For major sporting events, it used to be enough for fans just to be in the stadium, cheer the wins and boo the losses. Today they want to do all that, but they also want to share the experience. Posting images or videos on social media, streaming the event to friends...
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Shaping a New Technology Landscape for a Robust, Secure Grid
“Private LTE networks represent a pivotal opportunity for utilities to shape a new technology landscape for smarter and more secure communications. ” Read this article by Tim Sill, VP of Technology for Alpha Wireless, to learn about shaping a new technology landscape for a robust, secure grid.
Spectrum Sharing and Private Wireless Market Tour: Europe.
This is the first in a series of articles examining developments in spectrum sharing and private LTE and 5G around the world. The series provides an overview of shared spectrum allocations in different markets and explores the burgeoning use case and application...
State of the Market: Fixed Wireless Access and WISPs in Spring 2021
More than a year on from the declaration of the coronavirus pandemic, the criticality of high-speed broadband access has never been so acute. For remote education, entertainment and work, it has acted as a lifeline to tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. For the...
Analysis: The Neutral Host Model is Sprouting Wings.
The trifecta of shared spectrum, small cells and emerging technologies such as eSIM and edge computing are making neutral host mobile networks a reality. Enterprises and dedicated solution providers see a market ripe for change, and one in which wireless service can...
Private LTE: Momentum is building with Shared Spectrum
The trifecta of shared spectrum, edge computing and small cells are acting as a breeding ground for the creation of private wireless networks. Industry verticals, from mining to logistics, today require bespoke on-premise connectivity solutions to cater to the needs...
What other countries can learn from the UK’s Shared Rural Network
In a world where the digital economy is the lifeblood of countries’ wealth, the provision of high-speed wireless connectivity has become a critical enabler. The black swan event that is the Coronavirus pandemic has only served to exemplify this, facilitating the...
The Low-Down on the C-Band Auction.
The recent acceleration of 5G rollout activity in the US has highlighted the criticality of mid-band spectrum in delivering enhanced wireless performance at scale. It is recognized as the evolutionary stepping stone between the extremes of low and high-band (or...
Europe is at a crossroads with small cell deployment. Is Article 57 the answer?
The need for mobile operators to engage in massive small cell densification with 5G is dovetailing with the shared goals of municipalities to enhance social inclusion in the digital age and promote balanced regional economic growth. This is a development so...
Examining the Edge Computing Opportunity for Telcos
This is the first article in a two-part series examining the edge computing opportunity for telecoms operators and hyperscale cloud providers. Fixed and mobile operators find themselves at an inflection point, both in terms of their network assets and their balance...
The Allure of the Tri-Sector Antenna in an era of densification
This article is a synopsis of the key points highlighted during the Alpha Wireless “Simplify 5G deployments. Let’s talk tri-sector antennas” webinar. An on-demand recording of the webinar is available here. Mobile operators find themselves in an increasingly...
Why 5G is transforming the relationship between mobile operators and local authorities
The next generation of cellular is an evolution of wireless network design that will breathe a revolution into how and where the network is deployed. In doing so, it will upend the relationship between mobile operators, neutral hosts and local authorities, heralding...
Ireland assigns temporary spectrum as the profile of mobile data traffic undergoes a tectonic shift
Amid an unprecedented pandemic, the criticality of connectivity has never been so great. For hundreds of millions of people, the Internet is acting as a gateway to remote working, education, entertainment and communication. Crucially, it is enabling the connection of...
Urban Aesthetics and Visual Pollution in the 5G Era: A Deep Dive
Duplication of active equipment. Credit - Small Cell Forum “Pollution is not limited to the air we breathe and the water we drink; it can equally offend the eye and ear”. The deployment of non-standalone 5G NR is rekindling age-old concerns about the impact of...
An Overview of the forthcoming Irish Spectrum Auction.
This article serves as an overview of the key developments in ComReg’s proposed “Multi-Band Spectrum Award”. Please note that the details discussed are subject to change as the consultation process is ongoing and a draft Information Memorandum is expected in the...
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