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Wireless World 2 5 Thursday, September 14, 2017 "We strongly believe there is a place in the market for both licensed and unlicensed LPWA technology, just as there will continue to be a need for high- er-bandwidth solutions," said Daniel Quant, Vice President of Product Management and Marketing Strategy. "There are applications for which unli- censed spectrum is ideal and for which we have commercialized our LoRa port- folio, and others for which licensed spectrum and carrier-grade SLAs pro- vide an enhanced level of availability and reliability, which is why we have developed this entire suite of Cat M and NB-IoT devices." The latest devices: MultiConnect ® Cell, MultiConnect rCell 100, QuickCarrier ® USB dongle, MultiConnect Dragonfly™ and MultiTech (Cont'd. from p. 1) SocketModem ® Cell, are available to sample today for select, qualified cus- tomers. Each of these device families is available in models ranging from 2G to 4G and now LPWA. From the earliest analog systems to the cellular heart of today's industrial Internet of Things to the latest low- power wireless technology, MultiTech has consistently connected businesses in ways previously unimaginable – and has been doing so for more than 40 years. Demonstrating no intention of slowing down, MultiTech continues its legacy of firsts with the world's first end-device certified Cat-M and NB- IoT devices, complementing the com- pany's robust product and services offerings. To learn more, visit MultiTech in the M2M Zone at booth #N.252. backing; standard U.fl connectors, but cable lengths and connectors are cus- tomizable; and Flex Family Kit also available. Also being presented is PulseLarsen GPS Multibands, which offers a wide array of products to cover 700 MHz Public Safety, LTE, Smart Grid, GNSS, WLAN, ITS and DSRC applications. Antennas are available in magnetic, adhesive and tamper-proof direct mount products, on and off ground, while sup- porting multiple cable and connector options. Need RF support or products? PulseLarsen has a solution. From catalog embedded, internal, external and outdoor antennas, to customized for your device, PulseLarsen can provide excellent RF support and services. Embedded anten- nas easily fit onto existing circuit boards. FPC antennas mount to the inside of device housing. External antennas pro- vide excellent gain and efficiency. Vehicle mount antennas provide excel- PulseLarsen (Cont'd. from p. 1) lent durability without sacrificing con- nectivity or efficiency. Need a cus- tomized solution? PulseLarsen can do that too! PulseLarsen is a leading global antenna and wireless solution supplier founded as Larsen Electronics in 1965, then acquired by Pulse Electronics in 2006. PulseLarsen provides solutions that reflect its far-reaching understanding of antenna and RF technology. PulseLarsen offers antennas covering 2G/3G/4G LTE, WLAN (Wi-Fi), Zigbee, Bluetooth, GPS/Glonass/Compass, ISM, VHF/UHF, NFC and custom applica- tions. PulseLarsen is a trusted antenna partner. It has shipped over two billion antennas during its 50 years in business. PulseLarsen supplies consistent, high- quality products by owning and fully controlling its own factories in both China and the United States and R&D centers around the world. For more information, stop by PulseLarsen Antennas booth #S.1415, visit www.pulselarsenantennas.com or call 800.ANTENNA (800.268.3662). climbs involving tower inspections can be reduced with the use of newer and bet- ter technology and techniques. The United States Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recognized the many benefits offered by UAS when in June 2016 it issued a massive regulation addressing the operation of small UAS (sUAS) in the National Airspace. This final rule permits the utilization of small UAS (less than 55 pounds) not only up to 400 feet above ground level, but higher than 400 feet as long as the sUAS remains with- in 400 feet of the structure (with some lim- itations, such as not over people), and with- in visual line-of-sight. Commercial drone pilots have to be at least 16 years old, pass an aeronautical knowledge test, obtain an FAA remote pilot airman certificate and pass a background check by the federal Transportation Safety Administration. NATE has played a leading role in the wireless industry to facilitate the safe and proper integration of UAS into com- munications tower work. It has estab- lished a UAS Committee, which is com- prised of wireless carriers, tower contrac- tors, licensed pilots and UAS service provider companies. The committee released a resource document entitled "UAS Operations Around Vertical NATE (Cont'd. from p. 1) Communication Infrastructure," which is intended to educate the wireless infra- structure industry and communications tower personnel about the safe use of the technology. This UAS document is avail- able to industry stakeholders to down- load for free on NATE's website at www.natehome.com. NATE also released a UAS safety video as part of Volume 2 of the Association's popular Climber Connection series. The video provides a detailed overview on the best practices associated with conducting drone opera- tions at a tower site, the current regulato- ry environment governing commercial drone operations and the industry resources available to UAS operators to ensure that these activities are performed safely and efficiently. The UAS Operations video can be viewed on NATE's YouTube Channel. The bottom line is that the commer- cial use of UAS is tailor made for the communications tower industry and can help save lives while promoting produc- tivity. NATE heartily endorses the safe deployment of this technology. It is unquestionably in the public good. NATE is at booth #S.663. For additional information on NATE, visit www.nate home.com or contact the NATE office at 888.882.5865 (U.S.) or 605.882.5865. phones to fund its programs. Its exist- ing partners range from Fortune 500 companies to local grass roots organi- zations. Cell Phones for Soldiers wel- comes all inquiries to join the mission. For further information, call Rob Bergquist at 781.588.5096 or Charlie Cell Phones for Soldiers (Cont'd. from p. 4) Taylor at 612.695.0055, visit www .cellphonesforsoldiers.com or email info@cellphonesforsoldiers.com. Earn a chance to win a smartphone or tablet. While visiting, spend a minute providing Cell Phones for Soldiers the opportunity to share how your company and you can support its mission to serve the military by providing Minutes That Matter. up to 3 meters. This is why Scosche says that the GoBat 12000 (RPB12) is Optimized for Outdoors ® . A great portable backup battery comes packed with plenty of power. With a 12000mAh internal rechargeable battery, you virtually have days' worth of power for your mobile devices. Take this battery on trips and never have to worry about your mobile device dying. The Multi-Color LED Charge Indicator lets you know how much power is left in the GoBat 12000. A great portable backup battery delivers its power quickly. The GoBat 12000's dual 12 watt USB/2.4 GoBat 12000 (Cont'd. from p. 4) Amp ports give you the fastest charging speed possible. Some of the latest mobile devices have been designed to charge at 12 watts, making this rugged backup battery the ideal backup battery for these devices. Charge your phone and tablet at the same time. Or maybe your phone and digital camera. Optimized charging circuitry will not cause harm to less powerful devices. The GoBat 12000 comes partially charged right out of the box so you can plug in and go, and it includes a handy carabiner clip, great for hooking your new battery to a backpack. GoBat 12000 Rugged Portable Backup Battery (Part #RPB12) – it's one tough power source. Learn more at booth #N.1142. After the show, visit www.scosche.com. Machine-Type Communications (MTC) and Critical Machine-Type Communications (MTC). Enhanced Mobile Broadband covers a broad range of applications, including home, office, stadium and commercial connectivity; and smartphones, tablets and virtual, augmented or mixed reality devices. Massive MTC centers on large-scale IoT applications that span a vast number of devices and/or cover large geographic areas. Examples include asset tracking, fleet management, sensors for predictive maintenance and agricultural applica- tions. Critical MTC deals with real-time response/control of devices from remote locations. Examples of this include traf- fic safety systems, remote mining, remote surgery and precision industrial robotics. Understanding each of these areas and mapping your business accordingly will provide the framework for beginning your strategy. This is where a key 5G advisor can help you with a deep under- standing of the market, the players and the technologies in each area to provide an accurate and objective analysis of your options. Ericsson is working with operators around the globe to identify use cases, explore technology options, develop Ericsson (Cont'd. from p. 1) new business models and create strate- gies for moving forward. With business partners and companies in multiple industries, we are designing solutions that leverage 5G technologies to reduce costs, develop new markets and mini- mize risks. These efforts are just start- ing to uncover myriad opportunities that 5G will generate for operators and new entrants, and we will continue to develop more use cases as our global efforts continue. The Risk of Delay Whether or not you choose to be first to market, you can avoid the costly route of playing catch up with your competitors by developing a strategy now to compete in a 5G world. Waiting to act is not a strategy, but moving forward with key milestones and clearly defined objectives and tactics is. Don't wait until the new paths become obvious before you start working on your 5G strategy. As with earlier mobile technologies, the opportunities will come fast, and they will be seized even faster. Working with a 5G leader to develop your approach will accelerate your transition to 5G and ensure that you're ready to maximize the potential of the next generation of mobile technology. To learn more, stop by Ericsson's booth to talk to a 5G advisor at #S.416 or visit ercsn.co/mwca2017.