Rohde & Schwarz invites attendees to Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona to stop by and connect with their experts to explore next generation wireless solutions. The company’s portfolio will be on display at Fira Gran Via, hall 5, booth 5A80 from March 3 to 6, 2025, covering five areas that correspond to the event’s main themes: 5G Inside, AI+, Game Changers, Connect X and Enterprise Re-invented.
5G Inside: Enabling next-gen networks, empowering future communications
At MWC 2025, Rohde & Schwarz will take attendees on a journey, spanning the current and future landscape of mobile connectivity, where 5G innovations are paving the way for today, and 6G is laying the groundwork for a hyper-connected world of tomorrow.
- Special focus at the show booth will be on the transition from 5G to 5G-Advanced testing. To help manufacturers of chipsets, mobile devices and infrastructure equipment deliver robust and future-proof products, Rohde & Schwarz will present several setups featuring its CMX500 5G one-box signaling tester (OBT) and other state-of-the-art test equipment. The showcased instruments cover the latest technology enhancements and support all signaling and non-signaling R&D and conformance testing, as well as multi-standard production approaches. For instance, MWC visitors can experience how to perform FR3 device tests with the CMX500. For small cell and base station testing, the company will launch its upgraded PVT360A performance vector tester equipped with a new high-power option for up to 20 dBm RMS output power. Furthermore, a high-performance signal generation and analysis setup for FR3 research including new software for non-standardized 5G signal configurations will be on display, featuring the latest R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and R&S FSVA3000 signal and spectrum analyzer.
- Rohde & Schwarz also supports network operators in their efforts to optimize the performance of their 5G networks and improve both Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE). The company’s mobile network testing solutions for comprehensive network benchmarking and analytics ensure stable, high-quality connectivity in constantly evolving environments. A product highlight is the new R&S LCM probe in combination with the R&S QualiProbe. This solution provides instant insight into network performance, making it easy to proactively identify and quickly resolve potential problems.
- As a comprehensive system provider for 5G monitoring and testing solutions, Rohde & Schwarz caters specifically to the needs of regulatory authorities to ensure interference-free operations and adherence to standards. At MWC 2025, the company will present for the first time its enhanced spectrum monitoring portfolio covering the entire 5G frequency range that meets all regulatory requirements, whether balanced or high-performance capabilities. New additions to the portfolio include the R&S CS-MC53 microwave converter, which extends the frequency range of both the R&S TMS transportable monitoring systems and the R&S ESMW ultra-wideband monitoring receiver to 53 GHz.
- Moreover, the future of broadcast technology will be showcased with 5G Broadcast, which offers a seamless way of rich data distribution to mobile devices. This includes innovative applications such as venue casting, emergency alerts, and advanced solutions for terrestrial positioning, navigation, and timing. This innovation is set to transform connectivity and redefine user experiences.
- Paving the way for the next generation of mobile communications, the exhibits at the Rohde & Schwarz booth will also offer a deep dive into the future of 6G technology. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore how 6G is set to redefine performance, intelligence and efficiency of networks, being not merely an extension of 5G, but a transformative leap into an era of hyper-connectivity. Setups will focus on Terahertz (THz) communications breakthroughs and the company’s innovative test solutions to investigate signals for (sub-)THz communications, which will enable ultra-high data rates and unparalleled bandwidth beyond the limits of current standards.
- Furthermore, the company will underscore the importance of incorporating integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) into the 6G landscape. ISAC is an important technology candidate that will unlock new use cases combining radar sensor data with associated communication data. Reliable and repeatable testing in the laboratory aims at accelerating the research and development of ISAC, vital for industrial deployment.
AI+: Enabling AI breakthroughs, empowering smarter solutions
Throughout the demos at MWC 2025, Rohde & Schwarz will spotlight the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in testing methodologies and signal processing. This comes, as the mobile industry moves toward 5G-Advanced and AI-native 6G networks, where intelligent and adaptive wireless systems are set to become the new ordinary.
- A key exhibit is a new AI-powered scripting assistant revolutionizing mobile phone testing on the CMX500 OBT. By leveraging generative AI and natural language processing in its core testing capabilities, Rohde & Schwarz automates test script creation and functional testing, streamlining workflows and reducing time-to-market.
- Rohde & Schwarz will highlight also further advancements of its AI neural receiver testbed, emphasizing the importance of test and measurement solutions for AI-driven innovation in wireless communication. The demo of a hardware-in-the-loop testbed for a neural receiver architecture that uses the custom dynamic fading option in the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator expands the idea of using AI-native air interface concepts for 6G. The aim is to deploy cell site-specific neural receiver models to boost performance based on local conditions. AI and Machine Learning (ML) are predicted to be crucial for 6G. They will be used not only for signal processing tasks, but also to drive network operation and management, automation, predictive analytics, and network optimization.
Game changers: Enabling secure immersion, empowering new experiences
As game changing technologies, Rohde & Schwarz will present several solutions at MWC 2025 around immersive experiences and cybersecurity, designed to redefine ways people interact, communicate, and secure data across advanced networks and devices.
- Augmented reality (AR) will revolutionize the way information is displayed. Rohde & Schwarz shows, how this technology can be leveraged for test applications to elevate user engagement and productivity. In a demonstration at the show booth, the antenna patterns of an UWB antenna being characterized inside an anechoic test chamber will be visualized with the help of XR glasses, while the DUT’s positioner will be controlled via hand gestures.
- From its Cybersecurity branch, Rohde & Schwarz will exhibit its solutions for safeguarding critical applications in complex digital environments. The R&S Trusted Browser aims to provide native security for every device in every network. By implementing granular data policies, the browser allows data movement across enterprise applications while preventing potential data leaks. Furthermore, the R&S ComSec solution for secure mobile communication enables a convenient and secure working environment for sensitive data on smartphones and tablets, allowing two environments to function on a single device.
Connect X: Enabling universal connectivity, empowering reliable networks
In a fully interconnected ecosystem, terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, next-generation wireless standards, and robust security solutions deliver seamless and reliable communications experiences. Rohde & Schwarz will present a suite of innovative solutions at MWC 2025 to support this ecosystem.
- The highlights include demonstrations that enable seamless universal connectivity across terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTN), providing end-to-end and conformance testing for IoT-NTN and NR-NTN: Rohde & Schwarz has extended the CMX500 OBT to perform as all-in-one solution for advanced satellite communication with multiband and multi-orbit support for NR-NTN end-to-end test. Visitors can experience the tester’s robust capabilities simulating satellite constellations, complemented by a new Constellation Insight tool, which simplifies the configuration and deployment of these networks. In another setup, first NR-NTN FR1 RF conformance tests will be showcased on the R&S TS8980S-4A supported by the CMX500. Further focus will be on validating NTN test scenarios from network operators in combination with an advanced report manager.
- Vehicle manufacturers are integrating more and more advanced capabilities enabled by one or more wireless standards into their cars. Hence, Rohde & Schwarz will also address the latest automotive connectivity applications at MWC 2025. Meeting critical RF performance and modern protocol stack requirements is key to ensuring reliable connectivity for applications such as NG eCall. By 2026, thiscapability will be mandatory for vehicles sold in the European market. The Chinese authorities, on the other hand, are introducing a new automotive GNSS test standard called GB/T 45086.1‑2024 expected to become mandatory by 2027 within the context of Chinese eCall. Both can be tested using the CMX500 communication tester plus R&S SMBV100B vector signal generator for GNSS simulation.
- The integration of untrusted non-3GPP networks such as public hotspots and home or corporate WLAN with the 5G core network is a crucial aspect of the 5G evolution. Therefore, the CMX500 OBT is equipped with comprehensive Wi-Fi 7 capabilities. The tester’s flexibility, support for multiple radio technologies, and embedded IP test capabilities make it a versatile solution for a broad range of Wi-Fi 7-specific tests, including innovative features like multi-link operation (MLO), simultaneous transmit and receive (STR), as well as 320 MHz channel bandwidth.
- To address network visibility, Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate a solution for real-time IP network traffic visibility even for encrypted, obfuscated, and anonymized traffic flows with next-gen deep packet inspection (DPI) technology from ipoque. R&S PACE 2 ensures advanced network intelligence to facilitate prompt decision-making, to enable superior network and subscriber quality and to safeguard networks from cyberthreats.
- Open RAN (O-RAN) is making radio access networks (RAN) more open, disaggregated and flexible. At MWC, visitors can experience an automated test solution developed together with VIAVI Solutions that helps to improve network efficiency and achieve network energy savings (NES). Radio units of an O-RAN network (O-RUs) contribute greatly to the total power consumption. VIAVI’s TM500 O-RU Tester offers energy efficiency focused O-DU emulation test scripts. The O-RU activity versus power consumption is monitored using the R&S RTO oscilloscope. The R&S NGP power supply units power the O-RU and monitor voltage and current statistics over time. The central O-RU Test Manager application from VIAVI controls the full set-up.
Entrerprise re-invented: Enabling custom networks, empowering enterprise growth
Dedicated, secure, and high-performance private networks transform the way businesses and organizations operate. Attendees can learn from Rohde & Schwarz experts at MWC 2025 how to create, manage, and optimize private networks tailored to their specific enterprise needs.
- Efficient and error-free operation is essential for private 5G networks to derive the expected business benefits. Rohde & Schwarz offers mobile network testing solutions for all phases: spectrum clearance during rollout preparation, acceptance, regular verification or monitoring for predictive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Rohde & Schwarz also emphasizes the importance of business-critical performance. With the company’s advanced testing methodologies consistent quality and reliability of private networks can be ensured.
- Rohde & Schwarz subsidiary LANCOM Systems exhibits his latest offerings in secure, reliable and future-proof networking and security solutions for the public and private sectors. The demos include scalable SD-WAN solutions for medium-sized businesses and robust firewall solution for industrial applications. IT-Security Made in Germany.
- TETRA or P25 legacy narrowband technologies no longer meet the connectivity needs of today’s first responders. Transitioning to broadband-based mission-critical networks (MCX) is the answer. Proper device and mobile network testing methodologies eases the migration to 3GPP-compliant broadband mission-critical services. At MWC 2025, Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate its integrated solutions that enable reliable operation of mission-critical devices, networks and services.
Rohde & Schwarz will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of test and measurement and industry solutions for the mobile ecosystem at Mobile World Congress 2025 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona in hall 5, booth 5A80. For further information, visit:
