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5G: behind the hype
It’s like waiting for the other shoe to drop isn’t it? We hit peak hype curve for a new access technology and then the doubters start to make their voices heard. In the last few weeks there has been a generous scattering of reports and commentary throwing dark and...
The Potential Impact of Switching off 2G in the UK
While the UK has started the deployment of 5G networks, the older 2G networks will inevitably face switch off (or sunset) at some point. This is despite being relied on by the elderly, users in rural locations and numerous machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, such...
Private networks: New players, new opportunities
The advantages of private mobile networks are well rehearsed – from data usage savings and enhanced traffic flow to better control and information security. However, if these private network are to make a significant impact on delivering LTE and 5G value to verticals,...
Shared spectrum – way-to-go or still some way to go?
In July, Ofcom announced new rules allowing spectrum sharing in four bands, with the aim of making it easier for businesses or localised service providers to build and operate various types of wireless networks. These are welcome moves to open up spectrum for...
Efficient deployment of small cells
Recently at a Cambridge Wireless combined Small Cell and Smart and Intelligent Cities SIG meeting, the attendees heard about the impressive densification of networks in Japan, Korea and China. These markets have far fewer constraints on deployment; the US and EU...
Real Wireless helps lay groundwork for Austrian 5G auction
Recent news of an Austrian 5G auction that won’t involve eye-watering sums has, not surprisingly, been greeted with a very positive response from commentators and analysts – not to mention operators. Austria’s Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and...
Professor Les Barclay, OBE, BSc, FREng, FIET
Our condolences to the family of Professor Les Barclay, following his death on the 31 July 2019. He was a true gent and a great inspiration to many in our profession. Les was a distinguished and widely recognised professional in fields of radiowave propagation and...
Exploring the future of connectivity and 5G in UK manufacturing
Digital Catapult has launched research into the impact of 5G on the UK’s manufacturing sector, uncovering the potential of 5G technology for industry and setting out recommendations for 5G to tackle connectivity challenges. Real Wireless is credited in the report,...
Reading the RAN roadmap
The architectures of radio access networks (RAN)s are continually evolving as a result of various technical and economic drivers. We regularly receive enquiries about RAN architecture from our readers and one topic that keeps coming up is the evolution from D-RAN to...
