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Tag: Small Cell
Charter Leans into High Splits, CBRS Small Cells for Network Evolution
The Charter small cells would be deployed in areas where the company has the most to gain from moving traffic that currently
Cable Wireless Forecast: 7% to 8% of Cable Revenues by 2025; Unique Small Cells Offer Cost Advantage
MoffettNathanson analysts raised their cable wireless forecast in view of Charter and Comcast plans to deploy CBRS spectrum in areas where
T‑Mobile and Crown Castle Expand Strategic Relationship With Long‑Term Tower and Small Cell Agreement
Verizon Crown Castle Small Cell Deal Illustrates the Importance of Network Densification
The Verizon Crown Castle deal calls for Verizon to lease 15,0000 small cells, which are critical to the company’s 5G strategy, particularly
Exec Details Verizon CBRS Plans: Small Cells are Key
Verizon CBRS plans involve combining the unlicensed spectrum with existing licensed spectrum and using carrier aggregation to boost bandwidth and capacity. The decision to focus on small cells was driven by . . .
Cincinnati Bell Smart City Deployment Will Serve Dayton Neighborhood
A Cincinnati Bell smart city project in Dayton’s Oregon District will provide public Wi-Fi and video cameras aimed at enhancing public safety.
CTIA: 5G Will Provide Big Spectral Efficiency Gains
At 30 bits per second per Hertz, 5G spectral efficiency is double that of LTE-Advanced technology. But it’s just one example of what the wireless industry is doing to . . .
Analyst: Verizon Should Partner with Charter, Comcast on Wireless Infrastructure
Moffett Nathanson advocates a hypothetical Verizon/Comcast/Charter deal similar to the one between Altice and Sprint that would enable…
AT&T Readies White Boxes for 5G Radio Access Network, Edge Data Centers
AT&T 5G white boxes are now deployed in edge data centers to control servers supporting low-latency applications.
Analysts Question Financial Viability of Verizon Home 5G Fixed Wireless Service
A MoffettNathanson report examining the financial viability of Verizon Home 5G was based on a freedom of information act filing about…
Analyst: Defining the 5G Opportunity for Wireline Carriers
The 5G opportunity for wireline carriers could include fiber backhaul and edge computing, with varying needs from wireless carriers like Verizon and AT&T
Comcast CEO: 5G Isn’t Cheaper, Faster or Better Than Landline Broadband; Charter Sees 5G Opportunity
Comcast doesn’t expect to see big gains in mobile-only broadband. The Comcast 5G view is that it’s not as good as landline.
The CBRS Alliance and the Small Cell Forum Partner to Advance 3.5 GHz Band
A CBRS Alliance Small Cell Forum partnership calls for the organizations to work together to investigate multi-operator platforms in the 3.5 GHz band, define outdoor solution architectures for densification and seek out international . . .
Let’s 5G: Without Mentioning Small Cells, Verizon Seeks Consumer Support for Them
The Verizon Let’s 5G initiative includes a website that consumers can use to send a Verizon-prepared statement to local officials advocating “the immediate rollout of 5G wireless service.”
Eyeing its Digital Future, Boston Expands Relationship With Verizon
Verizon Boston network facilities will be expanded on both the landline and wireless side, with Fios going to more neighborhoods. The carrier will use utility poles and street lights for its . . .
As Wi-Fi Offload Declines, CableLabs Technologist Questions Industry Small Cell Plans
CableLabs Wi-Fi offload research shows more traffic remaining on cellular networks. Meanwhile, more traffic comes from indoor users.
Verizon 5G Home Fixed Service Goes Live October 1: 300 Mbps for $50-$70
Verizon 5G Home will include a free Apple TV 4K or Chromecast Ultra device at no charge. In addition, customers will get YouTube TV free for three months. The company has coined some new marketing terms for . . .
Proposed FCC Small Cell Rules Would Limit Fees Cities Can Charge as 5G Rollouts Set to Begin
Proposed FCC small cell rules would give municipalities 60 days to review small cell deployment requests on existing infrastructure and 90 days to approve deployments requiring new poles. Additionally, . . .
Will 5G and Smart Cities Go Hand-in-Hand?
Research firm Kagan sees 5G and smart cities synergies, as carriers will want favorable terms to install small cell infrastructure and in exchange will be willing to give an extra boost to cities’ smart city plans.
Millimeter Wave Provides Fixed Wireless Gfast Backhaul, Delivers 650 Mbps to Housing Development
Siklu is providing millimeter wave fixed wireless Gfast backhaul for Sckipio equipment supporting high-speed broadband to a Cleveland housing project…
Levin: Cities Know How to Get Broadband Done, Not a Dysfunctional Federal Government
Cities should have autonomy in negotiating deals with network operators, said Blair Levin in an address about the role of cities in broadband. Levin said the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee was biased toward . . .
FCC’s Rosenworcel Releases Model Small Cell Agreements
Rather than re-invent the wheel, municipalities should consider using model small cell agreements from San Jose, advised FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel. Small cells will be increasingly important as carriers deploy 5G, but . . .
AT&T, Verizon Spar Over San Jose 5G, Small Cell, Smart City Plans
AT&T, Verizon San Jose plans involve the same areas, but AT&T is more definitive about 5G, while Verizon is more definitive about smart…
AT&T and Crown Castle Expand Strategic Relationship
AT&T and Crown Castle signed a new agreement simplifying and expanding their long-term leasing deal for wireless network infrastructure.