5G won’t simply be a utilitarian evolution of the network—it will be mandatory to support the future of business. It’s a powerful statement about a powerful future, outlined in a new 5G Americas white paper titled “5G Services & Use … Read more
A seamlessly-connected and powerfully-smart future is on the horizon, as we approach the commercial launch of 5G. 5G will enable not just people but also things both big and small to connect opportunistically to heterogeneous systems of wireless networks—changing the … Read more
There’s no doubt about it. The information ‘superhighway’ is becoming increasingly congested and data capacity is a global challenge. World wide mobile data traffic grew 63 percent in 2016, reaching 7.2 exabytes per month. To put that in context, that … Read more
Density. When you mention the word density in relationship to 5G, it almost always refers to the network. But when mentioned in the context of Asia, the word “density” takes on a whole new meaning. The GSMA predicts that Asia … Read more
With spectral availability in diminishing supply, meeting the data challenges of 5G will require the industry to become increasingly resourceful—exploring new ways to leverage licensed, license shared, and unlicensed bandwidth to support a growing array of devices and requirements, while … Read more
“Are we there yet?” It’s a familiar refrain for anyone who’s ever had the pleasure of taking a family road trip. Excitement, suspense, impatience, expectation—all packed into four little words. As we approach 5G deployment and the commercialization of 5G … Read more
From phones to drones; micro cells to macro cells; data transport to data center—one thing became abundantly clear at Mobile World Congress 2017. 5G will be the virtual and literal lifeblood of our technological future, coursing through every aspect … Read more
Six months ago, I started a blog with the phrase “Scientists dream about great things. Engineers do them.” Today, I am proud not only to tell you that Intel is indeed doing great things in 5G, but also to show … Read more
By 2050, it’s estimated that 66% of the world population will live in urban areas. Meeting the demands of a growing urban population while reducing its environmental impact, improving public safety, and optimizing efficiency will require transformative technologies and concerted planning. … Read more
Recently, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a ruling for CBRS or the Citizen’s Broadband Radio Service in the 3.5 GHz band. This ruling opened up 150 MHz of much needed spectrum (3550-3700 MHz) for commercial use. While it … Read more
