Like many, you have likely been following CBRS, but have yet to dip your toes in the water. You are wondering about the CBRS spectrum, how it works, and the different use cases for this new spectrum gift from the FCC. You may also be confused by the different marketing messaging.
Continue reading “CBRS – To LTE or NOT?”Now it is Vodafone’s turn up its first O-RAN site!
OpenRan (O-RAN) is a new way to design, built, deliver, and operate LTE infrastructure networks. Today the LTE infrastructures installed that we are all using, regardless of the service provider, are made of standard base main components, and most often service providers will side with one or perhaps two radio suppliers. However, some service providers elected to build their LTE network by using Vendor-A EPC (Evolved Packet Core) {the main brain managing connections}, Vendor-B RAN (Radio Access Network) [the radio units on the tower] and their infrastructure deliver the same services.
Continue reading “5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Another O-RAN Takes-off!”Very good article from Moor. The wireless carrier or MNO space is changing. And, with the Open Ran movement there is certainly indications of changes ahead! The big boys are taking hits!
The potential for many new dedicated secure and private LTE/CBRS networks is on the rise. An important question is: how will commercially available mobile devices connect on these networks?
Three elements are needed for a private LTE network:
Continue reading “Adapting Mobile Devices to Private LTE/CBRS Networks”
I often am asked to describe how Private LTE and Wi-Fi would coexist in an industrial company looking at adding Private LTE to its existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. Since most Industrial Customers ask the question, I decided to summarize thoughts expressed in most of these meetings. Below are my thoughts. Let me know if you agree or disagree.
Continue reading “Industrial Private LTE & Wi-Fi: Coexisting”How do you determine if you have a real, dedicated and secure private LTE enterprise network?
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