3GPP

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

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Security, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, 5G, Networks, Internet, Spirent, Insight, SPT, AI, ROI, OSS, Semiconductor intellectual property core, Growth, Heel, Redcap, 3GPP, NIB, DevOps, Automation, Acceleration, XR, LEO, Communication

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
Networks, 5G, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Telecommunications, Research, Architecture, Intelligence, SVP, Growth, GM, MIMO, Radio, Mobile World Congress, AAU, 3GPP, Anatoly Sagalevich, Telephone, Computer network

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
Exynos, Competition, Samsung Electronics, Safety, Friends, Internet, Internet of things, Samsung, Entrepreneurship, SMS, Communication, 3GPP, Certification, Family, NTN, Agriculture, Modem, Partnership, Mobile phone

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
Aviation, LOI, AKOM, GEO, Growth, MWC, Educational evaluation, South Korea, AVL, HAPS, Communication, HTS, Geostationary orbit, Mobile World Congress, 3GPP, NTN, Acceleration, MEO, Telecommunications, SATCOM, OTCQX, LEO, Communications satellite

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.

EdgeNectar Partners with ARM to Expand Converged Core Network, Supports 5G Open RAN

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
NFV, Hospital, Mobile, ARM, Internet of things, MWC, Airport, RAN, Mobile World Congress, 3GPP, Radio access network, Design, Ecosystem

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS -- EdgeNectar, a provider of AI-driven, private 5G and edge compute solutions to enterprises, announced it supports 5G Open RAN using ARM's latest technology. The company also joined ARM's Ecosystem and 5G Solution Lab as a partner. EdgeNectar's converged 4G/5G core network, now supports both 3GPP standardized RAN and Open RAN. The company will demonstrate its converged core network interoperating with Open RAN at ARM's booth, MWC Hall 2, Stand I60, at Mobile World Congress 2024.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS -- EdgeNectar, a provider of AI-driven, private 5G and edge compute solutions to enterprises, announced it supports 5G Open RAN using ARM's latest technology.
  • EdgeNectar's converged 4G/5G core network, now supports both 3GPP standardized RAN and Open RAN.
  • The company will demonstrate its converged core network interoperating with Open RAN at ARM's booth, MWC Hall 2, Stand I60, at Mobile World Congress 2024.
  • "EdgeNectar's expansion to support 5G Open RAN using ARM's latest technology offers enterprises greater flexibility, efficiency, scalability, and simplified deployment.

Ericsson and CTIA Certification recognizes GE Vernova's MDS Orbit as industry's first device IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure™

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Certification, Internet of things, Communication, Safety, MDS, 3GPP, NIST, Ecosystem, CTIA, Orbit, General Electric, Partnership, Medical device

The IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure program empowers device manufacturers to validate their devices' suitability for critical infrastructure operations.

Key Points: 
  • The IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure program empowers device manufacturers to validate their devices' suitability for critical infrastructure operations.
  • GE Vernova, a pioneer in the utility device ecosystem, subjected their MDS Orbit cellular router to comprehensive testing at Ericsson's advanced labs.
  • The testing, which adhered to 3GPP, NIST and CTIA Certification standards, verified the resilience of GE Vernova cellular devices in real-world network grid conditions.
  • CTIA Certification has now recognized GE Vernova's MDS Orbit device as IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure.

5G MOMENTUM CONTINUES WITH 1.6 BILLION CONNECTIONS WORLDWIDE, RISING TO 5.5 BILLION BY 2030, ACCORDING TO GSMA INTELLIGENCE

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
BCE, 3GPP, Growth, Architecture, AI, Investment, Mobile phone

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New figures from GSMA Intelligence (GSMAi) show 5G connections are expected to represent over half (51%) of mobile connections by 2029, rising to 56% by the end of the decade – making 5G the dominant connectivity technology. 5G has been the fastest mobile generation rollout to date, surpassing one billion connections by the end of 2022, rising to 1.6 billion connections at the end of 2023 and 5.5 billion by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • 5G has been the fastest mobile generation rollout to date, surpassing one billion connections by the end of 2022, rising to 1.6 billion connections at the end of 2023 and 5.5 billion by 2030.
  • As of January 2024, 261 operators in 101 countries had launched commercial 5G services, and more than 90 operators from 64 markets have committed to rollouts.
  • GSMAi data shows the enterprise segment now counts 10.7 billion IoT connections (versus 10.5 billion consumer connections) and this momentum is expected to continue, with enterprise connections more than doubling to 38.5 billion by 2030 and smart buildings and smart manufacturing accounting for 34% and 16% of total enterprise connections respectively.
  • Beyond 5G SA, the availability of 5G-Advanced with 3GPP Release 18 will be another key 5G milestone in IoT delivery, providing the catalyst for new 5G investment throughout 2024 and into 2025.

5G MOMENTUM CONTINUES WITH 1.6 BILLION CONNECTIONS WORLDWIDE, RISING TO 5.5 BILLION BY 2030, ACCORDING TO GSMA INTELLIGENCE

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
BCE, 3GPP, Growth, Architecture, AI, Investment, Mobile phone

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New figures from GSMA Intelligence (GSMAi) show 5G connections are expected to represent over half (51%) of mobile connections by 2029, rising to 56% by the end of the decade – making 5G the dominant connectivity technology. 5G has been the fastest mobile generation rollout to date, surpassing one billion connections by the end of 2022, rising to 1.6 billion connections at the end of 2023 and 5.5 billion by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • 5G has been the fastest mobile generation rollout to date, surpassing one billion connections by the end of 2022, rising to 1.6 billion connections at the end of 2023 and 5.5 billion by 2030.
  • As of January 2024, 261 operators in 101 countries had launched commercial 5G services, and more than 90 operators from 64 markets have committed to rollouts.
  • GSMAi data shows the enterprise segment now counts 10.7 billion IoT connections (versus 10.5 billion consumer connections) and this momentum is expected to continue, with enterprise connections more than doubling to 38.5 billion by 2030 and smart buildings and smart manufacturing accounting for 34% and 16% of total enterprise connections respectively.
  • Beyond 5G SA, the availability of 5G-Advanced with 3GPP Release 18 will be another key 5G milestone in IoT delivery, providing the catalyst for new 5G investment throughout 2024 and into 2025.

Keysight Increases Validated Test Cases for Skylo Non-Terrestrial Network Certification Program

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
RRM, Certification, Mobile, Global Certification Forum, NB, GEO, SINR, Quality, Communication, Mobile World Congress, 3GPP, GCF, GSO, PTCRB, Organization, NTN, RCAT, Television

Keysight has 145 approved test cases available for non-terrestrial network chipset, module, and device certification onto Skylo mobile operator networks

Key Points: 
  • Keysight has 145 approved test cases available for non-terrestrial network chipset, module, and device certification onto Skylo mobile operator networks
    Test cases emulate real world conditions including geostationary orbit, geosynchronous orbit and signal-to-noise-plus-interference ratio
    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Skylo Technologies, the pioneer in non-terrestrial networks (NTN), today announces that Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has extended the number of its test cases available for the Skylo Technologies non-terrestrial network (NTN) certification program to 145.
  • Recognizing this critical industry need, Keysight and Skylo have been collaborating to develop seamless NTN certification testing solutions approved by organizations such as the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and the PTCRB.
  • The new, jointly developed test cases cover radio frequency (RF) and functional performance aspects of NB communication that are unique to NTN.
  • Keysight and Skylo are continuing to collaborate on supplementary tests for future releases of Skylo's NTN certification program.

Smart Metering in Europe, 18th Edition: Close to 110 Million Smart Electricity Meters Forecast to be Deployed Across Europe During 2023-2028

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Wireless, Traction, Investment, Internet of things, Nordic, Growth, PLC, CEE, 3GPP, Electricity, LPWA, RF, Renewable energy

The smart metering market in Europe remains promising and is set for robust growth in the coming years with a total of close to 110 million smart electricity meters forecasted to be deployed across the region during 2023-2028.

Key Points: 
  • The smart metering market in Europe remains promising and is set for robust growth in the coming years with a total of close to 110 million smart electricity meters forecasted to be deployed across the region during 2023-2028.
  • Poland, which is currently ramping up smart meter installations will meanwhile account for a substantial and increasing share of smart meter shipments throughout the entire forecast period.
  • The rapid development of new wireless technologies for IoT communications has a major impact on the smart metering market in Europe.
  • Throughout the forecast period, annual shipment volumes of smart gas meters will remain stable at around 5-6 million units.