Simplify FTTH/PON Testing with “Smart” Fiber Features The rise in fiber adoption by service providers is fueling the demand for workers who can skillfully build and certify fiber plants, especially for deployment of Fiber to the Home (FTTH). This means that installers and contractors, who are traditionally trained in copper or coax network installation, must […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to drive the next technological revolution that will change how we live and work. IoT will enable billions of devices with intelligent sensors and machine learning capabilities that will communicate, sense, and interact with internal or external systems, all without human intervention. To reach to this potential, the […]
Part 3 of the Evolution of Fronthaul Networks (read Part 1: Intro to Fronthaul and Part 2: Fiber Deployment in Wireless) In parts 1 and 2, I described the overall radio access network architecture and best practices for deployment at physical layer which is primarily fiber for the links between the baseband unit (BBU) and […]
Part 2 of the Evolution of Fronthaul Networks (read Part 1: Intro to Fronthaul and Part 3: CPRI ) As we learned in part 1, fiber deployment permits the placement of RRH’s closer to the antenna. Also known as light radio, this RRH placement has significantly improved the energy efficiency of cellular networks as the […]
Fronthaul? Until few years it was unknown for most involved in network deployment. Smart phones, the explosive growth in use of media reach apps and the competitive pressure for operators to offer higher data limits have changed the role of fronthaul completely. One can hardly oversee the rising number of antennas and radios mounted on […]
The use of fiber in networks of all kinds is increasing by the day. Fiber brings increased capacity, but also carries new, unique challenges and a need for careful, efficient testing and measurement. Where can technicians and engineers find he most current, helpful information about the latest tips and tricks for testing and installation? Well, […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, you’ve likely been unable to get away from chatter about the 10th anniversary of the iPhone this month. There’s also plenty of speculation about the revolutionary new features of that milestone device. Here’s a bold prediction: the final announcement is going to be anticlimactic. […]
The technology in a radio tower is undergoing dramatic change, which is presenting tough real-world challenges for the crews that carry out the installation work. Riggers, or tower climbers as they’re better known in the US, are finding that as networks become more complex, their role is becoming increasingly difficult. As technicians, riggers perform […]
Centralized Radio Access Network (C-RAN) deployment is a growing trend in the wireless industry. I am often asked what is driving this trend, why some operators are using it more than others, and what are some of the challenges and benefits of C-RAN. In this blog, I will try to capture some of those questions […]
In just a few short weeks, the Viavi Solutions team heads to 5G World during TechXLR8 in London. Billed as the ONLY global 5G-focused, high-level conference and expo, the show addresses industry-impacting topics related to 5G trials and migration strategies from LTE to 5G. If you are going to the show, we invite you to […]
