5G AMERICAS: THE VOICE OF 5G AND LTE FOR THE AMERICAS


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Locations: WASHINGTON, AMERICAS

5G Americas Explores 3GPP's Release 18 and Beyond in 5G-Advanced

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수요일, 1월 10, 2024

Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond in the Americas, has released a white paper titled ‘ 3GPP Technology Trends ’ which provides a detailed overview of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) and its journey towards 5G-Advanced that begins with Release 18 (NR Rel-18).

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  • Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond in the Americas, has released a white paper titled ‘ 3GPP Technology Trends ’ which provides a detailed overview of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) and its journey towards 5G-Advanced that begins with Release 18 (NR Rel-18).
  • Chris Pearson, President, 5G Americas said, "The enhancements brought forth in 3GPP Release 17, such as improved uplink coverage, precision in positioning, and robust power-saving features, signify more than just technological advancements.
  • They represent a leap towards a future where connectivity is both ubiquitous and seamlessly integrated into our daily lives."
  • The document underscores pivotal progressions in NR Rel-17, emphasizing their transformative effects on cellular networks and the wider technology arena.

5G Americas 2024 Leadership Team Announced

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목요일, 1월 4, 2024

Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond throughout the Americas, announced the election of Ulf Ewaldsson, the President of Technology at T-Mobile US, as the Chairman of its Board of Governors for the year 2024.

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  • Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond throughout the Americas, announced the election of Ulf Ewaldsson, the President of Technology at T-Mobile US, as the Chairman of its Board of Governors for the year 2024.
  • Chris Pearson, the President of 5G Americas, stated, “There are significant issues and opportunities to address in the future for mobile communications.
  • Barbara Baffer stated, “It is an honor to continue leading our work at 5G Americas to help build cooperation that guides our industry toward a robust connected future.
  • I look forward to an exciting year ahead in wireless, as 5G partnerships and ecosystems continue to create new opportunities throughout the Americas.”

Sustainable Telecommunications: Pioneering Energy-Efficient Mobile Networks for a Net Zero Future

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목요일, 12월 14, 2023

Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond in the Americas, has released a white paper titled ‘ Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Mobile Communications Networks ’ which offers an in-depth analysis of the key strategies and technologies essential for energy-efficient operation of mobile networks.

Key Points: 
  • Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond in the Americas, has released a white paper titled ‘ Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Mobile Communications Networks ’ which offers an in-depth analysis of the key strategies and technologies essential for energy-efficient operation of mobile networks.
  • Dan Druta, Lead member of Technical Staff, AT&T, and working group co-leader of the white paper stated, “Innovation is required for the telecommunications industry to address sustainability and energy efficiency challenges.
  • Many network operators are aiming for Net Zero emissions through energy-efficient operations and renewable energy integration.
  • This 5G Americas white paper outlines key strategies and technologies that could have a sizable impact on our planet and society, marking a pivotal step in our journey towards a sustainable future.

Open Radio Access Networks Demonstrate Market Momentum

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수요일, 11월 29, 2023

In modern wireless telecommunications networks, Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) are redefining industry standards, shifting from proprietary, integrated systems to flexible, open architectures.

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  • In modern wireless telecommunications networks, Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) are redefining industry standards, shifting from proprietary, integrated systems to flexible, open architectures.
  • Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond in the Americas, has released a white paper titled ‘Open RAN Update’ which outlines how Open RAN is progressing towards multi-vendor interoperability and a competitive environment with diverse supply chains.
  • Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas, said, “Open RAN has industry and market momentum with some forecasts predicting a significant uptick in deployments, potentially reaching 1.3 million cell sites by the decade's end.”
    With Open RAN deployments extending beyond initial greenfield operations to wider adoption, standardization efforts spearheaded by the O-RAN Alliance are fortifying the Open RAN ecosystem.
  • The white paper provides an update on Open RAN and the potential benefits of an open, virtualized, automated and cloud-driven 5G Network.”
    Rajarajan Sivaraj, Director, Open RAN Architecture and Standards, Mavenir, and working group co-leader of the white paper said, “Open RAN stands at the forefront of innovation, with continued advancements in the architecture and features being specified at the Open RAN Alliance.

Commercial Applications Emerging for 5G Use Cases

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목요일, 11월 9, 2023

Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond in the Americas, has released a white paper titled ‘ 5G Use Cases’ which outlines a framework for evaluating 5G use cases, such as FWA or private 5G networks based on industry and consumer supply and demand.

Key Points: 
  • Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond in the Americas, has released a white paper titled ‘ 5G Use Cases’ which outlines a framework for evaluating 5G use cases, such as FWA or private 5G networks based on industry and consumer supply and demand.
  • Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas, said 5G is in its infancy in addressing various use cases.
  • “Many customers already enjoy enhanced mobile broadband on their 5G smartphones, but new commercial opportunities will be solution driven,” Pearson said.
  • “Positive regulatory actions for more spectrum and bridging digital divides are important for 5G opportunities.”
    The paper’s 2x2 matrix framework categorizes 5G applications into four quadrants.

5G Devices Are Evolving Beyond Smartphones to Battery-less IoT

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목요일, 10월 26, 2023

The landscape of 5G devices is evolving rapidly to meet the diverse needs of various use cases, ranging from smartphones to specialized IoT devices and emerging battery-less ambient IoT devices.

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  • The landscape of 5G devices is evolving rapidly to meet the diverse needs of various use cases, ranging from smartphones to specialized IoT devices and emerging battery-less ambient IoT devices.
  • Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond in the Americas, has introduced a briefing paper titled ‘ Evolving Devices for 5G Adoption ’ which examines the evolution of 5G devices, shedding light on optimization and adaptation of 5G technologies that cater to a wide array of use cases.
  • Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas, shared his perspective: "The evolution of 5G devices signifies a dynamic shift in connectivity, transforming industries and empowering individuals.
  • From the power of smartphones to the promise of Ambient IoT, this 5G Americas’ briefing paper unveils the future diversity of 5G devices.”
    Key topics covered in this latest 5G Americas briefing paper include:
    Device Characteristics: As 5G reshapes global communications, device features remain crucial.

The Next Era of Wireless Cellular Research Continues to Unfold

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수요일, 9월 13, 2023

Faster data speeds, improved latency, advanced AI integration, and revolutionary connectivity will be part of the next frontier of global wireless communications.

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  • Faster data speeds, improved latency, advanced AI integration, and revolutionary connectivity will be part of the next frontier of global wireless communications.
  • Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas said, “5G and 5G-Advanced continue to have a long runway for innovation throughout this decade, even as next generation work is established.
  • In addition, it covers intelligent surfaces that will enhance wireless channels via environment manipulation, addressing motivation for use, actual use cases, design, challenges, and tech catalysts.
  • 5G Advanced technologies will pave the path towards a completely new, connected future, and ultimately to 6G innovations.”

Flexible Transport Networks are Vital for 5G Innovation and Performance

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화요일, 8월 22, 2023

Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond for the Americas, announced a new white paper titled, “ Transport Networks for 5G ” which delves into the present transport network landscape, explores ongoing work, and envisions the future of 5G transport networks.

Key Points: 
  • Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond for the Americas, announced a new white paper titled, “ Transport Networks for 5G ” which delves into the present transport network landscape, explores ongoing work, and envisions the future of 5G transport networks.
  • Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas said, “5G network operators are continually improving 5G transport networks making them more adaptable, secure, and flexible to meet increasing demands.
  • Future-proofing the 5G transport network is paramount to advancing 5G and beyond.”
    “Transport Networks for 5G” examines characteristics shaping 5G transport networks that have been increasing with bandwidth demands, driving the need for continuous backhaul capacity and the necessity for flexible, scalable solutions.
  • Key topics surrounding 5G transport networks in this 5G Americas white paper include:
    According to David Krauss, Principal Network Architect at Ciena, “5G's evolution toward open architectures, diverse network slicing, and precise timing and synchronization demands robust transport networks as the bedrock of innovation and performance.

5G Americas Releases Update on 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks

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목요일, 7월 20, 2023

Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond for the Americas, unveils the highly anticipated “ Update on 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks ,” which provides an update on current developments in the growth of partnerships and technologies relating to non-terrestrial network integration with 5G networks, building on a previous whitepaper on this subject.

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  • Today, 5G Americas, the voice of 5G and beyond for the Americas, unveils the highly anticipated “ Update on 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks ,” which provides an update on current developments in the growth of partnerships and technologies relating to non-terrestrial network integration with 5G networks, building on a previous whitepaper on this subject.
  • Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas said, "Embracing the dynamic potential of 5G, the integration of non-terrestrial elements into wireless cellular networks with 3GPP standards will help unlock unprecedented coverage and open up the possibility of addressing new use cases."
  • “ Update on 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks ” examines the growing ecosystem of providers and partnerships between NTN service providers and ground-based cellular providers.
  • Some key topics surrounding NTN networks in this 5G Americas report include:
    Luiz Abud, Head of Emerging Business and Partnerships, Nokia said, "Today, the integration of 3GPP smartphones with NTN paves the way for exciting advancements in 5G NTN standards.

5G Growth Progresses as New Services Are Developed

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목요일, 6월 29, 2023

Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas said, “With North American 5G networks online, we’re experiencing a strong subscription cycle for 5G in the US and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas said, “With North American 5G networks online, we’re experiencing a strong subscription cycle for 5G in the US and Canada.
  • At the same time, other 5G markets are emerging, creating the potential for billions of new 5G connections.

  • The latest data from Omdia reveals a significant progress on 5G as 157 million new global 5G connections were added between Q4 2022 and Q1 2023.
  • North America continues to assert leadership in 5G wireless connectivity, as continued adoption fuels additional demand for improved 5G network services.