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EJL Wireless Research has published a case study for Verizon’s initial 5G mmWave network deployment in Minneapolis. Earl Lum, principal analyst of EJL Wireless, surveyed a limited number of sites in the downtown and surrounding areas, identifying "serious issues regarding the deployment of 5G mmWave small cells."

Taoglas announced an addition to their hugely successful Warrior series, the PA740 antenna, at the 2019 MWC Shanghai.

Rogers Corp. now offers RO4730G3™ UL 94 V-0 antenna-grade laminates manufactured with standard profile electrodeposited copper foil to meet present and future performance requirements in active antenna arrays and small cells, notably in IoT applications as well as emerging 5G wireless systems.

5G, using 3GPP standardized wireless technology, has been commercially deployed by 15 mobile network operators worldwide, according to 5G Americas, the industry trade association and voice of 5G and LTE for the Americas and TeleGeography (GlobalComms Database).

Ericsson plans to build a “fully automated smart factory” in the U.S. to manufacture advanced antenna systems and small cell radios for 5G. The new facility will begin operations in early 2020.

China Mobile announced it would rollout commercial 5G services in 50 cities by the end of the year and set-up a CNY30 billion ($4.4 billion) industry fund, as it detailed its strategy for the new network technology.

ZTE Corp. announced that it has secured over 25 5G commercial contracts globally and has been already committed to partnerships in the 5G arena with over 60 operators across the globe.

In our latest industry chat, market analyst Earl Lum and I sat down to compare notes about the wireless industry and what caught our attention at #IMS2019. Listen to our conversation on this episode of the Microwave Journal podcast.