NTT Docomo has paved more runway in the race toward 5G connectivity with a recent test of high-speed communications. Working with glass specialist AGC, the Japanese telecom developed a glass-mounted antenna system that could be equipped onto a vehicle. It worked with Ericsson to test this technology in a real-world trial, in which data was transmitted across the 5G 28 GHz … [Read more...] about NTT Docomo Lays More Track in Race to 5G
Ericsson Looks to AI to Streamline LTE, 5G Networking
Ericsson is betting on artificial intelligence to help streamline its LTE network operations in Japan, announcing a new collaborative research partnership with Tokyo City University. The organizations say they will seek to develop AI algorithms that can be used to make network operations more efficient. In a statement announcing their partnership, they say their aim is to … [Read more...] about Ericsson Looks to AI to Streamline LTE, 5G Networking
NB-IoT, LTE-M to Support ‘Massive IoT’ in 5G Revolution: GSMA
NB-IoT and LTE-M will play an "integral role" in the 5G revolution, argues a new report from the GSMA. The technologies are generally seen as secondary to the super-fast mobile speeds anticipated for 5G connectivity, with NB-IoT (or "Narrowband IoT") and LTE-M both defining networking categories that are essentially designed to bring more devices online but at generally … [Read more...] about NB-IoT, LTE-M to Support ‘Massive IoT’ in 5G Revolution: GSMA
5G Development Shifts Gears with Latest Field Trial Targeting High-Speed Rail
NEC and Japanese telecoms NTT Docomo and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation have successfully transmitted 5G data to a car travelling faster than 300 kilometers per hour. The aim isn't to help improve download speeds for people who are driving like maniacs, but rather to simulate 5G data transmission for a high-speed train. After all, much of the promise of 5G … [Read more...] about 5G Development Shifts Gears with Latest Field Trial Targeting High-Speed Rail
Ericsson Teams with Russia’s Biggest Mobile Operator on 5G R&D
Ericsson has opened a joint R&D facility with MTS, the largest mobile operator in Russia, which will focus on 5G connectivity and the Internet of Things. Each company brings its own expertise to the table, with MTS offering data center facilities and test environments, and sharing resources from its IoT Lab, while Ericsson provides cloud and telecommunications … [Read more...] about Ericsson Teams with Russia’s Biggest Mobile Operator on 5G R&D
Canadian Telecom Rogers Teams with Ericsson on 5G Tech
"The companies kicked off their partnership with live demonstrations of 5G technology at the Rogers Centre sports stadium in Toronto..." Rogers, one of Canada's biggest telecommunications companies, has entered into a multi-year partnership with Ericsson to collaborate on 5G technology. In a statement announcing the partnership, the companies said they would continue to … [Read more...] about Canadian Telecom Rogers Teams with Ericsson on 5G Tech
Gemalto, Intel Join Forces to Secure 5G Virtualized Networks
Intel and Gemalto are combining digital security technologies to better protect virtualized networks. The companies have announced that Intel has integrated Gemalto's SafeNet Data Protection On Demand software into its Intel Software Guard Extensions secure enclave. With the latter being used in Intel's cloud server computers, Gemalto is delivering added security to the … [Read more...] about Gemalto, Intel Join Forces to Secure 5G Virtualized Networks
Samsung, KDDI Trial 5G Video Streaming at the Ballpark
Samsung and KDDI have completed another 5G trial in which 4K video was streamed to multiple 5G tablet devices. The trial also involved virtualized core and virtualized RAN technologies. The trial saw 5G access units installed on a light tower just outside of a baseball stadium. The units broadcasted 4K video over a 28GHz 5G band, which 5G tablets in the stadium seats were … [Read more...] about Samsung, KDDI Trial 5G Video Streaming at the Ballpark
MoUs Position Ericsson as 5G Provider for Saudi Arabia
Ericsson is poised to be the key facilitator of Saudi Arabia's transition to 5G connectivity with the signing of two new Memoranda of Understanding. The MoUs were signed with Saudi Telecom Company (STC) at this year's Mobile World Congress, and pave the way for commercial trials of 5G technologies led by the firms. In a statement announcing the agreements, Ericsson asserted … [Read more...] about MoUs Position Ericsson as 5G Provider for Saudi Arabia
MWC 2018: Huawei Leads 5G Charge in 2018 GLOMO Awards
"...with numerous major companies aggressively exploring 5G technologies, Huawei's dominance of this field in MWC 2018's Global Mobile Awards (or 'GLOMOs') may spur its rivals to double their efforts in the race ahead." The GSMA has announced its award winners for this year's Mobile World Congress, and the results in a number of categories point to the rapid ascent of 5G … [Read more...] about MWC 2018: Huawei Leads 5G Charge in 2018 GLOMO Awards
NTT DOCOMO and Partners to Highlight 5G, IoT Solutions at MWC
"At MWC, NTT DOCOMO says it will showcase a 5G robot designed to mimic human calligraphy using a 5G connection, alongside other exhibits..." NTT DOCOMO is looking to make a big splash at this year's Mobile World Congress with planned showcases that will revolve around its 5G and IoT offerings. With respect to the former, the Japan-based telecom has been very active in … [Read more...] about NTT DOCOMO and Partners to Highlight 5G, IoT Solutions at MWC
Major Network Operators Choose Qualcomm Modem for Mobile 5G Trials
A number of major wireless network operators have opted to test out a Qualcomm Technologies modem in trials of 5G smartphone technology. The MNO's concerned include some of the world's biggest telecoms: AT&T, British Telecom, China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, KT Corporation, LG Uplus, NTT DOCOMO, Orange, Singtel, SK Telecom, Sprint, … [Read more...] about Major Network Operators Choose Qualcomm Modem for Mobile 5G Trials
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