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Deep Technical Insights into 5G, 6G, Open RAN & Future Wireless Networks
Latest Articles
Freshly published deep-dives across 5G, 6G, and Open RAN.
What is Open RAN?
Open RAN explained: what it is, why operators are pursuing disaggregation, and how it changes the traditional RAN vendor model.
What is 6G?
An introduction to 6G technologies: the vision, target capabilities, and how 6G is expected to build on and go beyond 5G.
What is 5G NR?
A clear, practical introduction to 5G New Radio (NR) - what it is, how it differs from LTE, and why it's the air interface at the heart of every 5G network.
Top 5G Interview Questions and Answers
A curated list of the most common 5G engineering interview questions, spanning RAN, core network, and protocol fundamentals, with guidance on how to answer them.
THz Communication in 6G
Terahertz (THz) communication explained: why 6G is looking beyond mmWave, and the propagation and hardware challenges involved.
Semantic Communications
Semantic communications explained: a 6G research direction focused on transmitting meaning rather than raw bits to improve efficiency.
5G
5G NR fundamentals through advanced RAN and core topics: architecture, protocols, scheduling, and more.
What is 5G NR?
A clear, practical introduction to 5G New Radio (NR) - what it is, how it differs from LTE, and why it's the air interface at the heart of every 5G network.
Scheduling Algorithms
An overview of 5G MAC-layer scheduling algorithms - round robin, proportional fair, and QoS-aware scheduling - and how the gNB scheduler allocates resources.
RRC States Explained
RRC_IDLE, RRC_INACTIVE, and RRC_CONNECTED explained - how 5G NR radio resource control states work and why RRC_INACTIVE is new in 5G.
6G
Forward-looking research on 6G: AI-native networks, sensing, THz spectrum, digital twins, and semantic communication.
What is 6G?
An introduction to 6G technologies: the vision, target capabilities, and how 6G is expected to build on and go beyond 5G.
THz Communication in 6G
Terahertz (THz) communication explained: why 6G is looking beyond mmWave, and the propagation and hardware challenges involved.
Semantic Communications
Semantic communications explained: a 6G research direction focused on transmitting meaning rather than raw bits to improve efficiency.
Open RAN
Disaggregated RAN architecture, O-RAN interfaces, the RIC, and the open ecosystem reshaping radio networks.
What is Open RAN?
Open RAN explained: what it is, why operators are pursuing disaggregation, and how it changes the traditional RAN vendor model.
O-RAN Architecture Explained
A breakdown of the O-RAN Alliance reference architecture: O-CU, O-DU, O-RU, the RIC, and the open interfaces connecting them.
AI in Telecom
How AI and generative AI are transforming network operations, automation, and RAN intelligence.
Tutorials
Hands-on, step-by-step walkthroughs for configuring, measuring, and troubleshooting real network features.
Open RAN Tutorial: Getting Started
A hands-on Open RAN tutorial covering the core concepts, architecture, and terminology you need to start working with disaggregated RAN.
Carrier Aggregation Tutorial
A step-by-step carrier aggregation tutorial: how CA is configured, measured, and validated in a live 5G network.
Interview Preparation
Curated interview questions and study guides for landing your next 5G/6G/RAN engineering role.