The First Virtualized Network: Learning from Rakuten Mobile in Japan

The First Virtualized Network: Learning from Rakuten Mobile in Japan

Rakuten Mobile was the first company in the world to launch a fully virtualized network. The operator outpaced its competitors in September 2020 and has already surpassed five million subscribers, leading the 5G market in Japan. Rakuten’s 5G network, the world’s first native cloud network, was developed using the container-based Open Radio Access Network (RAN) […]

How Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) Streamline Connectivity

How Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) Streamline Connectivity

Have you heard of virtual operator services? Unlike classic operators that own their own wireless network infrastructure, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) rent wireless infrastructure from a larger carrier and sell their services. Let’s explain! These mobile operators use the RAN Sharing Model[1]  to rent coverage space from large operators, then offer mobile telecom services. […]

Advances in Telecommunication: How Has the Market Changed in Recent Years?

Advances in Telecommunication: How Has the Market Changed in Recent Years?

We’re steadily moving closer to the reality of 5G in everyday life in various countries across the globe. Even before the introduction of 5G, the telecommunications industry has gone through several transformations over the years. For example, we used to rely on tall towers spread across the city to project signal transmission. Nowadays, we leverage […]

QMC’s First C-DAS in Healthcare: Hospital do Coração do Brasil and Hospital Santa Luzia

QMC’s First C-DAS in Healthcare: Hospital do Coração do Brasil and Hospital Santa Luzia

Hospital do Coração do Brasil (HCBr) and Hospital Santa Luzia (HSL) are located in Brasília, Brazil’s capital. The hospitals are regional leaders in quality and service and form part of the D’Or São Luiz network, the largest network of private hospitals in Latin America.   Separated by a corridor, the hospitals suffered from poor cellular signal quality for external and internal communication between medical staff and patients.   THE D’OR SÃO LUIZ NETWORK BY THE NUMBERS  36 owned hospitals and 1 […]

Balneário Camboriú: The second largest New Years party in Brazil

Balneário Camboriú: The second largest New Years party in Brazil

Balneário Camboriú is a city in the state of Santa Catarina, about 60 miles from the state capital, Florianópolis. The location is attractive for both national and international tourists due to its picturesque beaches and trendy parties. It is considered one of the main tourist destinations in southern Brazil and Mercosur.