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Tag: Standards
MEF Sees Growing Interest in Plug-and-Play APIs Between Service Providers
An MEF API initiative aims to simplify the automation of services that rely on more than one network operator. The association’s Sonata
CableLabs 100G Spec: Add CPON to Your Glossary
The CableLabs architecture spec for coherent PON (CPON) calls for the technology to support distances of up to
CableLabs Joins prpl Foundation in Pursuit of Seamless Mobile Wi-Fi Connectivity
The goal of the CableLabs prpl collaboration is an open source implementation of CableLabs Mobile Wi-Fi technology. The prpl Foundation is
WBA Outlines Wi-Fi 7 Roadmap, Expects Availability in 2025
Work is already underway on the Wi-Fi 7 standard expected to support speeds as high as 30 Gbps, explains a Wireless Broadband Alliance report
MEF Pursues 5G Slicing Standard
MEF 5G slicing standards aim to define different types of network slices such as real-time slices or premium slices so that customers can
Understanding T-Mobile Standalone 5G Technology: What is VoNR, ViNR?
T-Mobile touts several 5G “firsts” involving voice over new radio (VoNR). What is VoNR? It’s a voice service designed to run on a standalone 5G network that
10G Capability for Cable Broadband Inches Closer as DOCSIS 4.0 Specification Published
The CableLabs DOCSIS 4.0 specification includes full-duplex and extended spectrum capabilities. Cable providers already provide gigabit…
Comcast, Charter/Spectrum Receive MEF 3.0 SD-WAN Certification
MEF SD-WAN standards aim to bring a higher level of consistency to SD-WAN services. In a briefing, we learned that more companies…
Utilizing Strategic Allied Telecommunications Act Would Provide Over $1 Billion for 5G Development
The Utilizing Strategic Allied Telecommunications Act calls for the creation of a $750 million grant fund aimed at spurring the development of open standards 5G technology and a $500 million fund that . . .
Connected Home Over IP Standard Effort Aims to Bridge, Interconnect Leading Connected Home Platforms
The Connect Home over IP standard has the backing of the Zigbee Alliance, Amazon, Apple and Google. One goal of the standard is to…
Verizon Steps Up its 5G Home Game with New Chicago Launch
The Verizon 5G Home fixed wireless service launching in Chicago will use industry standard equipment and will include an Amazon Alexa speaker built into the router.
Carriers’ ZenKey Platform Targets Mobile Authentication
The ZenKey mobile authentication platform was spearheaded by a task force comprised of AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile. The platform aims to enhance device security by . . .
Wi-Fi 6 Adoption: Report Finds Strong Interest From Enterprises, Service Providers
A report from the Wireles Broadband Alliance found strong Wi-Fi 6 adoption plans, with 66% of respondents saying they plan to deploy the technology before . . .
Wi-Fi Alliance Launches Wi-Fi Certified 6 Program
The Wi-Fi Certified 6 program aims to enable the best user experience with devices based on IIEEE 802.11ax. Wi-Fi Certified 6 offers nearly four times the capacity of Wi-Fi 5, supports a more diverse set of devices and . . .
T-Mobile, AT&T Collaborate on Call Authentication
T-Mobile and AT&T call authentication technology based on SHAKEN/STIR underlies new capability aimed at verifying a caller’s identity on calls placed from one carrier to the other.
Mobile 5G in CBRS Band Looms Closer with New Standards
Mobile 5G in the CBRS band moved closer to reality with new 5G-NR standards from the Wireless Innovation Forum and CBRS Alliance. Mobile 5G CBRS technology . . .
MEF Aims to Enable Back Office Interconnection to Support Inter-Carrier Services
Two new MEF back office interconnection initiatives aim to speed up the time it takes for one service provider to establish a circuit to another service provider. One initiative is . . .
MEF SD-WAN Draft Standard Released
The draft MEF SD-WAN standard aims to make it easier for end users to compare services from different providers. It introduces four terms, including SD-WAN edge, . . .
US Ignite, ATIS Reach Smart Cities Data Exchange Milestone
The Smart Cities Data Exchange framework aims to simplify the process of sharing information from citywide sensors, crime reports, city budgets and the like with . . .
Verizon Call Filter Provides Spam Alerts, Carrier Deploys STIR/SHAKEN to Fight Robocalls
Verizon Call Filter is available free to postpaid wireless subscribers with compatible devices. The offering alerts customers to likely spam calls, reports unsolicited numbers and automatically blocks robocalls based on the customer’s preferred level of risk.
CBRS Alliance Begins Work on 5G CBRS Standard
The emerging 5G CBRS standard aims to enable backward compatibility with LTE, which was the initial focus of the CBRS Alliance. The alliance said the standard will focus on . . .
AT&T, Comcast Exchange Calls Verified with SHAKEN/STIR Unwanted Robocall-Fighting Technology
The SHAKEN/STIR unwanted robocall technology verifies whether the calling number that a call recipient sees is the same number from which the call was placed. While SHAKEN/STIR does not . . .
Gfast Certifications in Important 212 MHz Category Gain Approval
Gfast certification from the Broadband Forum and the University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab means a product should be interoperable with other certified . . .
Broadband Forum Wi-Fi Test Standard Defines Carrier-Class Home Wi-Fi Performance
The Broadband Forum Wi-Fi test standard TR-398 aims to help minimize calls to service provider customer support. Those calls currently represent 30% to 60% of calls to . . .