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Ericsson: 660 million global 5G subscriptions at end of 2021 (?)
In its new Mobility Report, Ericsson has updated its forecast for 5G subscribers at the end of 2021, to a total of close to 660 million. The increase is due to stronger-than-expected demand in China and North America (?), driven in part by falling prices for 5G devices. Ericsson forecasts 5G to become the dominant… Read more
The 5G Spectrum Conundrum for South Africa and GCC countries; 5G Status Report
According to IDC, there is a dire need to ensure that 5G spectrum policies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) [1.] region and South Africa include effective spectrum allocation and management strategies. This is key to ensuring that the evolution from 3G and 4G networks to 5G networks and capabilities is seamless, viable for ecosystem… Read more
CCS Insights: 5G connections will triple this year to 637M, then to 1.34B in 2022
5G connections (is that the same as 5G subscribers?) will reach well over 1 billion next year, despite the threat of component shortages hitting the supply chain this Christmas, according to a new forecast by CCS Insights. Total 5G connections will triple this year to 637 million, before more than doubling in 2022 to 1.34… Read more
Morgan Stanley finds little interest in 5G; Finland’s Oulu says 5G won’t mature till 2027
Morgan Stanley surveyed 3,500 broadband customers and found that only 4% of respondents said they would switch carriers to access new technologies like 5G. End users had little interest in an “innovative technology” like 5G, according to the survey results. It should come as no surprise to IEEE Techblog readers that Finnish university researchers are… Read more
Huawei Execs: ICT Industry Initiatives for 5G and Green 5G Networks for a Low-Carbon Future
Huawei’s rotating chairman Ken Hu kicked off the 12th annual Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) in Dubai with a call for the ICT industry to work together on the next stage of 5G development. He outlined the specific areas where the industry needs to improve. The MBBF is hosted by Huawei, together with its industry… Read more
The Sorry State of 5G SA Core Networks- Smart Communications in Phillipines
Very few 5G SA core networks of any size have been launched to date. According to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), just 13 network operators had launched commercial public 5G SA networks as of the middle of August 2021. Some 45 other operators are planning on deploying 5G SA for public networks, and 23 operators… Read more
ITU-R Report in Progress: Use of IMT (likely 5G and 6G) above 100 GHz (even >800 GHz)
Introduction: In July 2015, ITU-R published Report M-2376: Technical feasibility of IMT in bands above 6 GHz Since then, there has been academic and industry research and development ongoing related to suitability of mobile broadband systems in frequency bands above 100GHz. As a result, a new ITU-R Report ITU-R M.[IMT.ABOVE 100 GHz] was started at… Read more
Open Networking Foundation spins off Ananki to deliver open source-based Software Defined Private 5G as per Industry 4.0 requirements
The Open Networking Foundation (ONF) has launched Ananki, an independent venture-backed spin out (from ONF) that will focus on the delivery of open source-based Software Defined Private 5G as a commercial service, addressing the unique requirements of Industry 4.0. Ananki plans to deliver software defined private 5G that is purpose built for the Industry 4.0 revolution,… Read more
ZTE wins 50% of China Mobile’s high-end router centralized procurement in 2021-2022
ZTE has secured a 50% share in section 4 of China Mobile’s high-end router/switch centralized procurement for 2021-2022. It’s number one ranking was due to its high-end routers ZXR10 M6000-18 S and ZXR10 M6000-8S Plus. This contract is the largest one in the high-end router centralized procurement of China Mobile, which contains the largest number… Read more
2021 World 5G Convention in Beijing: “5G+ By All For All”
The 2021 World 5G Convention, themed “5G+ By All For All, ” kicked off in Beijing Etrong International Exhibition & Convention Center on 31st August 2021. With more than 1,500 experts, scholars and entrepreneurs from 20 countries participating online and offline, the convention aims to discuss the future application of 5G in the fields of… Read more