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5G spectrum auctions expected in 2021 after Pentagon gives up frequencies

The Department of Defense has relinquished mid-range frequency spectrum for use by 5G providers, a move that is expected to encourage U.S. manufacturers to develop 5G network technology.

By Andy Patrizio

Aug 24, 2020 2 mins

5G Mobile Small and Medium Business

SDN startup Lumina Networks closes shop, citing Covid-19 impact

Some of the software will be released as open source but much of it will fade out as the company refused to sell to a closed-source vendor.

By Andy Patrizio

Aug 21, 2020 2 mins

Mobile Small and Medium Business

5G can make for cost-effective private backhaul

While 5G use cases tend toward connecting many devices to a network, using the wireless technology for private backhaul can have a surprising amount of utility.

By Jon Gold

Aug 18, 2020 5 mins

5G Small and Medium Business Wi-Fi

5G: CBRS license bids top $2.4 billion in FCC auction

The CBRS window is open as bidders battle for choice parts of a unique chunk of U.S. airwaves.

By Jon Gold

Aug 10, 2020 3 mins

5G Networking Wi-Fi

Gartner: 5G rises as overall wireless infrastructure spending falls

The pandemic took a measurable toll on the market for wireless infrastructure, but 5G spending remains a bright spot.

By Jon Gold

Aug 3, 2020 3 mins

5G Networking Wi-Fi

Private 5G can solve some enterprise problems that Wi-Fi can’t

While service providers might regard private 5G as a competitor to Wi-Fi, short-term its enterprise use will be supplemental.

By Jon Gold

Jul 29, 2020 5 mins

5G Networking Wi-Fi

How 5G frequency affects range and speed

5G spectrum use falls into three major bands, each with different characteristics that can influence coverage and deployment strategies.

By Jon Gold

Jul 23, 2020 5 mins

5G Networking

Huawei banned from UK 5G networks

The British government has re-evaluated the role Huawei can play in the UK's future 5G networks – from limited to none at all.

By Tamlin Magee

Jul 14, 2020 4 mins

How wireless networks can battle COVID-19

Wireless network devices maintain a connection by handing off from one cell tower to another. The data created should be used to fight coronavirus, say researchers.

By Patrick Nelson

Jul 7, 2020 2 mins

Mobile Networking Small and Medium Business

The 10 most powerful companies in enterprise networking 2020

Here's our rundown of what makes these 10 vendors of network gear the biggest power players within the enterprise.

By Neal Weinberg

Jul 7, 2020 15 mins

Data Center Small and Medium Business Virtualization