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Internet, Modern Media

Verizon: We’ve deployed 130K O-RAN-capable radios

February 5, 2024

Via: RCR Wireless News

Verizon says that it has already deployed more than 130,000 Open RAN-capable radios in its network as part of an ongoing modernization project in which the carrier is putting in place a virtualized Radio Access Network architecture as a “precursor” […]


Internet, Modern Media

A truly green future? Gazing into the crystal ball – 6G, AI, ML, data sufficiency…

December 12, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

The telecommunications industry is in a good track in order to deliver its really ambitious objective of reaching sustainability in the whole sector, according to Maria Lema, co-founder of Weaver Labs. During a presentation at the recent RCR Wireless News’ […]


Networks & Systems

Small Cells Segment Poised for Remarkable Growth in the Radio Access Network Market

October 5, 2023

Via: PR Newswire

The “Radio Access Network – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global radio access network market, estimated at $35.3 billion in 2022, is projected to witness significant growth, reaching a size of $51.7 billion […]


Local area networks and wide area networks, Modern Media

Ericsson partners with Malaysia’s DNB for 5G RedCap deployment

September 18, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Swedish vendor Ericsson said it has successfully carried out tests on Malaysia’s 5G network deployed by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) for what it claimed to be the first implementation and validation in Southeast Asia of Ericsson’s pre-commercial Reduced Capability (RedCap) […]


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Full-spectrum cell-free RAN for 6G systems: System design and experimental results

April 21, 2023

Via: Tech Xplore

A long-form review titled “Full-spectrum Cell-free RAN for 6G Systems: System design, and Experimental Results” was published in Science China Information Sciences. This study was led by Prof. Wang Dongming and Prof. You Xiaohu from Southeast University, China along with […]


Local area networks and wide area networks, Modern Media

Deutsche Telekom kicks off commercial O-RAN deployment

February 27, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

German carrier Deutsche Telekom announced a partnership with Nokia, Fujitsu and Mavenir for the initial phase of its commercial Open RAN (O-RAN) deployments across its European footprint. The European telco noted that Nokia and Fujitsu have been chosen as partners […]


Internet, Modern Media

Orange, Vodafone reach O-RAN network sharing deal

February 23, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

European carriers Orange and Vodafone have reached an agreement to build an Open Radio Access Network (RAN) with RAN sharing in rural parts of Europe where they both have mobile networks. In a release, the two telcos said that the […]


Internet, Modern Media

Rakuten Symphony launches new solution for 5G network planning

February 7, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Rakuten Symphony recently announced the general availability of its Symworld RAN Commander solution for automated 5G mobile network planning and optimization. The Japanese company, which is the network solutions arm of operator Rakuten Mobile, says that its RAN Commander can […]


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What is continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment (CI/CD)?

January 9, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery/deployment (CD) — together referred to as CI/CD — is a software development principal or method in which automation is introduced into the entire lifecycle of software or application development, from testing to deployment. The […]


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How 5G network slicing expands opportunities (Reader Forum)

October 12, 2022

Via: RCR Wireless News

Cellular networks were built over several decades with features that provided a consistent experience for all users. However, over time, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) realized the need for more options and customized capabilities as enterprises continued to scale. Enter 5G […]


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NEC, Fortinet team up to bolster 5G security

August 24, 2022

Via: RCR Wireless News

NEC and Fortinet have announced a new partnership aimed at helping Communication Service Providers (CSPs) with 5G security. Fortinet is supplying its security solutions like FortiGate, while NEC is providing professional network integration services for telcos. The goal, the businesses […]


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O-RAN Alliance launches research group to focus on 6G

June 30, 2022

Via: RCR Wireless News

O-RAN Alliance announced it has formed its next Generations Research Group (nGRG), with the aim of carrying out research about O-RAN and future 6G networks, the entity said in a release. “The nGRG will focus on research of open and […]


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Cisco’s Quiet Entry Rocks the Prospects for Private 5G

February 9, 2022

Via: No Jitter

Buried within a press release innocuously titled “Cisco Reveals New Innovations to Help Businesses Make Hybrid Work, Work,” Cisco quietly declared its intention to enter the private 5G market as part of its “The Network. Powering Hybrid Work” launch. In […]


Local area networks and wide area networks, Modern Media

Qualcomm as the ‘engine’ of Open RAN base stations

September 8, 2020

Via: RCR Wireless News

Open RAN is having a big impact on the telecom space with major operators around the world embracing disaggregation of radio access network (RAN) hardware and software. The idea is to give operators more vendor options by opening up radio […]


Networks & Systems, News

Ericsson to support Omantel 5G network expansion

July 16, 2020

Via: RCR Wireless News

Ericsson will be working with Omantel, Oman’s primary internet service provider, to support the Sultanate’s ongoing 5G radio access network (RAN) deployment plans at key locations across Oman, including Salalah, Nizwa and Sur. The deployment on Omantel’s network will include […]


Local area networks and wide area networks, Modern Media

Orange France selects Ericsson for 5G deployment

February 3, 2020

Via: RCR Wireless News

Ericsson said it has been selected by Orange France to deploy its 5G Radio Access Network in three major French regions, including Paris, and modernize its existing 2G/3G/4G radio access network. As part of the agreement, Ericsson 5G RAN products […]


Networks & Systems, News

VMware taking on service assurance as operators deploy 5G

October 30, 2019

Via: RCR Wireless News

5G is inherently complex–the network is complex, the network management is complex, the services that ride on top of it are complex and making sure those services are working the way they’re supposed to–service assurance, is, you guessed it, complex. […]