In spite of the fanfare when mmWave first became a topic, a few questionable technology choices by early deployers have left mmWave with a less-than-polished reputation – particularly among US carriers. And mmWave is undoubtedly a technology with its limitations: for example, Verizon’s high-capacity network of hotspots left customers with a very mixed experience whenContinue reading “mmWave can deliver 5G capacity as part of a well-regulated spectrum strategy”
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Rural broadband UK: opportunities lie in more openness in shared and local access spectrum licencing
Oliver Bosshard, COO at Real Wireless, and James Body, CEO from Telet Research share thoughts on the opportunities and issues associated with rural and remote broadband provision. Could tweaks to shared and local access licencing processes see them deliver on their potential? Real Wireless has been involved with 5G since its inception and we spendContinue reading “Rural broadband UK: opportunities lie in more openness in shared and local access spectrum licencing”
Europe and Spectrum Sharing: Ambitions and plans are not keeping pace with progress in the US
Access to wireless spectrum is increasingly viewed around the world as an essential utility, and also a limited resource. The EU definitely takes it seriously and, as part of the EU 2025 Connectivity objectives has mandated there must be “mobile coverage everywhere” and that by 2025 all households in the region must have access toContinue reading “Europe and Spectrum Sharing: Ambitions and plans are not keeping pace with progress in the US”
Rural or remote networks – global challenges and needs may be similar, but regional approaches can be significantly different
As we kicked off our work as the Independent Assessor for the UK’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) Initiative, it’s important to look not only close to home, but to see what is being done with rural coverage in other parts of the world. Perhaps there are lessons we can learn, or things we can shareContinue reading “Rural or remote networks – global challenges and needs may be similar, but regional approaches can be significantly different”
Press release: New approach to spectrum licensing in the 26 GHz band
Real Wireless report for the UK Spectrum Policy Forum on a new approach to spectrum licensing in the 26 GHz band A new licensing model for the 26 GHz band to drive innovation and support digital transformation of industry. The UK’s Spectrum Policy Forum (SPF) today published a report from Real Wireless that illustrates theContinue reading “Press release: New approach to spectrum licensing in the 26 GHz band”
MWC 2020 preview
Some of the headline topics for MWC 2020 appear pretty generic – connectivity in the 5G era and the commercial implications of the (fairly meaningless) industry X concept – reflecting the continuing desire to create the broad church of the mobile ecosystem. However, some aspects of the industry-X concept undoubtedly point to mission-critical themes suchContinue reading “MWC 2020 preview”
What sunsetting 2G means for consumers
While the rollout of 5G networks regularly hogs the headlines, indications that in the UK 2G networks will face switch off sooner rather than later have failed to achieve the same level of attention – at least in consumer media – despite the significant applications and user groups that still rely on them. While 2GContinue reading “What sunsetting 2G means for consumers”
5G: behind the hype
It’s like waiting for the other shoe to drop isn’t it? We hit peak hype curve for a new access technology and then the doubters start to make their voices heard. In the last few weeks there has been a generous scattering of reports and commentary throwing dark and doubtful shadows over the business caseContinue reading “5G: behind the hype”
Shared spectrum – way-to-go or still some way to go?
In July, Ofcom announced new rules allowing spectrum sharing in four bands, with the aim of making it easier for businesses or localised service providers to build and operate various types of wireless networks. These are welcome moves to open up spectrum for enterprise and alternative service providers, to ensure that every industry, not justContinue reading “Shared spectrum – way-to-go or still some way to go?”
Real Wireless to investigate 2G switch off
Real Wireless has been commissioned by the UK Spectrum Policy Forum to conduct an independent study to identify the vulnerabilities of switching off 2G. The study is being funded by the UK SPF Steering Board membership. John Okas, Managing Consultant at Real Wireless, said: ‘’Re-farming spectrum is one way for regulators and MNOs to ensureContinue reading “Real Wireless to investigate 2G switch off”