Telefónica Vivo works with Cisco, NEC to build automated transport network
The IP transport network deployment is part of the Telefónica Vivo Fusion Network Project, which leverages automation to incorporate services into a single network
UTStarcom, China Unicom work to develop 5G transport network solution
Telecom infrastructure provider UTStarcom announced progress with China Unicom Research Institute in their cooperative development and field testing of a disaggregated networking solution for 5G
Ericsson and partners trial W-band for increased 5G backhaul capacity
5G will require more advanced backhaul solutions Ericsson announced that its W-band (92 GHz -114 GHz) trials, conducted in partnership with Deutsche Telekom and Cosmote, proved
Nokia scores 5G transport wins from Rakuten Mobile, LG Uplus
LG Uplus using Nokia SDN for 5G transport automation In discussions around operator 5G capex, the radio access and core networks get most of the mindshare.
Ericsson: “The performance of 5G is directly impacted by transport” When considering 5G, the current focus of industry discussion is largely on radio access –certainly a