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INDUSTRY NEWS Samsung Delivers on Gigabit Wireless Promise of 5G The Networks division of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. concluded a series of successful mobile, fixed wireless and in-building penetration 5G wireless tests delivering multi-gigabit per second (Gbps) speeds at Verizon Headquarters, including live streaming of 360° virtual reality content using Samsung Gear VR. Using Verizon's FiOS wired network and Samsung's 5G Hybrid Adaptive Array antenna radio technology, Samsung delivered 5G wireless speeds over mmWave band spectrum in several real-world use cases, including in-building and mobile environments. During the trials, Samsung also exhibited 4K UHD video content transmission over the air while in a moving vehicle using automatic beamforming multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) technology. Additionally, Samsung demonstrated the power of a 5G network by successfully streaming live 360° virtual reality content in 4K UHD, consisting of 17 independent video feeds, to Samsung Galaxy phones with Samsung Gear VR. Samsung's tests were conducted at Verizon's Basking Ridge, N.J. headquarters as part of the activities associated with the Verizon 5G Technology forum, a group dedicated to the acceleration of 5G requirements, standards and technical innovation. 5G technology is expected to drive the next wave of wireless broadband and the Internet of Things (IoT), connecting billions of devices and accelerating low latency gigabit speeds for richer content and experiences. With its 5G Hybrid Adaptive Array antenna technology, Samsung's tests showcased solutions for delivering stronger, high-quality 5G wireless signals for low latency, high throughput transmission of various data, including the uninterrupted streaming of 4K UHD video content. These 5G technologies highlight the strength of Samsung Electronics as a company that combines both infrastructure and device solutions for building future networks, something that few others in the industry can match. The R&D talents and knowledge of engineers in both the mobile communications and network business units combined to deliver this leading edge 5G demonstration. Samsung expects this to be the foundation for delivering successful end-to-end 5G solutions at an industry leading pace. Building Professionals Believe Indoor Mobile Systems Increase Property Value CommScope has launched its global indoor wireless report, examining the building industry's attitudes towards indoor cellular connectivity. The report, "Wireless in Buildings: What Building Professionals Think" features a comprehensive review of CommScope's global indoor wireless study. Carried out by Coleman Parkes, the study surveyed 600 European and US-based building managers, facilities managers, real estate managers and architects to glean greater insights into their understanding and attitudes towards the provision of indoor cellular coverage. Today, there are an estimated two billion smartphone users globally, with an estimated 80 percent of mobile traffic originating or terminating within a building. Despite this, only an estimated two percent of commercial buildings have dedicated technology to ensure strong and reliable mobile coverage and capacity indoors.There are many potential reasons for this, and consumers and wireless operators have been surveyed many times about their needs and the current situation regarding indoor wireless. But what about the professionals responsible for designing, building and maintaining the world's structures? What is their perspective and how do they see this problem being addressed? This report addresses these questions, as well as provides an analysis of the industry's attitudes toward indoor wireless connectivity, insights as to why the building industry doesn't feel responsible for the provision of indoor cellular coverage, a comprehensive examination of the current barriers preventing wireless coverage, and CommScope's industry recommendations to overcome these obstacles. 20 Antenna Systems & Technology Spring 2016 www.AntennasOnline.com http://www.AntennasOnline.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Antenna Systems & Technology - Spring 2016

Contents
Editor’s Choice
Progress Comes in All Shapes and Sizes: A Practical Guide to Selecting and Deploying Antennas in Wireless Towers
Antennas
Components/Subsystems
Short-Range Wireless
Software / System Design
Test & Measurement
Industry News
Marketplace
Major Trends for Outdoor Cell Sites

Antenna Systems & Technology - Spring 2016