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RFS Launches Beamforming Antenna to Support 3.5 GHz Band Applications

January 29, 2018

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Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) has released a new 8-port TDD beamforming antenna for the 3.5 GHz band.

Growth in Fronthaul Optical Transceiver Shipments Awaits 4.5/4.9/5G Pull

January 26, 2018

EJL Wireless Research

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Shipments of fronthaul optical transceiver (OTRX) modules declined in 2016, mirroring the trend in remote radio unit (RRU) shipments, and will bottom in 2019, awaiting the growth of 4.5G, 4.9G and 5G to pull the industry into its next growth cycle, according to market analyst Earl Lum.

Qualcomm Pushes for RF Share Gains in China

Announces MoUs with Lenovo, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi

January 26, 2018

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In a shallow press release, Qualcomm Technologies announced that Lenovo, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi have expressed interest in purchasing Qualcomm’s RFFE components.

Wolfspeed Posts Strong Growth, Scrambles to Add Capacity

January 24, 2018

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Wolfspeed grew revenue 30 percent year-over-year during the second quarter of fiscal 2018, to $70.6 million, which reflected strong demand for SiC devices for electric vehicles. The better-than-expected revenue was limited by production capacity, as the capital investment to double Wolfspeed’s capacity won’t be fully online until the end of calendar 2018.

GSA Tallies Worldwide 5G Spectrum

January 23, 2018

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The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has published a report tallying 5G spectrum and field trials around the globe, providing a map to this new world.

China Telecom, State Grid, and Huawei Release Report on 5G Network Slicing

January 22, 2018

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China Telecom, China’s State Grid, and Huawei have jointly released a report entitled 5G Network Slicing Enabling Smart Grid, which details results of this major national initiative.

Nokia Will Supply 5G Equipment to NTT DOCOMO

January 19, 2018

Nokia and Gary Lerude, Microwave Journal Technical Editor

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Nokia will supply 5G infrastructure equipment to NTT DOCOMO, Japan's largest mobile operator, to help DOCOMO evolve its existing LTE network to 5G by 2020.

Comba Telecom’s 5G Solutions Helps Customers Evolve Wireless Networks

January 17, 2018

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Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd. is pleased to announce its participation in numerous 5G network trials around the world. The company's 5G new radio (NR) equipment is playing a key role in the ongoing pre-5G testing and trials already happening in major metropolitan areas.