HUBER+SUHNER has reinforced its commitment to developing products dedicated to the mission-critical applications of the professional and secure communication market as it joins the 450 MHz Alliance.

The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) announced the formation of the new GSA Fixed Wireless Access Working Group to coordinate industry initiatives to deliver fixed wireless broadband services based on LTE and 5G access networks

Small Cell Forum (SCF) published its analysis of the burgeoning market for small cell-based private networks, outlining market drivers, use cases and recommendations for LTE-based networks and examining their evolution to 5G. The research shares insights gained by leading deployers of how different public and private sector organizations are benefiting from robust cellular connectivity, customized to their specific applications.

Rohde & Schwarz has validated 24 conformance test cases described in work item 235 for the IMS-based Rich Communication Suite 5.3, thus demonstrating leadership in 4G and IMS conformance testing.

Anritsu Corporation has introduced multiple software packages for its MT8821C Radio Communications Analyzer that support emerging LTE Cat-M1 and NB-IoT designs.

Rohde & Schwarz is collaborating with wireless module vendor Gemalto to overcome the problem of extensive real network drive tests in different countries.

Europasat, the Inmarsat S-Band/Hellas Sat 3 telecommunication satellite, has been shipped to the Kourou launch pad in French Guyana to be launched by Ariane 5 rocket in June.