Starting from summer 2025, if you have one of the latest top-brand LTE smartphones, you can sign up for direct-to-cell mobile connections to Starlink satellites for messaging using the existing LTE spectrum in areas without terrestrial coverage. While only limited services will initially be available, these base stations in the sky can potentially deliver mobile […]
Looking to secure NTIA’s NOFO 3 funding? Partnering with VIAVI can set your proposal apart! As a trusted leader in test, automation, and optimization, and the only test company awarded funding under NOFO 1, VIAVI brings unmatched expertise to help you accelerate Open RAN deployments and network performance. Why VIAVI Is Your Ultimate Partner AI-Powered […]
VIAVI is excited to collaborate with the AI-RAN Alliance, a trailblazer in advancing AI-native Radio Access Networks (RAN), to establish the first AI-RAN Alliance-endorsed lab. This strategic initiative is set to elevate the research and testing capabilities in the telecommunications industry, with a particular focus on integrating artificial intelligence into RAN technologies. AI-RAN (Artificial Intelligence-powered […]
Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona is almost here again. Last year saw several major announcements on the evolution to 6G, including a notable joint shared-principles statement from 10 countries announcing their intention to “support open, free, global, interoperable, reliable, resilient, and secure connectivity.” As a trusted partner in network test, automation, and optimization for over […]
As digital technologies advance and consumer demands shift, the global telecommunications industry is rapidly undergoing a transformation. Faster networks and lower latencies are required to support emerging technologies such as IoT networks/systems, AI and cloud computing. As such, telcos are evolving to resemble technology companies, with a focus that extends beyond what a traditional telco […]
To recognize 100 years since the development of quantum mechanics, the United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. While quantum computing creates enormous economic and scientific opportunities, it also poses serious cybersecurity risks such as rendering current encryption tools obsolete. Experts estimate that there is a more than 50% […]
The increasing complexity of networks – driven by constant software updates, the integration of AI and machine learning (ML), the rise of edge computing, and virtualised architecture – is placing relentless pressure on network operators. To navigate this complex environment effectively, operators are turning to digital twin technologies. These digital replicas of a physical network, […]
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 […]
Healthcare systems worldwide are still recovering from the unprecedented effects of the COVID19 pandemic. 5G networks have the potential to transform the key components of healthcare systems through providing superior levels of connectivity that will help meet the needs of both patients and providers at scale. The buzz around 5G technology stems from the […]
5G technology offers capabilities such as Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC) and ultra-reliable low latency communication (uRLLC) that are well-suited for business-critical applications. The aviation industry is expected to invest heavily in 5G technology, with projections of reaching $3.9 billion by 2026. 5G has the potential to revolutionize the entire aviation […]
