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US Cellular Acquires mmWave Record
US Cellular has set a new record a few weeks after pushing the 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) limit, showing a constant average downlink speed of about 1 Gbps and a maximum speed of more than 2 Gbps on its live network at a distance of 7 kilometers. Partnership with Nokia and Qualcomm Technologies. In a trial conducted on the carrier’s commercial network in Grand Island, Nebraska, the three companies tested multiple locations and situations and achieved an extended range of connections over 5G mmWave over 10 kilometers after measuring distance, throughput and latency. “The results of this recent trial reinforce the important role that fast, reliable wireless services play in connecting people wherever they live or work,” commented Mike Erizari, Executive Vice President and CTO of US Cellular. “With the help of 5G mmWave technology from companies like Nokia and Qualcomm Technologies, we are able to provide our customers with high performance, ultra-low latency 5G capabilities and offer a wider range of communication services to enhance their wireless experience. “28 GHz at trial ) The band uses Nokia’s AirScale Baseband and mmWave radio and Read more
Focuses on Verizon 5G upgrades
Verizon is launching a blitz of ads and deals aimed at upgrading consumers and small businesses to 5G devices and plans. Verizon is offering dynamic spectrum sharing-based 5G for 230+ million people in more than 2,700 cities, as well as 5G mmWave coverage in parts of 75 cities, 13 airports and dozens of locations. It’s called the “Biggest Verizon 5G Upgrade Campaign Ever.” Suitable for new promotions with iPhone 12 series phones and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G devices. Customers can get up to $ 700 (for iPhones) or $ 800 (for Android) Device Credit With a new or upgraded smartphone line, sign up for one of Verizon’s unlimited plans if needed. New customers also qualify for the $ 300 prepaid MasterCard, which means an end-to-end fee payment offer from other wireless providers. In a concomitant promotion for small businesses, the device credit is the same and a number transfer will result in $ 300 credit to the customer’s bill. The carrier continues to emphasize that users can turn on old or even broken devices and that Read more
T-Mobile US expresses its rural ambitions
As Neville Ray, the company’s president of technology at UBS Future of 5G Virtual Events, points out, T-Mobile has a great ambition to pave the way for serving US customers in rural America through both mobile and fixed wireless services. Ray stressed that in terms of coverage, T-Mobile US already has a strong position, covering 295 million people and 1.6 million square miles. “That coverage story is very strong and it’s very relevant,” he added, referring to career rural planning. “When you think about what’s going to happen with 5G, the expansion and capabilities of 5G in rural America, what can be supported in terms of usage, [and] When you think of a voice layer in 5G, all of that – it’s very important to have a very large… 5G level across the country. ” “We see a huge growth factor for this company, in small towns and rural areas across the United States, where we are low-index today.… This is a big growth factor for us. It’s a super mandatory one. That’s what we’ve been talking about in 5G for years, especially when it comes to IoT. ” Read more
Deutsche Telekom examines Voice over New Radio 8
German carrier Deutsche Telekom says it has completed the first 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) calls in partnership with Ericsson, Nokia, Qualcomm, Samsung and Shaomi. The call was made via a 5G standalone (SA) network set up at Deutsche Telekom’s lab in Warsaw, Poland. This network setup integrates a 5G core from Ericsson and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) from Nokia. Calls were made using the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G, and Snapdragon 780G and 888 5G mobile platforms using a 5G smartphone-form-factor test device powered by the Snapdragon 5G modem-RF system. Deutsche Telek said the acquisition represents an important step towards the commercial launch of native 5G voice services on Deutsche Telecom networks. On cloud-native 5G SA networks, operators will be able to provide high quality voice services without relying on LTE as an anchor. Combining VoNR with higher data transmission standards of 5G technology will allow customers to enjoy voice and data services in parallel, Carrier said, so VoNR is expected to play a role in many data services enabled by 5G, from advanced to immersive video conferencing and augmented or virtual reality. Voice quality in existing services from the brand new service nearby. Read more
Who owns the edge? It’s still to catch, says Accedian exec
RCR Wireless News Accedian’s Chief Strategy Officer Richard Piacentin spoke with service providers about what they need to do to ensure that 5G, Cloud and Edge are possible, especially since they are well positioned to take advantage of emerging revenue streams as ownership. Such technologies “still have to be caught.” Q: What steps do service providers need to take to take advantage of and capitalize on the new revenue streams made possible by 5G, Cloud and Edge? Piacentin: 5G, Cloud and Edge have endless opportunities for both customers and service providers. Customers will have the opportunity to take advantage of technologies that require ultra-low latency network services – think augmented reality, wearable and automated vehicles. Customers need to be motivated to pay more, drive meaningful increased revenue potential for service providers. But great opportunities come with great complexity, and providers need to make sure they have the right tools to handle this complexity to ensure profitability. Root-factor analysis will be needed for next-generation solutions that promote increased visibility in complex cloud / hybrid cloud environments. Even the slightest hiccup can cause immeasurable consequences; The CEO of Goya Foods recently noted that a one-second delay could cause a 19-hour delay in workforce efficiency. Read more
Virgin Media, O2 complete integration
He merged with UK operators Virgin Media And O2 has been officially completed, following recent regulatory approvals in the country. The new Virgin Media O2 is one of the UK’s largest operators with 47 million connections, including broadband, mobile, TV and fixed line. The new business employed about 18,000 people and reported revenue equivalent to 11 billion ($ 15.6 billion) last year. Lutz Schüler, CEO of Virgin Media O2, said: “Today, with the fastest broadband and most reliable mobile network in the UK, Virgin Media O2 is the complete package. “We are ready to shake the market and the country to be competitive at a time when choice has never been more important. By investing in and innovating in state-of-the-art infrastructure and future technologies, we will connect more people to the things they love, support communities across the country, help businesses grow and strengthen the UK economy, ”the executive said. Read more
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