Read more about radio resource control layer 3 signaling in 5G NR and LTE networks (connection control, measurement configuration and mobility procedures).

Read the interview about the 2020 measurements of commercial 5G networks in Italy based on a Rohde & Schwarz test solution and upcoming plans.

Read about NB-IoT field test procedures, and learn about soil's impact on the coverage measurement results of an NB-IoT device buried 20 cm underground.

Discover 4K mobile video as gateway into new services and its emergence with 5G and read about 4K video quality tests on Rohde & Schwarz QualiPoc Android

Examine the challenges that operators face when enabling 5G NR in LTE subframes and learn about the 5G NR-standard solution to overcome these challenges.

5G demands a new paradigm for measuring quality of experience (QoE) since QoE has a different meaning in machine-type communication such as mMTC and URLLC.

Get deeper insight into NB-IoT networks by demodulating and decoding MIB/SIB messages with the R&S scanner-based NB-IoT coverage measurement solution.

Field measurements of network coverage and QoE are essential for regulators to validate license obligations and foster a healthy competition.

Tests for mobile data applications provide network operators with insights into QoE. Learn why test durations saturate at higher available network speeds.

Use the 5G site testing solution from Rohde & Schwarz to ensure correct network performance and QoS delivered to end users over 5G networks.

Read expert stories about innovations in mobile network testing and get more insights into our state-of-the-art measurement solutions for mobile networks.

Read the interview with Frank Schmidt-Küntzel, Telefónica O2, about the benefits of 5G Business Critical Campus Networks

Michael Lorenz, a Senior Applications Engineer, is always keen to put his hands on the latest technologies and features. He blogs about NB-IoT today and with 5G tomorrow.

Machine learning in mobile network testing helps evaluating user experiences and aims to increase QoE and reduce churn.

The machine learning based Call Stability Score in SmartAnalytics evaluates voice calls in mobile network benchmarking campaigns.

Learn about SmartBenchmarker's reliable alarming interface that offers more flexibility when setting up and managing large-scale measurement campaigns.

Peter Busch blogs about his experience in the field of RF test & measurement.

The new UDP Stream Test can provide insight into detailed per-packet latency values and overall mobile network reliability

This post explains how to set up and conduct NPS benchmarking campaigns so that it gives you statistically sound insight into mobile network quality.

MNT stories - Autor Anna Llagostera Stories & insights Mobile network testing Mobile network testing blog Stories by Anna Llagostera Anna Llagostera is a Senior Applied Research Engineer with more than 10 years experience in data analysis and developing algorithms to evaluate the quality of speech, video and data services in telecommunication networks for Rohde & Schwarz SwissQual. She graduated as

Albert Huang, Head of Support and Regional Technical Pre-Sales Team Leader at Rohde & Schwarz, blogs with a focus on technical and market developments.

Use R&S®ROMES4 to control and command NB-IoT modules and to evaluate test results. This ensures availability of the required NB-IoT network quality.

Read the first part "Telecom 4.0" of our new blog series "MNT Tech Insights" about the changing demands of private networks (based on the MNT Forum 2023).

Tests targeting mobile data applications, such as Facebook, provide network providers with insights into QoE to ensure a smooth user experience.

Learn how temperature can affect signal integrity, user equipment, and user experience and discover our solution to overcome the temperature challenge.

Read stories from the experts and get more insights into our state-of-the-art benchmarking and optimization solutions for mobile network testing.

Nils Posegga blogs about testing mobile radio networks not only from a quality of service (QoS) perspective but also from an end-user viewpoint (QoE) as those are key for optimization and performance improvements.

Mobile operators need to focus on data capacity and network densification, especially in dense urban areas. Learn how antenna tilt optimization can help.

We have extended our focus from supplying mobile network testing solutions to being a fully-fledged managed services provider of benchmarking campaigns.

Mike Kottkamp is Principal Technology Manager within the T&M market segment organization of Rohde & Schwarz in Munich with focus on 5G NR.