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CLEAR 4G WiMAX Innovation Network is Now Open for Developers in Silicon Valley
In an exclusive article, Clearwire details logistics, goals and objectives for the "4G" CLEAR Developer’s Network in Silicon Valley. Largest 4G WiMAX "sandbox" for developers covers more than 20 square miles in Santa Clara, Mountain View and Palo Alto, California. At the September 17th Telecom Council Carrier Connections conference, Clearwire’s Allen Flanagan provided an overview… Read more
FCC to investigate Dish Network’s compliance with federal requirements to build a nationwide 5G network
In a letter to Charlie Ergen, the chairman and co-founder of network operator EchoStar, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr wrote that the agency’s staff would investigate the company’s compliance with requirements to build a nationwide 5G network as per the terms of its federal spectrum licenses. EchoStar owns both Dish Network and Boost Mobile’s… Read more
KDDI unveils AU Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service
KDDI-owned AU [1.] launched Japan’s first direct satellite service, connecting 40% of remote island and mountain populations in Japan that terrestrial networks cannot now reach. The new service, called AU Starlink Direct, is also available to subscribers of Okinawa Cellular, a KDDI-owned company serving the group of islands located in southern Japan. KDDI and Okinawa Cellular… Read more
Ericsson’s sales rose for the first time in 8 quarters; mobile networks need an AI boost
Ericsson today said sales in its key networks unit grew 4% in the 4th quarter as contract wins and network investments by some large customers contributed to a 70% jump in North America (NA) sales, but its cloud software and enterprise units both saw sales and earnings decline. Revenue in the NA region rebounded sharply… Read more
SNS Telecom & IT: Private 5G and 4G LTE cellular networks for the global defense sector is a $1.5B opportunity
SNS Telecom & IT says that private 5G in the global Defense Sector is a $1.5 Billion opportunity. The market research firm’s latest report indicates that cumulative spending on private 5G networks in the defense sector will reach $1.5 Billion between 2024 and 2027. Private 5G and 4G LTE cellular networks – also referred to… Read more
Market Outlook for Disaggregated Cell Site Gateways (DCSG)
A Disaggregated Cell Site Gateways (DCSG) is a white-box cell site gateway or router based on an open and disaggregated architecture for existing 2G/3G/4G and 5G networks. It permits network operators to choose different software applications from various vendors, essentially separating the hardware from the software functionality, providing greater flexibility and choice compared to traditional,… Read more
AT&T to deploy Fujitsu and Mavenir radio’s in crowded urban areas
AT&T announced today that it has signed new agreements with Fujitsu and Mavenir to develop radios specifically for crowded urban areas in its Open RAN deployment using Ericsson hardware and software. The goal is to improve network performance and coverage in cities with lots of mobile data traffic. These radios will be open C-band radios… Read more
SNS Telecom & IT: $6 Billion Private LTE/5G Market Shines Through Wireless Industry’s Gloom
SNS Telecom & IT’s latest research report estimates that the private LTE and 5G network market revenues will be $6 Billion by the end of 2027. It’s one of the few bright spots in the otherwise gloomy wireless telecommunications industry, which is marked by a slowdown in public mobile network infrastructure spending and service providers… Read more
FCC approves EchoStar/Dish request to extend timeline for its 5G buildout
On September 20th, the U.S. FCC has granted EchoStar’s request to extend the deadline for portions of its 5G network buildout into 2026 in exchange for several commitments, including a low-cost offering and a pledge to accelerate build-outs in certain markets. EchoStar’s request to the FCC was sent to the commission on September 18, 2024. … Read more
TÉRAL Research: Sharp declines in Wireless Infrastructure Market 1Q-2024
The global wireless infrastructure market, including 2G/3G/4G/5G RAN and core networks, experienced significant declines both sequentially (-31%) and YoY (-26%) in 1Q-2024. However, these declines are not unprecedented. “Such decline has happened before in 2002 and 2003 due to a sharp decrease in TDMA and PDC systems shipments, as well as in the post-LTE peak… Read more