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a peek into the demos you might have missed at the mobile world congress
join us in this webinar to learn about comparable network benchmarking methodology, a comparison of results with last year's campaign.
learn how to dimension network performance score (nps) centric benchmarking measurement activities according to the methodology published by etsi in tr 103 559.
watch our highlights from mobile world congress 2022, presented by our mnt experts.
the regulatory authority of bangladesh (btrc) selected rohde & schwarz equipment to benchmark the country’s mobile network operators.
with the ultracompact, multiband and multitechnology tsme6 scanner, r&s china and zhuhai dingli corp., ltd. have won the 2021 china mobile centralized procurement project for 5g scanners.
our test solutions support the samsung galaxy s22 and enable network performance verification in combination with the snapdragon® x65 5g modem-rf system.
download or order this poster to get a comprehensive overview of applications enabled by c-v2x; including example scenarios, an explanation of the different types of communications and a list of regional standards bodies.
equipment for electromagnetic field (emf) research, provided by rohde & schwarz, will help advance the knowledge base at the university of glasgow regarding electromagnetic fields radiating from 5g sites.
the 5g sts is providing all features to efficiently test 5g nsa networks, including all legacy technologies.
each new installation needs to be verified to ensure correct network performance and quality of service (qos). discover the different phases that ensure successful 5g site testing and trouble shooting.
digitale schiene deutschland, ericsson and rohde & schwarz mnt are cooperating in field trials related to the future global standard for railway communication frmcs.
china mobile, china telecom and china unicom have selected the r&s tsme6 drive test scanner from rohde & schwarz for their 5g network deployment and optimization efforts.
the wireless industry research experts at signals research group (srg) worked with rohde & schwarz mnt on a 5g study comparing the performance of three tier-1 us network operators in the dallas area, a major u.s. telecommunications hub. please read the story here and find a free preview of the srg article at srg website.
join us in this webinar to learn about network benchmarking theories with solutions from rohde & schwarz.
industrial private networks have very demanding availability and reliability requirements and therefore automated methods to detect rf interference are increasingly important. that’s why industrial radio lab dresden and rohde & schwarz are cooperating to research detection, location and mitigation of interference and improve network resilience through real-time measurements.
this webinar examines the topic network synchronization and describes a practical test procedure to make accurate measurements.
recently, samsung launched its new flagship device, the galaxy s21, s21 and ultra 5g, based on the new snapdragon 888 and exynos 2100 chipset and xiaomi introduced its flagship mi11, also powered by the third-generation qualcomm snapdragon x60 5g modem.
this webinar describes the process of interference hunting, examines the test tools available and identifies where df can be used for maximum advantage.
the industrial-grade private 5g network infrastructure is based on nokia digital automation cloud (dac). both companies will participate in the testing of the 5g campus network using rohde & schwarz network testing equipment to optimize its operation and performance.
this webinar describes an approach to overcome 5g benchmarking challenges and uses real measurements from benchmarking first commercial deployments of 5g to analyze a network’s true performance and measure its ability to support current and future use cases.
dynamic spectrum sharing (dss) technology enables mobile network operators to use lte and 5g nr in the same frequency band. discover the rohde & schwarz comprehensive portfolio of mobile network testing instruments supporting dss ranging from handheld troubleshooter qualipoc android to network scanners and drive test software.
this poster provides a step-by-step guide to the required rf and functional 5g site tests.
watch this webinar, that compares two competing measurement techniques for emf measurements, discusses their pros and cons and provides example measurements from the field.
watch this webinar to discover how accurate and insightful testing at every phase of the mobile network to prepare, deploy and operate smart factories enables faster roll out, efficient use of network resources and delivery of demanding quality of service requirements.
this series of four webinars guides you through the test sequence to ensure efficient and successful 5g network preparation, deployment and operation. each module adresses a particular aspect of the network lifecycle, identifies the technical fundamentals and defines a test approach to deliver the required network performance.
rohde & schwarz has introduced the 5g site testing solution (5g sts) that provides the industry with an integrated package of proven test equipment that combines all the necessary functional, rf and signalling tests for 5g installation and troubleshooting.
february 24, 2020
rohde & schwarz supports the samsung galaxy s20 5g with its complete portfolio of mobile network testing solutions, including the smartphone-based optimizer qualipoc android, the universal network measurement software r&s®romes4 and the network benchmarking software smartbenchmarker.
this webinar uses real measurements from the first commercial deployments of 5g to analyze the true performance and quality of 5g networks, examine its ability to support defined use cases and take a forward look to the emergence of a more reactive, reliable and higher capacity network able to support demanding use cases.
november 20, 2019
rohde & schwarz has entered an agreement with qualcomm technologies, inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of qualcomm incorporated, for the use of their interface control document for 5g as an authorized licensee to develop test equipment based on qualcomm® snapdragon™ x55 5g modem-rf system.
the 9th mnt forum took place on october 29 and 30, 2019, at rohde & schwarz headquarters in munich, germany, and attracted more than 170 industry professionals from more than 30 countries. the event, hosted by rohde & schwarz since 2000, is an excellent opportunity for both external and internal presenters and participants to exchange views about technology trends, test challenges, and solutions.
october 8th, 2019.
this on-demand webinar uses a real case study from the first pervasive 5g network in europe to examine the importance of site acceptance testing. learn about essential kpis, test techniques using state of the art tools and real 5g field measurement results.
september 17, 2019
test and measurement specialist rohde & schwarz has supplied mobile network testing tools used in drone-based network coverage, performance and operation tests managed by ericsson, a global leader in network infrastructure. the unique procedure enables unprecedented 3d accessibility, positional accuracy and repeatability of the testing.
september 12, 2019
this webinar uses a real case study from the first pervasive 5g network in europe to examine the importance of site acceptance testing, identify the various deployment scenarios and define an efficient methodology to test the associated kpis to ensure delivery of qoe to the 5g end user.
tuesday october 8th
september 9, 2019
the globally renowned european telecommunications standards institute (etsi) [https://www.etsi.org] has published tr 103 559. the technical report (tr) describes the best practices for robust network qos benchmark testing and scoring. it is the result of intensive discussions among network operators, technology vendors, service providers, and measurement equipment manufacturers such as rohde & schwarz.
june, 2019
operators wishing to test the quality and performance of 5g nr mobile networks using commercially available ues including the samsung s10 5g can do so now using rohde & schwarz mobile network testing solutions such as the r&s®qualipoc android smartphone-based optimizer, r&s®romes4 universal network measurement software or r&s®smartbenchmarker network benchmarking software. this can be realized using a qualipoc smartphone on its own or combined with a scanning receiver such as the tsmx or full walk test and drive test systems such as the freerider 4 backpack or benchmarker ii.
may 2019
the communications uplink is more susceptible to interference than the downlink. in fdd networks, it is easy to concentrate on the frequency range allocated to the uplink and, either with a spectrum analyzer or a portable receiver, identify and locate the source of interference. in tdd networks, the downlink and the uplink use the same frequency, meaning that downlink signals mask the uplink and any other present signals.
may 28, 2019
the process of mobile network optimization to acquire data, extract information and prioritize actions to improve network performance is becoming more complex with the densification of existing networks and the emergence of 5g. this webinar examines the new optimization landscape and describes how intelligent qoe analytics including machine learning can provide the basis for 5g nr optimization campaigns at both sub 6 ghz and mmwave, accelerating the time to actionable insights.
april 17, 2019
test and measurement expert rohde & schwarz completes its commercial 5g nr network measurement solution. in combination with the new r&s tsme30dc downconverter, the r&s tsmx6 network scanner analyzes 5g nr signals up to 30 ghz, covering the majority of high frequency 5g nr use cases. rounding out the solution are an updated version of the r&s romes4 drive test software and the r&s smartanalytics web-based software suite launched at mwc 2019.
february 2019
in this webinar, you will learn about: the particular demands of 5g nr
february 26, 2019
a partnership agreement has been reached between rohde & schwarz and tutela, the world’s largest mobile network crowdsourcing test company, to bring the most comprehensive insight into network performance and quality to the mobile industry. the existing benchmarking and optimization drive test solutions from r&s will be enhanced with crowdsourced network performance data and tools from tutela, enabling mobile network operators to build a complete picture of end users’ qoe, benchmark their network against competitors, and prioritize network optimization investments.
february 22, 2019
with the rollout of technologies such as iot and 5g, mobile network operators need to overcome the challenges of increasingly complex air interfaces and demanding use cases in order to deliver the required qoe to end users. the new smartanalytics software, part of the smart platform from rohde & schwarz, combines high-quality data acquisition with intelligent postprocessing analytics to generate qoe-centric network insights. it allows operators to identify critical factors influencing quality and performance for the purposes of network optimization and benchmarking.
february 14, 2019
commissioned by the mtn group, rohde & schwarz has completed the first phase of a comprehensive mobile network benchmarking campaign across 62 mobile network operators in 17 countries in africa and the middle east. by entering this partnership with the mtn group, rohde & schwarz underpins its leading role as a supplier of mobile network testing solutions and strengthens its position as a trusted partner for the provision of services, technology and logistics for large-scale measurement campaigns.
august 07, 2018
join rohde & schwarz experts for a free 1-month online training program packed with weekly webinars and material for you to develop your interference hunting skills and knowledge and become a certified ihunter professional.
june 26, 2018
current lte networks are optimized to deliver voice, video and data services that require high bandwidth, throughput and quality of service. networks for iot applications, however, bring a new set of demands on network performance that focus on maximizing availability and minimizing battery consumption.
march 28, 2018
every new device entering the market represents a challenge to network operators. flagship devices that introduce new operating systems, services and chipsets to the network are particularly challenging. rohde & schwarz mobile network testing lets operators anticipate potential issues by supporting samsung s9 smartphones in r&s®romes4. this way, users can verify the smartphone’s behavior in real-life conditions and operators can optimize the performance of their network accordingly.
march 26, 2018
the proportion of mobile network traffic represented by voice communications has been steadily decreasing so now it represents around 2% of traffic compared with around 70% for video. however, voice remains the principle service for which most subscribers use their mobile device, and voice quality continues to be a critical factor in how they perceive their operator and ott applications. this webinar examines the significance of voice in today’s mobile networks and looks at the importance of an integrated metric that quantifies voice quality from an end-user perspective.
february 22, 2018
change your game with our new smart platform, a software suite covering lab engineering, field acceptance, optimization, benchmarking and monitoring with common modules. the single, unified platform is a truly holistic end-to-end testing solution to increase productivity and efficiency. control your investment costs with smart and use advanced and sophisticated testing techniques for new technologies and mission-critical services.
