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Musings on the Internet of Things

We are pleased to share with you all an interesting article contributed by Laurence Rusiecki who is seasoned Information and Communications Technology professional with strong leadership, technical and commercial skills. Laurence Rusiecki Senior Client Partner at Dimension Data (part of NTT)...

06/23/2017

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Netmanias Interview with HFR at MWC 2015 (In-building DAS, Fronthaul, Backhaul)

HFR, a Korean specialist in Optical and Radio Networking technologies, presented its newest In-building DAS, C-RAN Fronthaul and Carrier Ethernet solutions at Mobile World Conference (MWC) 2015. 1. In-building DAS HFR unveiled uRadioTM (DRS product), an upgraded version of its precedent In-building DAS at MWC, generating a lot of interests among network operators who attended the event. I...

03/12/2015

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Netmanias Interview with HFR at MWC 2015 (In-building DAS, Fronthaul, Backhaul)

For the rest of the Q2 2015 issue of Korea Communication Review magazine please click here HFR, a Korean specialist in Optical and Radio Networking technologies, presented its newest In-building DAS, C-RAN Fronthaul and Carrier Ethernet solutions at Mobile World Conference (MWC) 2015. 1. In-building DAS HFR unveiled uRadioTM (DRS product), an upgraded version of its precedent In-buil...

03/12/2015

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SK Telecom and Nokia Networks announce World’s First Commercialization of eICIC

Commercializes eICIC, a core LTE-A technology that controls signal interference between macro and micro base stations, to enhance network quality in areas where base stations are concentrated Strengthens image as the global leader in mobile telecommunications by developing a technology that will also be important in the 5G network system SK Telecom today announced that it, together with...

01/28/2015

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SK Telecom and Ericsson Develop Smart Wake-Up Technology

SK Telecom and Ericsson Develop Smart Wake-Up Technology Smart Wake-Up Technology decreases interference between base stations and therefore improves data transmission speeds by controlling operation of idle base stations during late night and early morning Improves energy-efficiency of networks by reducing energy waste through intelligent cell operation SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM) today announ...

10/30/2014

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In search of a Multiple Access Scheme (MAS) for 5G

We are pleased to share with you all an interesting article contributed by Anuradha Udunuwara who is International Telecom & Technology Evangelist, a Visionary, a Researcher, a Speaker, a Trainer and a Consultant. Anuradha Udunuwara Architect, design and plan SME/B/I ICT solutions at Sri Lanka Telecom...

04/03/2017

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SK Telecom's Massive IoT Deployment through LoRa for Small Things

Netmanais Korean ICT Research Report SK Telecom's Massive IoT Deployment through LoRa for Small Things Price: $495 NOW FREE | Author: Netmanias | Length: 36 pages | Published: July 13 2016 ■ Executive Summary Since its LTE service launch in 2011, SK Telecom has posted higher ARPU and revenues thanks to an increase in LTE subscrip...

07/13/2016

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Reports

Core Network Evolution (RCAF, PFDF, & TSSF) - 3GPP REST Interfaces

We are pleased to share with you all an interesting article contributed by Karim Rabie who is Mobile Core Consultant | Telco Cloud Advisor | OPNFV EUAG Member. Karim Rabie Senior PS Core / EPC Consultant at Saudi Telecom Company All Articles by Karim Rabie...

01/02/2018

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EMM Procedure 8 & 9. Handover and Cell Reselection with TAU

Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. EMM Case 8. Handover with TAU 3. EMM Case 9. Cell Reselection without TAU 4. EPS Entity Information 5. Closing 1. Introduction When UE accesses the network, a group of Tracking Areas (TAs) is assigned by the network (MME) through the Tracking Area Identity (TAI) list. The UE then can move within these TAs without hav...

05/07/2014

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EMM Procedure 6. Handover without TAU - Part 3. S1 Handover

Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Concept of S1 Handover 2.1 S1 Protocol Stacks 2.2 S1AP Procedures and Messages Relating to Handover 2.3 S1 Handover Procedure at a Glance 2.4 UE State and Connection Information Before and After S1 handover 3. Procedure of S1 Handover 4. EPS Entity Information: Before/After S1 Handover 5. Closing 1. Intro...

04/08/2014

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LTE EMM and ECM States

Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. EMM, ECM and RRC States 3. EMM State Transition 4. EMM Features 5. EMM User Information 6. Closing 1. Introduction Through the previous technical documents, we have studied the LTE network architecture and LTE identifications, the fundamentals of LTE technology, and LTE security operation required for a user to...

09/20/2013

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LTE Security I: Concept and Authentication

Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. LTE Security Concept 3. LTE Authentication Procedure 4. Closing and References 1. Introduction Wireless communication, in its nature, is always at a risk of eavesdropping or manipulation because data originally sent from/to a user may be received and unlawfully used by an unintended user. Locations or traveling routes...

07/31/2013

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KT demoed Dual Connectivity - Data Transmission Speeds and Base Station Capacity boosted

Now operators can boost both data transmission speeds and transmission reliability by having data transmitted from two LTE base stations at the same time. KT announced on the 8th that it successfully demonstrated an interworking technology between base stations called Dual Connectivity in partnership with Ericsson. Previously, base stations could interwork with each other only in the ways...

07/08/2015

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License Assisted Access (LAA or LTE-U) live in Ericsson Labs for Verizon, SK Telecom an...

Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. combine licensed and 5 GHz unlicensed spectrum on small cells to deliver data-speed boost up to 450 Mbps Verizon, SK Telecom and T-Mobile US, Inc. executives observe License Assisted Access (LAA) peak rate and fair-sharing demonstrations in Ericsson labs in Canada and Sweden Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies to demonstrate LAA at Mobile World Congress...

02/10/2015

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KT shaping IoST strategies - focusing on NB-IoT

In last November, KT, a South Korea-based telco, formed 'NB-IoT Alliance' with LG U+, aiming to launch NB-IoT service as early as Q1 2017. Later in the month, the company, apparently stimulated by SK Telecom who had just started LoRa-based, IoST-dedicated, commercial services, announced another plan to complete deployment of a nationwide NB-IoT network by June 2017 for faster entry to t...

02/03/2017

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SK Telecom's IoT Target and Strategies: LoRa-based IoST

Earlier this year in May, the South Korean Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning (MSIP) adjusted the maximum transmit power in the 900 MHz unlicensed band from 10 mW to 200 mW, offering frequencies dedicated for wide area IoT purpose. Initially, 6.5 MHz (917 - 923.5 MHz) was offered, and additional 6 MHz (940 - 946 MHz) is scheduled to be offered in the 2nd half of the year. The de...

08/03/2016

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SK Telecom joins ORAN (Open RAN) Alliance

SK Telecom plans to share 5G technology with the world's major telecom companies. SK Telecom announced on the 28th that it participated as a core member in the global 5G carrier association 'Open Radio Access Network' (ORAN) Alliance. At the ORAN General Assembly held in Shanghai the previous day, SK Telecom chief technology officer Park Jin-hyo was selected as a member of the board...

06/28/2018

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Bonded Multi-Network Wireless & Mobile SD-WAN is Coming

We are pleased to share with you all an interesting article contributed by Dean Bubley who is mobile & telecom sector analyst, expert consultant & conference speaker. Dean Bubley Founder and Director at Disruptive Analysis All Articles by Dean Bubley...

08/22/2017

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Transformation of CSPs to Platform Providers

We are pleased to share with you all an interesting article contributed by Faiz Alam who is ICT & Sustainability Professional. Faiz Alam ICT & Sustainability Professional All Articles by Faiz Alam How t...

04/24/2017

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