5G Americas White Papers
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Mid-Band Spectrum Update
As the key ingredient for wireless technology, radio frequency spectrum is an important resource. One of the most useful spectrum bands for 5G is mid-band, which ranges between 1 GHz
The Evolution of Open RAN
Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) is a concept that involves the interoperability of open hardware, software, and interfaces for cellular wireless networks. “The Evolution of Open RAN” provides
Radio Frequency Receiver Performance
Wireless communications require radio frequency (RF) systems to transmit and receive radio signals, making both transmitters and receivers vital for enabling innovative and efficient spectrum use. In the US, current
Enterprise Evolution with 5G Adoption
The rise in private 5G and 4G/LTE network deployments is rapidly expanding, as enterprises continue the digitization of their operations to boost automation and improve data security. “Enterprise Evolution with
Becoming 5G-Advanced: the 3GPP Roadmap
Since 3G, the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has standardized features and specifications for wireless cellular networks around the world. This 5G Americas paper provides a detailed background on 3GPP’s
Extended Reality and 3GPP Evolution
Extended Reality (XR), an umbrella term for Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), will be the next-generation computing platform which aims to create virtual experiences indistinguishable
Mobile Communications Towards 2030
As 5G becomes 5G-Advanced, research for future sixth generation “6G” wireless cellular networks are underway that may open new opportunities to extend wireless solutions into nearly every facet of human
Distributed Compute and Communications in 5G
Edge cloud computing is transforming 5G wireless networks in terms of extent of distribution and diversity of compute and storage capabilities, enabling management of data from a massive number of
Evolving 5G Security for the Cloud
As 5G networks and cloud computing become increasingly intertwined, 5G security continues to progress with new technical features to face the expanded attack surfaces from both internal and external threats. 5G
Understanding 5G & Time Critical Services
Modern 5G networks have introduced technologies such as Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC) and Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) support to address a host of time critical networking needs. Time-critical
Commercializing 5G Network Slicing
5G network slicing enables businesses to enhance their network security, reliability, and flexibility needs by creating independent logical network slices on the same physical cellular wireless network infrastructure. The Network
5G And Non-Terrestrial Networks
New advances in 5G standards are creating opportunities to integrate non-terrestrial networks (NTN) into a interoperable, standardized wireless experience across the entire globe. According to the white paper, 5G use
Cellular Communications in a 5G Era
With 5G global connections now exceeding 438 million, 5G networks are well on their way towards becoming the dominant global standard for wireless cellular communications. “Cellular Communications in a 5G
Security for 5G
5G networks based on standard technical specifications from the Third Generation Partnership Project (“3GPP”) continue to be the most widely adopted and secure wireless cellular technology in existence. As increased bandwidth,
Mobile Communications Towards 2030
Mobile Communications Towards 2030 details how the industry will continue to build and evolve wireless communications networks for consumers and enterprises beyond what we know as 5G today. Emerging next
Fixed Wireless Access with 5G Networks
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is an effective and scalable cellular wireless option for broadband connectivity to stationary equipment that provides Internet access. This new white paper entitled Fixed Wireless Access
5G Edge Automation and Intelligence
Edge computing is a fundamental part of the 5G ecosystem that provides network data processing and storage close to the end users, typically within or at the boundary of operator
5G Vertical Use Cases
With global 5G networks providing new enhanced technical capabilities serving over 429 million connections, modern industries are examining how 5G wireless cellular connectivity impacts their businesses. Today, 5G Americas, the
Vehicular Connectivity: C-V2X and 5G
5G Americas latest white paper entitled “Vehicular Connectivity: C-V2X and 5G,” which covers the impacts of 5G-based cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technologies on vehicles, embedded infrastructure, and intelligent transportation networks. According
Private and Enterprise Networks
As digital transformation sweeps across entire industries, enterprises and verticals are increasingly demanding dependable, predictable communications across potentially widely distributed centers of operation. Enterprise applications are becoming both more rigorous
Mid-Band Spectrum and the Co-Existence with Radio Altimeters
As the fifth generation of cellular wireless (“5G”) continues to expand around the world, there is a growing need to support its additional demands by expanding the commercial availability of
The Future of Voice in Mobile Wireless Communications
Mobile voice service continues to play an integral role in the world of mobile wireless communications. 5G Americas’ white paper The Future of Voice in Mobile Wireless Communications provides an
3GPP Releases 16, 17 & Beyond
Despite the impact of COVID-19, momentum for enhancements to LTE and 5G standards continue with additional releases from the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). 5G Americas, the wireless industry trade
Mobile Communications Beyond 2020 – The Evolution of 5G Towards Next G
Mobile Communications Beyond 2020 – The Evolution of 5G Towards Next G details global work from several academic and industry organizations and presents potential use cases and technologies integral to the
Understanding Millimeter Wave Spectrum for 5G Networks
Understanding Millimeter Wave Spectrum for 5G Networks, highlights the primary elements crucial to the development and deployment of 5G mmWave mobile communications. One of the main attractions of mmWave is its
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