Independent wireless advisory firm Real Wireless today announces the appointment of several new experts. These experts strengthen the company’s ability to analyse and advise on both the commercial and technical opportunities and challenges of wireless technologies and networks. Professor William Webb is an independent expert specialising in wireless technology and regulatory matters, and his experience bringsContinue reading “Real Wireless bolsters independent expertise with raft of new appointments”
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Demise of GSM-R highlights the need for radical rethinking of wireless communications in the rail industry
The International Railway Union has recently called for a replacement for the GSM-R network to be developed as a matter of urgency. GSM-R is the modified version of GSM, which was developed for the specific needs of the rail industry’s operational needs. However, as the TelecomTV article above points out, the technology has had aContinue reading “Demise of GSM-R highlights the need for radical rethinking of wireless communications in the rail industry”
Why data analytics is key to the future of mobile networks and user experience
It’s become common now for the big vendors to provide the telecoms and wireless industries with a regular view of the growth or decline in various sorts of traffic, services and devices. The most recent update comes from Ericsson, with the publication of its latest Ericsson Mobility Report covering the period to 2021. As youContinue reading “Why data analytics is key to the future of mobile networks and user experience”
Solving the Wi-Fi challenge on trains
It’s been just over a year since the government announced its ambitious target to have free Wi-Fi on trains by 2017. While the intention is obviously a good one (who doesn’t want connectivity on trains?) there are still significant barriers in place that are hindering the country’s changes of getting anywhere close to that target.Continue reading “Solving the Wi-Fi challenge on trains”
The future of wireless and the case for exploring verticals in 5G
As we outlined last month in our guide to the challenges facing 5G and IoT, the connected devices of the future offer real potential to make existing businesses, services and utilities more efficient and more effective — better tailoring the service they provide. In the wireless industry, the reality is that there is limited appetiteContinue reading “The future of wireless and the case for exploring verticals in 5G”
MWC 2016 conclusions
Now the dust has settled from Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 and everyone has hopefully recovered, it’s a good time to look back on the big stories from the show this year. It’s easy to get caught up in the buzz of the show, but the big stories at MWC are a great indicator forContinue reading “MWC 2016 conclusions”
Real Wireless plays crucial role on spectrum requirements for 5G in European Commission 5G report
At a workshop in Brussels this week, the final results of our eagerly-awaited study on the socioeconomic impact of 5G in Europe, were presented to the European Commission and interested stakeholders. The in-depth report has been produced by experts and academics from across the industry, including Real Wireless, who spent the past year researching theContinue reading “Real Wireless plays crucial role on spectrum requirements for 5G in European Commission 5G report”
Why 2016 is crucial to the development of 5G and IoT — an expert briefing
As we approach another Mobile World Congress (MWC), the noise is again ramping up around 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT). Many years in development, and seemingly filling newspaper column inches everywhere for just as long, it’s becoming increasingly hard for many to follow their progress. Despite the noise, the world is still aContinue reading “Why 2016 is crucial to the development of 5G and IoT — an expert briefing”
The evolution of regulation for telecoms by 2020
Telecoms regulation needs to evolve to cope with a rapidly changing industry — the traditional mechanisms are no longer working. With mergers and new entrants complicating the marketplace, regulators must find a way to balance competition with encouraging investment and innovation while still ensuring consumers get the best service. Greater knowledge and understanding of mergersContinue reading “The evolution of regulation for telecoms by 2020”
Industry verticals can see the benefit of 5G — but trust is still an issue
Last week in Brussels, Real Wireless helped deliver the second and final workshop of the “5G Socioeconomic” study for the European Commission. The event saw attendees from four vertical sectors — automotive, healthcare, transport and utilities — each with their own needs and priorities for 5G. For example, automotive and transport were looking to reduceContinue reading “Industry verticals can see the benefit of 5G — but trust is still an issue”
Key considerations in the development of 5G
I recently gave a talk at a Westminster eForum event, discussing the challenges that 5G development faces. This was part of a wider discussion about the future of networks, devices and 5G, with speakers from YouGov, Vodafone, Qualcomm and Analysys Mason participating in the conversation. Together we left no stone unturned, examining the latest trends,Continue reading “Key considerations in the development of 5G”
Real Wireless joins prestigious consortium to assess the socioeconomic benefits of 5G Network Architectures
Today we’re excited to announce that Real Wireless is part of the ‘5G NORMA’ (Novel Radio Multi service adaptive network Architecture) project, joining a consortium of leading companies and academic groups as part of the 5GPP initiative to help define 5G and its potential benefits. The overall aim of the 30-month project is to proposeContinue reading “Real Wireless joins prestigious consortium to assess the socioeconomic benefits of 5G Network Architectures”
Telecom industry and European academia join forces to develop a multiservice mobile network architecture for the 5G era
5G NORMA project, part of the 5G Infrastructure Public-Private Partnership (5GPPP) initiative, will define the overall 5G mobile network architecture, including radio and core networks, to meet the demanding 5G multiservice requirements Consortium composed of 13 partners among leading industry vendors, operators, IT companies, small- and medium-sized enterprises and academic institutions Industry vendors, operators,Continue reading “Telecom industry and European academia join forces to develop a multiservice mobile network architecture for the 5G era”
How Real Wireless is shaping the future of wireless connectivity with 5G
Whilst 4G might only just have started to be appreciated by personal and business users, the wireless industry is already awash with discussions about 5G. Whilst Boris Johnson’s prediction that London will have 5G by 2020 is ambitious, it’s a solid bet to say it will start to be rolled out – in some formContinue reading “How Real Wireless is shaping the future of wireless connectivity with 5G”
European 5G socioeconomic study to evaluate the wider benefits of the next generation of wireless
Real Wireless, Tech4i2, InterDigital Europe and Trinity College Dublin to assess socioeconomic impact of 5G in Europe London, UK – 9th June 2015 – A new study into the socioeconomic impact of 5G in Europe commenced on May 22nd, led by a group of industry experts and academics. Undertaken in partnership with the European Commission,Continue reading “European 5G socioeconomic study to evaluate the wider benefits of the next generation of wireless”