Small Cell Forum neutral hosts propose hosted open RAN global framework

Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms organisation making infrastructure solutions available to all, unveiled a proposed global framework for hosted Open RAN networks combining the qualities of established and emerging

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New OpenWiFi initiative from TIP adopts OpenRoaming standard

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has announced that Telecom Infra Project (TIP), an initiative focused on accelerating the pace of innovation in the telecom industry worldwide, has adopted the WBA OpenRoaming standard for

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ITU’s Maniewicz and ANATEL president Euler to speak at the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance global summit

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) reports that representatives from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the National Telecommunications Agency in Brazil (ANATEL) will be speaking at its upcoming Global Summit event for

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Cross-Industry survey reveals 79% plan to adopt WBA OpenRoaming

According to a Wireless Broadband Alliance cross-industry survey of service providers, equipment manufacturers and enterprises, almost four out of five (79%) have adopted or plan to adopt the WBA OpenRoaming standard.

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WBA releases Wi-Fi 6 guidelines to help operators, enterprises and cities with deployments

In preparation for the impending release of next-generation Wi-Fi technology later this year, the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released a new white paper that provides deployment guidelines for a number of possible

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5G investment focus in UK turns to manufacturing and industry, and telcos start to play in AI sandpit

WEEK IN TELCO IT – You may have heard the UK Government is investing £40 million (€44.7 million) in 5G (5th generation wireless communications) testbed and trial projects. These are specifically looking at

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CommScope’s Arris acquisition to enable ‘end-to-end infrastructure and connectivity’ and £8.6bn revenues

CommScope, a global infrastructure solutions provider for communications networks, has completed its acquisition of Arris International plc. Arris provides entertainment and communications solutions worldwide.

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CommScope and Nokia partner on passive-active antennas to optimise network performance and prepare for 5G

CommScope is collaborating with Nokia to develop passive-active antenna solutions which enable operators around the world to optimise tower space usage, increase cell site capacity and lay the groundwork for a 5G ready

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What are the myths and realities of 5G and where are network trends taking us?

VanillaPlus talks to Colin Bryce, director of International Business Development at CommScope about the lessons to learn in 5G network roll-outs.

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New research shows half of workers still have to leave the building to make calls or access mobile data

Workplaces are changing, as new generations join the workforce with different hopes and expectations regarding how technology will enable their productivity. However, new research has revealed that poor workplace mobile

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