ATLANTA–Although much of the wireless industry’s 5G focus is on the Radio Access Network, transport network providers have to be just as ready for 5G
5G transport networks must evolve in tandem with the RAN and core Operators around the world are working to build and commercialize 5G networks while simultaneously
RAN Compute architecture for distribution of radio functions As operators begin the heavy lift of building out 5G, Ericsson has made major updates to its radio
Partnering on transport with Juniper Networks, ECI Telecom 5G requires operators to make significant investment in new radio equipment and network densification, core network enhancements and
Centralized basebands connected via fronthaul to remote radios supports network densification Small cells are a fundamental driver of the ongoing network densification that is enhancing LTE
xRAN Forum OKs management and control, user and synchronization specifications for fronthaul Network virtualization is a long-term movement in the telecom industry; the long-term goal is
As commercial 5G deployments at scale become more a question of “when” rather than “if”, the industry is taking a more holistic view of 5G
Mobile network operators (MNOs) are expanding their fronthaul networks to get ready for 5G. As more RRHs are deployed, the number of RF signals and
New solutions address the fronthaul and backhaul complexity 5G will bring to networks 5G is sometimes referred to as a network of networks, combining fixed, mobile,
EXFO SkyRAN combines RF and fiber monitoring for fronthaul networks Two key factors shaping the current state of increasingly advanced LTE networks, and setting the stage
SK Telecom developed a fronthaul specification as an open standard to help small firms enter the market Korean telecom operator SK Telecom announced its self-developed 5G
The two companies said they will also focus on the verification of end-to-end 5G solutions Chinese vendor ZTE and Spanish telecoms groupTelefonica announced the successful completion of