Evolving today’s fiber-based mobile networks to a centralized radio access network (C-RAN) delivers many advantages to mobile network operators (MNOs), including higher bandwidth support and reduced operational expenses. However, C-RAN comes with its fair share of challenges. This webinar will explore a C-RAN field trial that EXFO conducted with a Tier-1 MNO and how together, they
Small Cell Forum says growth is ramping up A new survey shows that nearly 60% of operators expect to focus on small cells in the first years
Barefoot Networks debuts monitoring system for total packet visibility Barefoot Networks, a computer networking company, unveiled Barefoot Deep Insight today, which the organization claims to be
The GSMA estimates 5G will account for 31% of total mobile connections in Europe by 2025 European telecommunications ministers agreed on a joint roadmap for the
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Equinix leverages SDN to expand global platform
Equinix unleashes new inter-metro connectivity through cloud exchange fabric Equinix, a global international and data center company, announced an addition to its interconnection offering, leveraging software-defined
As the endless thirst for data drives a continuous push for more network capacity, fiber remains the principle transmission technology underpinning all of our core,
ETSI premieres new augmented reality group Rolling into the augmented reality (AR) space, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) launched a new Industry Specification Group called
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FCC issues two rulings on pole attachments
The Federal Communications Commission is taking action to expedite small cell deployments on utility poles. One rule relates to so-called “make-ready” fees and the other
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Analyst Angle: Will 5G result in more or fewer mobile infrastructure radio vendors?
With commercial 5G radios targeting mobile applications being a probable reality by 4Q18, both new entrants and existing vendors are ramping up their R&D efforts
Samsung asks FCC for permission to test in high-frequency bands In a pair of recent requests for special temporary authority, Samsung Electronics America is asking the
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Huawei, Wapwag collaborate to spearhead water industry digital transformation
Huawei to integrate EC-IoT solution into Wapwag’s smart supply management platform Huawei and Wapwag Smart Water Public Co. announced at the Edge Computing Industry Summit 2017
ARRIS has completed its $800 million dollar purchase of Ruckus Wireless with a promise to retain the Wi-Fi equipment maker’s name and leadership. Former Ruckus
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Broadcom looking to out Qualcomm board in hostile move
Broadcom today said it plans to nominate 11 board members for election to Qualcomm’s board of directors at an annual shareholder’s meeting in March. This move,
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Nuage Networks advances Fujitsu Cloud Service K5’s global expansion
Nuage Networks to expand and upgrade Fujitsu Enterprise Cloud Service K5 Fujitsu has chosen Nuage Networks, Nokia’s software-defined networking (SDN) subsidiary, to extend and update its
Four pillars of 5G
DEL MAR, Calif.–5G will be supported by four “pillars” as the industry seeks to transition to the next generation of wireless technology, according to Andreas