Search Results for: China 5G
Activities of forums/ standards bodies contributing work to ITU-R 5G (IMT-2020)
Introduction: In early 2012, ITU-R embarked on a programme to develop “IMT for 2020 and beyond”, setting the stage for “5G” research activities that are emerging around the world. Here AGAIN is the ITU-R “5G” standardization timeline: More info at: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-R/study-groups/rsg5/rwp5d/imt-2020/Pages/default.aspx Forums & Standards Bodies working on 5G: 1. NGMN Triggered by ITU WP 5D… Read more
Mobile Infrastructure Spending in China Jumped 51% in 2014 (Infonetics); Grafting Probe to End 4G Party in China?
Infonetics Research, now part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), today reported that mobile infrastructure spending soared in 2014, led by W-CDMA network expansion at China Unicom and robust TD-LTE eNodeB deployments at China Mobile. Based on Infonetics’ 2015 global Mobile Infrastructure Equipment report, the country specific Mobile Infrastructure and Subscribers in China market share, size… Read more
Cutting through the Hype: Will the real 4G (LTE-A) please stand up and tell us what 5G is?
Introduction: While LTE roll-outs continue to increase, especially in developed countries, LTE Advanced (true 4G as defined by ITU-R) has not been deployed on a large scale anywhere that we know of (ABI Research disagrees- see section below). We’re told by Stephane Teral (quoted below), LTE Advanced is just a software upgrade from LTE. If… Read more
Dell’Oro: Telecom equipment revenues to grow 5% through 2020; Huawei increases market share
Dell’Oro analysts say first half global telecom equipment [1.] revenues were up 4% YoY in 1st half of 2020, as 5G infrastructure investments offset declines due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The market research firm forecasts a 5% advance for the entire year. Rollouts of 5G wireless, especially in China, were a primary… Read more
Dell’Oro: Enterprise PON Deployments expected to increase 844% year-over-year
According to a new Dell’Oro Group report, “PON in the Data Center and Premise Advanced Research Report“ recently published, total 2026 Data Center PON equipment revenues are expected to increase 844% year-over-year (Y/Y), driven by hyperscalers looking to use the point-to-multipoint technologies to reduce the cabling and power consumption requirements of their out-of-band management networks…. Read more
Ookla: U.S. dominates global WiFi 7 while adoption grew 4X to 7.2% by Q1-2026
Introduction: According to Ookla’s new WiFi report, cablecos Spectrum (Charter) is the largest Wi-Fi 7 provider in the world! WiFi 7 is actually IEEE 802.11be, also known as Extremely High Throughput (EHT). Following Ookla’s recent report on The Global State of Wi-Fi , this article focuses on the U.S. and updates last year’s Wi-Fi 7 Speeds Up in… Read more
How NTIA “Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security” might influence 6G/IMT-2030 standards and 3GPP specifications
Introduction: The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has launched the “Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security,” a multilateral initiative uniting more than 20 like-minded governments to coordinate on a shared vision for open, interoperable, secure, and resilient 6G networks. While politically significant, the effort operates alongside—not in place of—the established technical… Read more
Analysis: Cell Tower Companies (towercos) & market forecast with small cells in the lead
Over the last few years, mobile network operators all over the world generated cash to fund their 5G buildouts by selling cell towers [1.]. Private equity has also entered the market in this period, and consolidation is expected to continue. There are hundreds of smaller tower companies that could be aggregated into a company that… Read more
Deutsche Telekom: Network APIs with RCS to Enhance AI Enterprise Network Engagements
The telecom industry’s network API (Applications Program Interface) journey is transitioning from capability exposure to measurable enterprise value creation. Initial efforts focused on standardizing and exposing network functions through developer-friendly interfaces. The current phase centers on driving adoption and embedding those capabilities into enterprise workflows with demonstrable ROI. Deutsche Telekom’s Chathurangi Wickramasinghe, SVP Magenta Business… Read more
Meta’s “Iris” AI Chip for MTIA: Implications for Telecom-Grade Optical Networking, DCI and High Capacity Ethernet Fabrics
Executive Summary: According to Reuters, Meta Platforms (previously known as Facebook) plans to start manufacturing an artificial intelligence (AI) chip in September as part of its plan to boost overall computing power to 14 gigawatts in 2027. The social media firm’s data center chip, code-named “Iris,” is part of a four-generation project for Meta Training… Read more