The deployment of 5G wireless technology over the coming decade is expected to rely on the deployment of many small cells. For example, the CTIA primer on small cells* estimates there will be 800,000 small cells in the USA by 2026. Mobile operators will look to small cell technology to add data capacity in areas of traffic congestion. This dense small cell network both increases the radios per subscriber and provides subscribers improved signal quality for more efficient data transfer. The shorter distance between radio sites also helps overcome the short signal reach of higher frequency 5G radio spectrum. As a result, small cells are becoming the leading solution in growing the data capacity of the network. Small cells have become increasingly common over the… read more

Small cells will be the foundation of future nationwide 5G networks; however, the US is currently unable to deploy them at the scale and speed required. Industry coordination around three measures could transform the scenario for small cells in the US, making 5G a reality. While 5G offers faster speeds and lower costs, it requires a buildout of the wireless network, in the form of small cells, at a scale and speed that the telecom industry hasn’t undertaken before. One FCC commissioner recently estimated that the US needs 800,000 small cells to make 5G a reality. International Data Corporation (IDC) expects over two million—by 2021. By comparison, the existing 2G/3G/4G network, built over many years, has just over 200,000 cell towers. The telecom industry has… read more

Posted by Matthew Clark | Apr 9, 2020 | Investing From Money&Markets As an investor, you need to be able to spot trends and put your money where it will count the most — and few sectors are hotter than 5G, so we’ve put together a guide for how to invest in 5G stocks. It’s a great feeling when you find the next big thing to invest your money in — especially when you’re able to do it before everyone piles in, pushing share prices up. People have made millions spotting trends and using analysis to seek out companies and sectors they bet will pay off big. One of those up and coming trends is the 5G revolution. There are a lot of things involved before deciding when to buy and… read more

As much of the world hunkers down to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, some Wall Street analysts are speculating about how this global pandemic might affect the broader future of the global telecom industry. Importantly, some believe today’s upheavals could hasten society’s move in general to a more digitized existence. And that, according to some analysts, might spur significant levels of investments into telecom networks, including both wired networks and 5G networks. “We believe the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated society’s transition to broadband and digitization by at least a decade, and that this trend will continue to march forward,” wrote the Wall Street research analysts at MKM Partners in a note to investors Thursday. “We see broadband access and sufficient bandwidth as increasingly… read more

As the world grows increasingly dependent on wireless devices, networks, and services, one thing has become readily apparent: open radio frequency spectrum—that is the space in which wireless signals can be sent—is an incredibly valuable asset. Long-time telecom industry observers and participants have known this to be true for some time, but events like the COVID-19 pandemic are now making a much wider audience of people—everyone from general tech industry leaders, government officials, and even technically literate consumers—understand its importance. The challenge is that, in a country like the US with an incredibly long, rich history in wireless innovations—from the early days of over-the-air radio and TV transmissions through the era of CB radios to today’s 5G cellular networks—the once open roadways of radio signal… read more

The big wireless carriers in the United States, as well as some cable companies, have all indicated that they’re interested in participating in the CBRS auctions in June. For cable companies, the spectrum could give them the opportunity to build some of their own wireless infrastructure and use CBRS to off-load a percentage of their MVNO traffic to their own wireless networks. For the big wireless carriers, CBRS gives them the opportunity to supplement their spectrum portfolios with much-needed mid-band capacity. But one of the more exciting prospects of CBRS is the opportunity for enterprises to get their hands on spectrum for the first time in the U.S. Previously, if an enterprise wanted to build a private wireless network, it had to work with a… read more

“The presence of a large number of players in the MVNO market has led to increased competition among service providers. This has led companies to offer mobile services at cheaper rates, which is expected to strengthen the market growth.”… read more

  The current coronavirus pandemic has led to officials on all levels to urge Americans to stay at home as much as possible. As a product of this, academic institutions have resorted to online learning. Many businesses are allowing their employees to work from home if possible. Even the entertainment industry has made the adjustment by hosting live-streamed events. What does all this lead to? Due to a significant amount of people being online at once, there is more internet traffic going on at one time. This causes a lot of stress on network providers to deliver reliable service. We need to be connected now more than ever, people’s paychecks are literally depending it. Other countries who have been more severely impacted by the virus… read more

  There has been a lot of recent buzz pertaining the 5th generation of telecommunications and it’s safety concerns. People around the world are worried that the deployment of small cells, which is necessary for fully functioning 5G will pose health risks. The International Commission on Non‐Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), an international board which specializes in non-ionizing radiation announces new guidelines for millimeter-wave 5G which declares it to be safe for public use. Their conclusions are based off of extensive research including a 7 year study that led to no scientific findings of any true harm to humans. To read more on the subject, check out this article by RCRWireless below Click Here For Article… read more

The need for robust in-building wireless systems for enterprise users is well-established. The vast majority of mobile traffic originates inside buildings, and, particularly in the context of an office, retail center, hospital or other enterprise environment, the common approach of providing coverage from the outside-in just isn’t enough.   Click for Original Article  … read more

GSMA estimated a $1.1 trillion up-drive from operators in global capital expenditure (CAPEX) between 2025. Collectively, there is an expected $2.2 trillion addition to the global economy at the end of 2034.   Click for Original Article… read more

As the Fifth Generation (5G) is expected to fuel the up rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the bar has been set high on the reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness on the technology that is powering it. 5G will not only affect how we communicate but affect all walks of life including the economy, medical practices, transportation, military, entertainment, etc.. All of which why world leaders are currently in this “Race for 5G”.   Click for Original Article… read more

The CBRS Alliance, an industry organization focused on driving the development, commercialization, and adoption of OnGo™ shared spectrum solutions, celebrates the authorization of Full Commercial Deployment (FCD) of OnGo service in the 3.5 GHz CBRS band, announced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on January 27, 2020 in Public Notice DA 20-110. With this announcement, Spectrum Access System (SAS) administrators CommScope, Federated Wireless, Google and Sony are fully approved to operate commercial services in the band.     Click for Original Article… read more

Ookla reveals an exponential increase in 5G deployments in recent months. While three of the world’s six largest economies do not have commercially available 5G, countries like Switzerland are “winning the race of 5G expansion with more than twice as many commercially available deployments as second-place South Korea”. Kuwait follows in third with 129 deployments. The U.S. falls in line at fourth with 30 deployments.… read more

U.S. Cellular is the first big wireless carrier to acknowledge that cable company MVNOs are “putting pressure on its business”. The company reported a loss of 26,000 mobile customers in the second quarter, while nearby cable companies offering cellular services have been ramping up wireless service. “We see the cable companies continuing to present formidable competition”.… read more

Continued 5G studies reveal a market that is perfect for Wytec’s growth and market viability. The doors that 5G and IoT are opening will create a “variety of workloads with different characteristics and needs,” thus the applications industries are developing should accommodate all workloads. “Ericsson conducted an extensive study on the 5G business potential for operators showing that, between 2020 and 2024, the 5G revenue potential for operators will grow from USD 14 to 129 billion”. Wytec is preparing to tap into these revenues as it builds it 5G ready network, which it began testing in Columbus, Ohio last week. More on that soon!… read more