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Public Utilities, Telecommunications

Verizon to deploy private 5G networks across NHL arenas

February 19, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

U.S. carrier Verizon and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced a multi-year sponsorship renewal under which the telco will continue to be the league’s official partner in the 5G field. Additionally, as an official technology partner for the NHL, Verizon […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

Three ways digital twins can optimize Open RAN 5G networks (Reader Forum)

January 30, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

As 5G mobile networks grow in complexity, it’s becoming impossible for human network engineers to manage the network without automation. The evolution from rules-based automation to the use of AI/ML is creating a category of management solutions that can anticipate […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

LTE and 5G critical comms market to jump 57% to $5.5bn by 2026

January 29, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

What to believe? Who to believe? (We’ll write about this one day.) But, just because it’s modish, and because it presents another (!) way to segment the non-traditional new-cellular comms market, new research reckons the combined market for public and […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

New spectrum required for 5G-A, 6G networks: 5G Americas

January 26, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

The rollout of 5G-Advanced and future 6G networks will required the development of a comprehensive roadmap for new commercially available spectrum, according to a new white paper published by 5G Americas dubbed ‘The Evolution of 5G Spectrum’. Chris Pearson, president […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

Mobile core market stagnant due to slow 5G SA deployment: Study

January 24, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

The global mobile core network (MCN) market growth rate has been reduced to less than a 1% CAGR during the 2023-2028 period, according to a newly published forecast report by Dell’Oro Group. The report noted that the growth in this […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

‘Each year without an auction … digs the US deeper into a hole’: CTIA presses for FCC auction authority, speedy execution on spectrum plans

January 22, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

The United States’ leadership in spectrum policy, 5G and reaping the economic benefits of the most advanced mobile networks are in jeopardy and have to get back on track, CTIA’s president and CEO says in a strongly worded new blog […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

How are operators using 5G Standalone in the real world? 

January 19, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

While 5G Standalone is often referred to as “real 5G,” is it really making any impact in the real world? Dozens of operators around the world have deployed 5G Standalone networks in an effort to capture opportunities that fit into […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

Energy consumption vs. efficiency—5G sustainability requires a new mindset

December 7, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

In both the contexts of driving global demand for energy and facilitating the reduction of consumption and attendant greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector has a very important role to play. In an introductory presentation […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

What awaits the telecoms industry in 2024? (Reader Forum)

December 5, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

The telecommunications sector is at the forefront of transformative change, driven by technological innovations and evolving consumer demands. As we approach 2024, several prominent trends are poised to reshape the industry, encompassing a wide array of advancements. We delve into […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

The telecommunications boom: Factors driving industry growth (Reader Forum)

December 1, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Rapid growth in technology has led to a boom in the telecommunications industry. New advancements pave the way as professionals connect with consumers and keep their businesses running. Whether a small business reaches out via email or pings an app, […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

How do you scale private 5G networks? Well, it depends…

November 29, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Private 5G networks are billed as a sort of silver bullet for business problems in a wide range of vertical markets. That said, adoption has been slower than expected, there’s huge regional variations largely based on spectrum availability, and there […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

10 telecom trends for 2024: Juniper Research

November 28, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

What telecom trends can the industry expect to shape 2024? Juniper Research has put forward a list of 10 that it sees as being paramount for telcos in the coming year, which includes everything from an increased focus on sustainability […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

Verizon tracking fixed wireless, private networks momentum

November 16, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

While Verizon stock prices have been on a bit of a wild ride this year, the operator’s CFO projected confidence in a discussion at the Morgan Stanley European Technology, Media and Telecom Conference this week. CFO Tony Skiadas laid out […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

GSA: 121 telcos already investing in 5G SA networks

November 15, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

A total of 121 operators in 55 countries and territories have invested in public 5G standalone (5G SA) networks as of the end of October, Jordan Cox, research manager at the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), said during a recent […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

5G from space: The final frontier for global connectivity

September 28, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

The lack of ubiquitous network coverage from terrestrial cellular networks can be disruptive not only to industry and enterprise, but even the safety of individuals when they most need connectivity. 5G coverage from space has the potential to make connectivity […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

BT says Huawei ban cost firm $612 million: Report

September 25, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

The previous decision by the U.K. government to ban local telecoms firms from using Huawei equipment in the deployment of the country’s 5G networks has cost local carrier BT a total of £500 million ($612 million), local press reported, citing […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

Global NTN mobile connections to reach 175m by 2030: ABI Research

September 22, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) mobile connections worldwide are forecasted to reach 175 million by 2030, according to new research from analyst firm ABI Research. According to the new white paper, dubbed “The Ascending Satellite NTN Market”, the growing adoption of satellite […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

5G satellite to generate $17bn through 2023: Juniper Research

September 19, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Telecom operators will generate $17 billion of additional revenue from 3GPP-compliant 5G satellite networks between the 2024-2030 period, according to a new research report from Juniper Research. The report urges operators to sign partnerships with satellite network operators (SNOs), which […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

Assessing enterprise wireless networks: A reality check

April 5, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Today’s enterprise faces a dizzying array of wireless infrastructure options for managing important business operations. Considering factors such as business need, location, security requirements, and expansion plans, organizations can opt for Wi-Fi, public cellular, or private cellular wireless networks—or select […]


Public Utilities, Telecommunications

5G FWA subscriptions to reach 72 million by 2027: ABI Research

March 24, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) subscriptions are forecast to reach 72 million by 2027, representing 35% of the total FWA market, according to a recent report by ABI Research. Although LTE FWA services have already been widely deployed worldwide, they […]