3GPP

Mavenir and Terrestar Solutions Partner to Accelerate Commercial Deployment of 5G New Radio Non-Terrestrial Network

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, continues its pioneering leadership in Open RAN with 5G New Radio (NR) Non-Terrestrial-Network (NTN) solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, continues its pioneering leadership in Open RAN with 5G New Radio (NR) Non-Terrestrial-Network (NTN) solutions.
  • The project is being delivered in collaboration with Terrestar Solutions, a Canadian based Satellite Operator.
  • Open RAN implementations, aligned to the O-RAN alliance specifications, are driving the deployment of open, intelligent, and secure networks for both mobile network and satellite network owners.
  • Working with our partner Terrestar, this project showcases the remarkable flexibility that can be achieved through this standard and technology.

MaxLinear Launches Single Chip for 5G Open RAN Radio Units

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

MaxLinear, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXL), a leader in wireless infrastructure silicon solutions, today announced it has launched the MXL17xxx family of devices (“Sierra”), a highly integrated SoC optimized for 4G/5G Open Radio Access Network (RAN) radio units (RU).

Key Points: 
  • MaxLinear, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXL), a leader in wireless infrastructure silicon solutions, today announced it has launched the MXL17xxx family of devices (“Sierra”), a highly integrated SoC optimized for 4G/5G Open Radio Access Network (RAN) radio units (RU).
  • Designers can rapidly build new macro and picocell O-RUs using just a single Sierra device by adding an appropriate RF front end.
  • “Open RAN momentum continues to build and is set to account for 20 percent to 30 percent of worldwide RAN revenues by 2028,” said Stefan Pongratz, Vice President and Analyst at the Dell’Oro Group.
  • MaxLinear will be conducting briefings on MaxLinear’s radio solutions at Mobile World Congress – Hall 2, meeting rooms 2A54MR and 2A63MR – from February 26 through February 29, 2024.

Keysight Verifies Autotalks’ 5G New Radio Vehicle-to-Everything System-on-a-Chip

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has enabled Autotalks to verify the TEKTON3 vehicle-to-everything (V2X) system-on-a-chip (SoC) that meets the physical layer specifications of the 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) Release 16 (Rel-16) Sidelink standards using PathWave V2X solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has enabled Autotalks to verify the TEKTON3 vehicle-to-everything (V2X) system-on-a-chip (SoC) that meets the physical layer specifications of the 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) Release 16 (Rel-16) Sidelink standards using PathWave V2X solutions.
  • Sidelink is a feature of 3GPP Rel-16 that supports direct communication between two devices and is a key enabler of next-generation 5G NR V2X Day 2 use cases that improve road safety.
  • An example of a Day 2 use case is cooperative perception, where two vehicles with 5G NR V2X technology can communicate with each other and share information detected by the vehicles’ sensors.
  • Autotalks used the PathWave X-Series measurement application for 5G NR V2X operating on the Keysight MXA signal analyzer and the PathWave Signal Generation for 5G NR V2X running on the Keysight EXG signal generator to test the TEKTON3 5G V2X transceiver.

Seamless Air Alliance to Foster Integration of 3GPP 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Into the Aviation Sector

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Seamless Air Alliance (SAA) , the leading developer of global standards for Inflight Connectivity (IFC), today announced it will foster the development and integration of 3GPP specified 5G NTN into the aviation sector to enable future seamless connectivity between terrestrial and non-terrestrial satellite networks.

Key Points: 
  • Seamless Air Alliance (SAA) , the leading developer of global standards for Inflight Connectivity (IFC), today announced it will foster the development and integration of 3GPP specified 5G NTN into the aviation sector to enable future seamless connectivity between terrestrial and non-terrestrial satellite networks.
  • To address these issues, the SAA formed a specialized NTN Working Group to ensure 5G NTN considers the unique challenges and requirements of the aviation industry.
  • “With global aviation passenger traffic projected to reach 9.4 billion passengers this year, the Seamless Air Alliance recognizes the importance of delivering exceptional inflight internet experiences,” stated Jack Mandala, CEO of the Seamless Air Alliance.
  • SAA is finalizing work on Seamless Release 7 and work is already in progress on Seamless Release 8, including the study of aviation use-cases for 5G NTN.

Quectel Announces RG255G MediaTek-Based Module to Drive 5G RedCap Preparations

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces the Quectel RG255G, a 5G RedCap MediaTek-based module.

Key Points: 
  • Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces the Quectel RG255G, a 5G RedCap MediaTek-based module.
  • For deployments that would benefit from these attributes but do not need the full capabilities of 5G, RedCap provides an elegant and cost-effective option.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222045683/en/
    Quectel announces RG255G MediaTek-based module to drive 5G RedCap preparations (Photo: Business Wire)
    The module, which is the world’s first 5G modem-RF system-on-chip (SoC), features MediaTek’s 5G RedCap UltraSave capability which results in 60% lower power consumption compared to existing 4G IoT modems, 70% lower power consumption compared to 5G extended mobile broadband (eMBB) modems and an additional 10% power saving with Release 17 power saving features enabled.
  • “We’re delighted to announce the Quectel RG255G 5G Red Cap module which will enable customers to access many of the advantages of 5G without having to accept the full cost and power demands of the technology,” said Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions.

Keysight and InterDigital to Demonstrate AI in 6G Systems at Mobile World Congress 2024

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has collaborated with mobile, video and AI technology research and development company InterDigital Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC) to show how Artificial Intelligence (AI) channel estimators can be trained, integrated into a physical layer, and evaluated with an over-the-air demonstration at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024 (MWC24).

Key Points: 
  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has collaborated with mobile, video and AI technology research and development company InterDigital Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC) to show how Artificial Intelligence (AI) channel estimators can be trained, integrated into a physical layer, and evaluated with an over-the-air demonstration at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024 (MWC24).
  • Presented at Keysight's booth, Hall 5 Stand 5E12, the demonstration will feature a 144 GHz communications link that uses AI models for channel estimation developed by InterDigital and Keysight .
  • As AI technology matures, it is being integrated into wireless communications systems and will be a foundational technology for 6G.
  • One of the applications of AI in wireless is channel estimation.

Spirent Report: 5G Standalone and Private Networks Ready to be Unleashed

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The “5G 2024: Market Drivers, Insights & Considerations” report provides insights from across the 5G ecosystem on the status of 5G, revealing trends, geographical differences and future potential.

Key Points: 
  • The “5G 2024: Market Drivers, Insights & Considerations” report provides insights from across the 5G ecosystem on the status of 5G, revealing trends, geographical differences and future potential.
  • “5G Standalone (SA) network deployments were delayed last year, in part due to the technical challenges of deploying and integrating new, cloud-native 5G Core technologies,” said Spirent’s Head of Market Strategy, Steve Douglas.
  • Private 5G – More than 1,200 private LTE/5G networks have been commercially deployed over the last few years as pending SA deployments, lifecycle automation and security focused network slices could lead to more than 40,000 rollouts by 2027.
  • 5G Advanced – As 5G Standalone (SA) upgrades accelerate, users will finally get a feel for what true 5G can offer.

Mavenir Announces Introduction of Latest OpenBeam™ Radio Platforms – Setting the Industry Pace for Sustainable, Next-Generation Networks

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, today announces a significant expansion of its OpenBeam™ radio portfolio with the launch of three new next-generation platforms that deliver advanced capabilities across diverse scenarios.

Key Points: 
  • Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, today announces a significant expansion of its OpenBeam™ radio portfolio with the launch of three new next-generation platforms that deliver advanced capabilities across diverse scenarios.
  • This halves the number of AAUs needed for deployment thereby streamlining network operations and reduces total cost of ownership.
  • Wideband radio architecture allows operators to share power dynamically between bands, providing an overall improvement in energy efficiency.
  • The report praised Mavenir for addressing diverse industry needs with its broad portfolio of radio products spanning Micro, Macro, Millimetre Wave and mMIMO.

Skylo Certifies the Samsung Exynos Modem 5400 on Its Non-Terrestrial Network

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Skylo Technologies, the pioneer in non-terrestrial networks (NTN), today announced the successful certification of the Samsung Exynos Modem 5400 on its network. All devices that incorporate the chipset will seamlessly support both cellular and native satellite connectivity, available through their mobile service provider.

Key Points: 
  • All devices that incorporate the Samsung Exynos Modem 5400 chipset will seamlessly support both cellular and native satellite connectivity, available through their mobile service provider.
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Skylo Technologies , the pioneer in non-terrestrial networks (NTN), today announced the successful certification of the Samsung Exynos Modem 5400 on its network.
  • Whether users are adventurers exploring uncharted territories or a professional working in remote locations, the combination of the Samsung Exynos 5400 modem and Skylo's network ensures they're always connected.
  • Skylo's CEO and Co-Founder, Parth Trivedi, stated, "We are thrilled to announce the certification of the Samsung 5400 Modem on Skylo's network, marking a monumental step forward for connectivity.

AERKOMM Powers Ahead the Merger Plan with EJECTT Endeavoring in Global Military Communication Systems and 6G Opportunities

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Monday, March 4, 2024

With EJECTT as AERKOMM Taiwan Inc.'s exclusive agent in Taiwan, the accelerated merger aims to seamlessly integrate resources in both entities, with the goals of pursuing opportunities in the deployment of global military-grade communication systems, as well as satellite communication opportunities in 6G, which are the key trends highlighted at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC).

Key Points: 
  • With EJECTT as AERKOMM Taiwan Inc.'s exclusive agent in Taiwan, the accelerated merger aims to seamlessly integrate resources in both entities, with the goals of pursuing opportunities in the deployment of global military-grade communication systems, as well as satellite communication opportunities in 6G, which are the key trends highlighted at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC).
  • And AERKOMM is actively exploring opportunities in the global military communication system arena.
  • Moreover, satellite communication remains a prominent topic in 6G discussions at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in February.
  • In the era of 6G, AERKOMM is endeavoring to seize business opportunities within the 6G ecosystem, collaborating closely with global telecom operators, telecommunications equipment providers, and solution providers.