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5G Stadium Antennas
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...
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.
Antenna Choice Can Make or Break Your CBRS/3.5 GHz Network Build
The antennas you choose for your CBRS/3.5 GHz wireless network can impact performance by as much as 30%. Antennas and expertise from Alpha Wireless give you optimum performance and TCO. The antennas you choose for your CBRS/3.5 GHz wireless network can impact...
Overcoming Challenges in the 3.5 GHz Spectrum
The CBRS/3.5 GHz spectrum is filling broadband coverage gaps, but will it perform to expectations? Get it right the first time with Alpha Wireless. The Fixed LTE market is predicted to reach $81.36 billion by 2025, so it’s not surprising that operators are leveraging...
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...
New White Paper: Antennas Improve 3.5GHz Network Performance
It’s no secret that 3.5GHz is the hottest new telecommunications topic. The numbers show it: global investment in LTE and 5G NR RAN infrastructure operating in shared and unlicensed spectrum is expected to reach $1.3 billion by the end of 2021. Established operators...
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...
A Global Overview of Spectrum Sharing Initiatives.
The successful commercialization of the CBRS band in the United States has reverberated through the wireless industry. For the first time, the market is transitioning away from being carrier-led and is, instead, morphing into a diverse ecosystem of users and...
CBRS Movers: Year in Review and Outlook for 2021
Despite the challenging backdrop presented by the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 will forever be remembered as a breakthrough year for the wireless industry. Not only did operators make significant strides in deploying 5G networks more widely with low-band spectrum, but...
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...
CBRS Auction: Examining the winnings and ambitions of utilities.
This article is the third and final in a three-part series examining the outcome of the landmark CBRS auction (105). Throughout the series, there is a focus on the winnings and ambitions of wireless carriers, cable MSOs and utility providers. In the CBRS auction,...
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