The new frontier of ubiquitous and resilient cellular coverage lies beyond the boundaries of the Earth: Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), or wireless communication systems that operate in space, are expected to provide larger coverage and resilience, and enable applications requiring always-on connectivity such as IoT and autonomous driving. Whether it’s connecting regions experiencing natural disaster, assisting […]
The pace of innovation in telecommunications is accelerating, with the rollout of 5G technology underscoring an ever-present need: synchronization precision across networks. This is the first in a three-part series of articles that will delve into the criticality of 5G synchronization across three layers: transport, radio and resilience. Throughout the series, we will unravel why […]
Open RAN has been actively in development since 2018. The O-RAN ALLIANCE today includes 32 operator members and 278 vendor and academic contributors. In 2023, Open RAN was the subject of much debate about its viability, but two major developments in the second half of the year put concerns to rest. First, the O-RAN ALLIANCE […]
As the telecommunications industry prepares to converge Radio Access Networks (RAN) and Core networks, the need for rigorous testing in a lab environment has never been more critical. This convergence aims to position processing functions and resources closer to the user, diminishing latency and network traffic load while simultaneously boosting quality of experience. With so […]
In 2023, VIAVI Solutions proudly celebrated our 100-year journey as a global leader in communications test and measurement, and optical technologies. As we embark on our 101st year and beyond, here is a window into the trends we are following in our target markets. Scale: 5G In 2023, The State of 5G from VIAVI observed a […]
In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, the transition from 4G to 5G has brought about a host of changes, with both persistent challenges and emerging issues. In this blog post, we discuss the complexities of interference in 5G networks, exploring a combination of old and new problems that network operators and technicians face. Old Problems, […]
In 2023, we at VIAVI Solutions are proud to mark a 100-year journey and celebrate the company we are today: a global leader in communications test and measurement, and optical technologies. Our heritage of excellence has been established through an unwavering focus on technological innovation driven by the requirements of customers and partners, with whom […]
3GPP Release 18, what is it? 3GPP Release 18 is the 4th release of 5G and recognized as the first release of 5G Advanced. Overall, it marks the mid-point of 5G standardization. Significant Updates from Release 17 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks Work was carried out in Release 17 to define the first standardized solutions for 5G […]
Transformative technologies such as edge computing, 5G, and mobile clouds are enabling bold and exciting new business models. Industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles, and remote medicine are just a few examples of the advances these technologies offer. Open RAN (O-RAN) is a key foundational framework poised to facilitate this revolution, allowing for rapid and widespread innovation […]
The proliferation of mobile devices and increasing demand for data usage has resulted in a large-scale expansion of wireless cellular networks. Operators need more and more cells to handle the increasing demand, but, it is hard to scale the infrastructure for mobile services in real time. You can’t build a new cell tower overnight therefore […]
