Fixed wireless 5G creates revenue and helps prep for full-scale 5G

As a first step of 5G, fixed wireless access can help solve the last mile problem with FTTH and FTP deployment, and in the future 5G air interfaces, spectrum, radio and antenna systems can be built into existing networks. Can be added

While not yet standard, 5G has a number of unfavorable applications and needs on single networks such as NBET-IoT and M2M communications from ultra-low latency to autonomous vehicles and high-bandwidth usage such as remote industrial control. Promised to do. SDN- and NFV-based network components automatically create bespoke data pipes optimized for a specific application; These application-specific pieces are virtually all in one, integrated network.

Before standards can be set and mobile 5G is fully realized, operators are working to improve their understanding of technology components, research and business use for research, and reinvestment in development costs. The world gives the result. 5G standard.

US and industry leaders in the industry Verizon and AT&T have recognized 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) as the first step in implementing next-generation networks; The timeline states that this first wave of 5G FWA is on track for commercialization in 2019, far ahead of the 2019 standardization target. As consumer demand for broadband grows to support emerging applications, there are no signs of slowing streaming, such as 4K video and virtual. Reality gaming and service providers are investing heavily in internal fiber, which is proposed to be expensive.

To address the last mile problem associated with FTTH, some operators are looking for 5G FWA, which provides fiber-like speeds for every unit in the neighborhood or for every unit in the apartment complex. In addition, 5G FWA can help accelerate the commercialization of new services and create new revenue opportunities. And, as 5G FWA is available before authentication, deployment experience helps operators prepare for mobile 5G, letting them know the significant progress of authentication with real-world experience.

Ouam Principal Analyst Daryl Schooler recently highlighted the benefits of 5G FWA operators in a whitepaper titled "5G Fixed Wireless Access."

“Early experience… helps set the pace of full 5G expansion once standards are set. Also, the early performance of 5G technologies will have a greater impact on the final standard for operators. Once the standard is set, mobile operators must reuse some of their 5G FWA assets to support other 5G applications. Beyond the radio aspects of 5G, FWA extensions allow operators to work on new network architectures with SDN / NFV and network slicing, which are also important components of 5G. Therefore, 5G not only allows FWA operators to expand into new service areas, it also helps operators better prepare for deployment of 5G when standards are set. "

Scully emphasized the strong vendor ecosystem and the use of mmwave for the success of 5GWA. We solve all of them at once.

The spectrum of 28 GHz band and more provides greater capacity than the lower band used for LTE services. This capability has the added advantage of providing fiber-like speeds on a wireless network. Schuler praised the US Federal Communications Commission's July move to open up to 11 GHz of spectrum above 24 GHz for 5G, based on the importance of government support for exploiting the MMW spectrum.

In an interview with Schooler, Tom Keithley, AT&T SVP of Wireless Networks and Architecture, explained that 5G helps FWA learners. “This high-frequency spectrum has amplification challenges, but offers a much larger bandwidth. In general, the expansion of 5G FWA has the promise of much higher throughput performance, although the distance covered due to the spectrum's expansion characteristics is less than that of LTE and other wireless expansions. For MmWave systems, it is important to understand several areas: the percentage of homes covered by a site, throughput stability, seasonal impacts (leaves, rain, snow, clogging, etc.), and the ability to install technicians against self-installation. "

Adam Koppe, Vice President of Technology Planning for Verizon, commented on the ability to help solve last mile fiber deployment challenges for 5G FWA. "The preliminary results indicate that it is absolutely possible. Ephdablyue case based on the use of the field of technical tests designed to imitate ephtitieks environment, the speed of 1 Gbps and more deliveries are seen. We have to be able to prove that it should be reliable. MIMO and higher order of bimpharming, as the point of the pencil Duo models are targeted. It is too narrow for the CPE or end-user devices, which focused beam. "

Scully discusses the importance of end-to-end support from chipset, CPE, and network vendors, "Depending on the current market speed, 5G fixed wireless access service may be available in a few years. Determine the vendor atmosphere and that wide Rader Attract interest. Any standard is a key element for the success of the support of a strong eco-system. It gives you the confidence of the operators of the technology. "

In that regard, Samsung occupies a special place in the 5G space. In addition to working with major operators such as AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile in testing 5G FWA in real-world conditions, the company is planning a 5G test service for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyongyang, Korea, leading the White House-5G wireless technologies. As shown in the image below, Samsung is a one-stop, end-to-end 5G ecosystem provider with wireless access, data center and core expertise, integrated CPE, chipsets and consumer device offerings.

Samsung is focusing on the discovery of practical technology that extends to the development of small-form-factor devices for 5G. In June 2016, Samsung announced its success in developing key RF technology for 5G-ready chipsets, intended to be applied to 5G base stations and devices, using 5W systems, and using MMWave spectrum to enable commercial / compact size.

Unique to the development of the mmWave role in 5G, Samsung recently held the standard for 3GPP conferences, during which the mmWave channel model was approved. As 5G standardization work continues to be of interest, Samsung has provided 90% of the technical stuff in the paper.

As SVP and Samsung Networks General Manager Mark Levison explained: “Samsung brings unique, end-to-end expertise to 5G. We have developed a total 5G FWA product that includes the Core and Radio Access Network along with the Customer Base.