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Accedo, Ateme transform in-stadium experiences with AWS

Accedo and Ateme, have teamed up to deliver next-generation in-stadium and venue experiences for live sporting events with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The solution, deployed on AWS Wavelength, combines Ateme’s 5G Media Streaming solution and Accedo Xtend to deliver an immersive in-stadium experience over 5G. Mitigating the problem of network saturation often found in stadiums, […]

September 14, 2023

WWOO launching 5G TV station

On September 13th, a 24/7 5G broadcast channel will go live in the US on WWOO, Boston’s first 5G broadcast digital television station, channel 28, broadcasting from One Beacon Street. This experimental channel, licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is setting the stage for HD programming and game-changing advances in public safety and emergency […]

September 11, 2023

EE brings 4G, 5G to Oxford Circus, TCR stations

Visitors to London’s West End can now use EE’s 4G and 5G mobile network at two of the Capital’s busiest London Underground stations. Central line customers at both Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road stations can now benefit from access to the mobile network, with coverage available within the ticket halls, on the Central Line […]

September 8, 2023

Virgin Media O2 to begin switching off 3G in 2025

Virgin Media O2 has announced that it will start to switch off 3G services in 2025 as part of its ongoing network transformation. The compnay says this will enable it to further expand and upgrade its 4G and 5G connectivity, reduce energy consumption and deliver enhanced speeds and reliability for customers. It follows the Government […]

September 7, 2023

Cellcom, NovelSat collaborate on 5G stadium pilot

Cellcom, Israel’s largest cellular provider, and NovelSat, a specialist in content connectivity, have teamed up to leverage 5G technology to deliver captivating multi-camera views to fans at live events. Through the integration of NovelSat’s edge-based media delivery solution within a stadium equipped with Cellcom’s advanced 5G network, this initiative will introduce an immersive real-time multi-camera […]

September 5, 2023

BT, Nokia demo new network capabilities

BT and Nokia have announced the successful uplink aggregation of two carrier components in a 5G Standalone (SA) live network spectrum. Demand for faster uplink speeds is growing in importance for a number of both existing and emerging use-cases, including live-streaming and video calls. Carrier aggregation is an important technique for ensuring reliability and high […]

August 25, 2023

CommScope, WIG enhance 5G in Birmingham

CommScope and Wireless Infrastructure Group (WIG) have completed one of the UK’s first large-scale neutral-host centralised radio access network (C-RAN) deployments, supporting small-cell and 5G networks, transforming mobile connectivity for residents, businesses and visitors in Birmingham, UK. CommScope collaborated with WIG, utilising key positioned streetscape assets to create a scalable and sustainable multi-operator, multi-technology mobile […]

August 23, 2023

Germany: O2 Telefónica partners with CommScope

Visitors and employees at Munich’s tallest skyscraper are benefitting from seamless mobile coverage following the deployment of CommScope’s DAS ERA technology.  The Hochhaus Uptown München, known as the O2 Tower and headquarters of O2 Telefónica Germany, has been equipped with a fully digital DAS ERA C-RAN antenna system, covering all 38 floors. Additionally, on selected […]

August 16, 2023

Italy tenders media projects using 5G, 6G technologies

The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy has launched a public tender procedure for the financing of media projects using 5G and 6G technologies for the production and distribution of content. The initiative aims to introduce new products and services in the production, distribution, and use, by users, of more accessible and attractive audiovisual […]

August 11, 2023From Branislav Pekic in Rome

BT, Ericsson demo 5G in wideband FDD

BT and Ericsson have successfully demonstrated the transmission of 5G services in a wideband FDD (frequency division duplex) radio carrier (over 20MHz) within a sub-3 GHz spectrum band. The breakthrough trial demonstrated the benefits of configuring a wide carrier bandwidth of 50MHz (50MHz downlink + 50MHz uplink) in EE’s 2.6GHz band and performing downlink aggregation […]

August 11, 2023