Open RAN 101–RU, DU, CU: Why, what, how, when? (Reader Forum)
WEBJul 8, 2020 · Source: Parallel Wireless. The RAN DU sits between the RU and CU and performs real-time L2 functions, baseband processing. In the O-RAN Alliance working group, the DU is proposed to support multiple layers of RUs. To properly handle the digital signal processing and accelerate network traffic, FPGA can be used.
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WEBFor CSPs, AI success takes technology and people. RCR Wireless News - October 3, 2024. Dell AI for Telecom solution combines data, infrastructure, software, services and use cases, along with Dell Technologies’ partner ecosystem The technology problems communications service providers (CSPs) are currently navigating are complex and ...
Verizon gains FCC approval for Tracfone acquisition
WEBNov 22, 2021 · It’s an early Christmas present, of sorts, for Verizon: The Federal Communications Commission has officially approved the carrier’s acquisition of prepaid MVNO Tracfone, subject to a number of provisions designed to protect consumers. Verizon announced in September of 2020 that it had struck a deal to pay up to $6.9 billion to buy …
Lumen sells CenturyLink ILEC assets to Apollo in $7.5 billion deal
WEBAug 5, 2021 · Lumen Technologies has agreed to sell a portion of its incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) operations to Apollo Global Management for $7.5 billion. Lumen will retain the CenturyLink-branded assets in 16 states and 687,000 fiber subscribers, while Apollo will obtain assets in 20 states, mostly in the U.S. Midwest and Southeast, and …
What is 5G ENDC? - RCR Wireless News
WEBMay 3, 2022 · ENDC, or E-UTRAN New Radio – Dual Connectivity, is a Non-Standalone (NSA) feature that makes it possible for mobile devices to access both 5G and 4G LTE networks at the same time, which allows carriers to tap into the benefits of both network technologies simultaneously. Most 5G networks today are NSA, and so rely on a 4G …
LTE Attach Procedure Call Flow-Break the Big Picture into Small …
WEBMay 9, 2014 · Here’s the LTE Attach Procedure Call Flow, broken down into steps, derived by 3GPP. Step 1. The UE initiates the attach procedure by transmitting an attach request to the eNodeB. Step 2. The eNodeB derives the MME from the RRC parameters carrying the old GUMMEI and the indicated Selected Network. Step 3.
Black & Veatch sells wireless infra unit to Dycom
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Black & Veatch said in a release that while it is selling its public carrier wireless business, it will continue to provide wireline and fiber connectivity, private wireless telecom networks and grid modernization solutions that require wireless technology.. In additional details from Dycom’s fiscal second quarter, the company saw its contract …
Standalone 5G vs. Non-Standalone 5G - RCR Wireless News
WEBSep 7, 2021 · Standalone 5G brings faster, more reliable, and vastly more capable telecommunications than ever before. But it also presents logistical, financial, and operational challenges for network operators who have to invest a massive amount of time and treasure upgrading infrastructure and organizations to bring 5G to life.
Quectel highlights benefits of 5G RedCap in diverse sectors - RCR …
WEBAug 30, 2024 · In industrial scenarios, 5G RedCap will enhance process automation, predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring, said Quectel. Sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, healthcare and smart cites will benefit the most from 5G RedCap technology, Igor Černjava, product manager of 5G and LTE-A EMEA at …
Huawei, China Unicom deploy 5G-A 3CC network in Beijing - RCR …
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Huawei noted that there are now more than 20 commercial 5G-A devices on the market. Chinese carrier China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have deployed a large-scale commercial 5G-Advanced, or ‘5.5G’ 3CC network in Beijing, the latter said in a release. Huawei noted that the 5.5G network covers more than 70% of the area within the city’s …