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LTE – (L)ife in (T)he old dog y(E)t

by John Okas | Jul 3, 2020 | 5G, Real Wireless blog, Use case

LTE rollout is by no means over – and yet the push to bring 5G to countries as diverse as South Korea and South Africa is very much under way. The reality of 5G deployment is different between these countries, but is the focus on 5G missing the point? With global...

Rural and remote connectivity: the height of innovation

by Mark Keenan | Apr 30, 2020 | Real Wireless blog, Use case, Wireless Users use case

We’ve written a lot recently about asset sharing in networks. It is undoubtedly an important option for operators looking for ways to make 4G and 5G roll-out more cost-effective – especially in rural and remote areas. But it is far from the only option. To use a...

A problem shared…

by John Okas | Feb 7, 2020 | 5G, Real Wireless blog

Much has been made of a recent wobble in the progress of the UK’s shared rural network (SRN) initiative, with the Financial Times reporting that BT wants the rural network-sharing deal currently being negotiated with its rivals to reflect the larger investment made...

Rail Wireless

by Oliver Bosshard | Jul 23, 2019 | Real Wireless blog

What do rail passengers in 2019 want from wireless? Voice, web browsing, emailing and social media are pretty much a given, but it’s the ‘streaming’ services that are forecasted to generate 75-90% of traffic on trains. Assuming an unconstrained usage...

Solving the Wi-Fi challenge on trains

by Oliver Bosshard | Jun 8, 2016 | Real Wireless blog, Uncategorised

It’s been just over a year since the government announced its ambitious target to have free Wi-Fi on trains by 2017. While the intention is obviously a good one (who doesn’t want connectivity on trains?) there are still significant barriers in place that are hindering...

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21st Century Santa

by Julie Bradford | Dec 16, 2020

At Real Wireless, we’re known for our world-class consultancy and expertise in all things wireless and connectivity. It was ‘snow’ surprise therefore when we were asked to deliver recommendations on how to use wireless technology to modernise a toy production facility...

Rail connectivity: don’t reinvent the wheel

by Oliver Bosshard | Nov 30, 2020

Why should we improve wireless connectivity along transport corridors? And how? The answer to the first question isn’t difficult. Good connectivity is no longer a selling point; it’s an expectation. End users don’t know the complexities involved in guaranteeing a...

We’re back to talking HetNets

Users buy experiences. And in today’s continually connected world, connectivity is an experience we seek out and cannot do without. We want instant access to online information and services, whether at home, out and about or on the move. Connectivity is increasingly...

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