5G

We introduce the concept of network lifecycle automation to the telecoms industry, a methodology that looks set to drive successful 5G networks.

We discuss why drive testing remains relevant for 5G NR and how it must be transformed to shape modern radio networks.

This blog post discusses the five most important considerations for 5G NR testing in an era of new technical challenges.

We review some of the key considerations and success factors that MNOs should consider when deploying OpenRAN.

We review the key factors that we recommend you focus on in the efficient planning of 5g indoor-outdoor rollouts for private networks.

We review the benefits to mobile network operators of using crowdsourcing data for 5G as part of their wider planning and deployment strategies.

With MNOs committed to 5G to accommodate capacity growth, we look at how network lifecycle automation for CBRS and 5G reduces operational cost.

We investigate how 5G dynamic spectrum sharing, which taps into 4G's spectrum and infrastructure, could help MNOs prepare for 5G.

With US firms buying up recently auctioned CBRS frequency bands, we look at why they're perfect for private LTE and 5G networks, and how to test them.

When planning and testing 5G, it is important to understand that 5G comes with two modes: non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA).