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SRG analysts conducted tests of T-Mobile's 2.5 GHz network in Southern California, where Ericsson is the infrastructure supplier. Their conclusions show a significant capacity increase (over 50%) in the presence of MU-MIMO compared to single-user MIMO, also known as SU-MIMO. This is especially relevant for his Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) business at T-Mobile. For SRG`s tests, T-Mobile furnished logistical assist, consisting of phones, SIMs and steering on wherein to discover a massive c...

It has been announced the achievement of what it calls “groundbreaking” 5G standalone (SA) mmWave performance during recent tests according to Qualcomm Technologies said. 5G mmWave deployments will be expanded based on the results of these tests, according to the organization. During the testing process, devices powered by the Snapdragon X65 were connected to network infrastructure equipment provided by a variety of industry players. These included ZTE, Nokia Shanghai Bell and CICT Mobile...

The U.K. confirmed Thursday that Huawei technology must be removed by the end of 2027 from its 5G public networks. The UK government handed legal documents to 35 U.K. network operators that, it said, puts its previous position to remove Huawei kit from U.K. 5G networks on a legal footing. The U.K. also extended the deadline to remove Huawei gear from the network core. Network operators now have until December 2023 to do so, an extension of the government’s previous January 2023 mandate....

"The next phase of 5G growth will be achieved by lowering 5G prices for everyone. Over the next few years, I believe we will see more progress in that area "MediaTek's Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Mr. Finbarr Moynihan, stated that the company would continue to offer new solutions aimed at the mainstream, mid-tier, and entry-level segments of the 5G market. MediaTek stated that next-generation technology is still a "major growth engine" for the Taiwanese fabless semiconductor b...

MediaTek teamed up with Chunghwa Telecom to create a 5G mmWave test environment MediaTek and Chunghwa Telecom announced a partnership to build a 5G mmWave chip test environment at MediaTek's R&D headquarters in Hsinchu. The 5G non-standalone (NSA) signals built by the 5G non-standalone (NSA) signal include 3.5GHz intermediate frequency (90MHz bandwidth) and 28GHz mm Wave high frequency band (bandwidth 600MHz). MediaTek is a global supplier of mobile phone chips, while Chunghwa Telecom has a...

CNA file photo Taipei, Jan. 18 (CNA) The data transmission speed of 6G (sixth-generation wireless) networks is expected to be 10-100 times faster than current 5G technology, MediaTek Inc., one of the world's leading chip design companies, said in its 6G vision white paper released Tuesday. According to the report, the initial 6G standardization effort is expected to start in 2024-2025, with the initial standard technology expected around 2027-2028. "...

Telcos through their representative body COAI said that making 5Gi a partof 3GPP standard or global 5G standard can ensure early adoption byoperators without any policy intervention and all stakeholders can reap thebenefits of economies of scale. NEW DELHI: Indian telecom operators --Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea -- have yet again dialled the Indian government urging it to continue with its its technology neutral approach for the adoption of 5G technology and suggested...

The technology has drawn interest from the U.S. government because it would allow networks to be made with offerings from American firms such as Dell, Microsoft Corp and others rather solely from industry-specific providers such as Nokia or China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. · Reuters October 14, 2021, 07:30 IST By Stephen Nellis Dell TechnologiesChief Michael Dell said on Wednesday he sees an opportunity to play a key role in the global rollout of5G networkswith new technology that make...

“Our next round of trials should be on the millimetre wave,” Sekhon said, adding that they are awaiting equipment from vendor partners. ETTelecom Updated: October 06, 2021, 16:55 IST Bharti Airtelis preparing to conduct5Gtrials using the millimeter band,Randeep Sekhon, Chief Technology Officer said. “Our next round of trials should be on the millimeter wave,” Sekhon said, adding that they are awaiting equipment from vendor partners. The mmWave band is c...

byLinda Hardesty|Jun 16, 2021 Fixed wireless access (FWA) is hot among service providers worldwide, according toEricsson’s 2021 Mobility Report, which was published today. About 72% of all service providers are now offering FWA, as of April 2021. And connections are forecast to exceed 180 million by the end of 2026, accounting for more than 20% of total mobile network data traffic globally. Ericsson defines FWA as “a connection that provides primary broadband access through wir...

TheGSM Association(GSMA) has called on governments to license the6GHz bandfor fifth-generation or 5G networks if they aspire to realize the full capabilities of the next-generation technology. “It is estimated that 5G networks need 2GHz of mid-band spectrum over the next decade to deliver on its full potential,” it said. It has further urged governments to make at least 6425-7125 MHz available for licensed 5G; to ensure backhaul services are protected; and added that the bottom half of the...

byBevin Fletcher|May 3, 2021 5:02pm Ericsson on Monday inked an expanded 5G deal with Swisscom that includes transitioning the operator’s 5G network to standalone (SA) mode. Swisscom plans to use Ericsson’s cloud-native dual-mode 5G core, with the inclusion of a container-based cloud packet core and cloud data management and policy. The Swedish vendor’s 5G radio gear is also part of the deal, with Swisscom tapping 5G NR carrier aggregation and 5G RAN slicing technologies. Netwo...