in the Tokyo met

The Coexistence of 4G Titans

in Blog, MARAVEDIS, 3G, 4G, LTE, WiMAX

Wireless has now evolved to a more common and overlapping set of technologies and markets such that former distinctions between wireless and wired, streams of standards

Paul Beaver, Anite: Robust High Quality VoLTE Service to Drive LTE

in Blog, Anite, Interview, VoLTE, LTE
Paul Beaver, Products Director at wireless device testing company, Anite

In an Interview with LteWorld, Paul Beaver, Director of Products at Anite, a global leader in wireless device testing technology, explained importance and challenges for VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology. Here’s what he had to say:

Altair facilitating the transformation of LTE from a premium feature to a mass market one

in Blog, Altair Semiconductor, Interview, LTE-Advanced, LTE
Altair Semiconductor

Altair Semiconductor recently announced that its FourGee-3100/6202 chipset was selected to connect the new HP Chromebook 11.6” LTE to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.

New iPhones Add LTE Band 34, Band 66 Support, Drop Band 27

in Blog, iPhone, iPhone 8, iPhone X, LTE
iPhone 8

Last week Apple announced a new generation of iPhones: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. The new iPhone features A11 Bionic chip, Retina HD displays and wireless charging, just to name a few.

Reliance Jio seeks Wi-Fi deals with state, local authorities

in Blog, Reliance, Reliance Jio Infocomm, WiFi, 4G, LTE
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Indian Telecom Company Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) plans to enter into agreements with various state and local authorities to offer Wi-Fi services. RJIL has to launch services within five years of acquiring spectrum, as per the government rules.

Ericsson ready for Voice, SMS over LTE via CSFB

in Blog, CSFB, Ericsson, VoLTE, LTE

Ericsson has announced deployment of  3GPP CSFB in several networks in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

TD-LTE to Dominate 4G Until FDD Spectrum Freed up in India

in Blog, MARAVEDIS, TD-LTE, 4G, LTE
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The TD-LTE subscriber base in India will reach 67 million by the end of 2017, predicts Maravedis-Rethink. With overall stagnant 2011 broadband penetration at 13.35 million primarily DSL subscribers, the Indian market represents a significant growth opportunity for the broadband wireless sector, says the new report.

United Mobile Introduces Cross-platform 3G/LTE Connection Manager UConnect

in Blog, United Mobile, 3G, 4G, LTE, WiMAX

United Mobile  has unveiled UConnect, a cross-platform software with intuitive interfaces to discover, customize, control and connect to LTE and WiMAX networks.

Sprint to Launch Sierra Wireless LTE, WiMAX Hotspot Device

in Blog, Sierra Wireless, Sprint, 4G, CDMA, LTE, WiMAX
Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot

Sprint and Sierra Wireless will launch a 4G Tri-Fi Hotspot on May 18. The new device supports both 4G technologies LTE and WiMAX with the additional capability to connect to a 3G network outside of 4G coverage areas.