Verizon, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Qualcomm Technologies,
Inc., continue to push the limits of 5G technology, using
innovation to continuously drive greater performance from this
transformational technology. Recently, the companies reached upload
speeds of 711 Mbps in a lab trial using aggregated bands of mmWave
spectrum.
“Our mmWave build is a critical differentiator,
even as we drive towards massive and rapid expansion of our 5G
service using our newly acquired mid-band spectrum, we are doubling
down on our commitment to mmWave spectrum usage,” said Adam Koeppe,
Senior Vice President of Technology Planning for Verizon. “You will
see us continue to expand our mmWave footprint to deliver game
changing experiences for the densest parts of our network and for
unique enterprise solutions. We had over 17k mmWave cell sites at
the end of last year and are on track to add 14k more in 2021, with
over 30k sites on air by the end of this year, and we’ll keep
building after that,” said Koeppe.
Previous multi-gigabit speeds have been recorded on
downloads before, but this is the fastest speed the companies have
been able to reach while uploading data to the network. Speeds
approaching those seen in this recent trial (for comparison, 700+
Mbps is the equivalent of a one GB movie uploaded in about 10
seconds) will pave the way for uploading videos, pictures and data
to the cloud, social media accounts, or sharing directly with
others in densely populated venues like downtown streets, concerts
and football stadiums. Whether using a traditional mobile link or
fixed wireless access, these speeds will also allow students
working from home or employees in distributed workforces the
ability to upload and synchronize massive files, complete
simultaneous editing of documents in the cloud, and collaborate
with colleagues effortlessly.
These breakthrough uplink speeds will also drive
new private network use cases for enterprises. Faster uplink speeds
can enable quality control solutions for manufacturers using
artificial intelligence to identify tiny product defects in
products visible only through ultra HD video feeds. Other
upload-intensive solutions such as multi-location, massive security
video capabilities and augmented reality centered customer
experiences will also get a boost with these increased speeds.
About the trial
The demonstration surpassed current peak upload
speeds by combining 400 MHz of Verizon’s 5G mmWave frequency and 20
MHz of 4G frequency using the latest 5G technologies, including
mmWave carrier aggregation and Single-User MIMO (SU-MIMO). Network
technology used in the demo included Samsung’s 28 GHz
5G Compact Macro and virtualized RAN (vRAN) and Core (vCore)
along with a smartphone form-factor test device powered by the
flagship Snapdragon® X65 5G Modem-RF System.
Snapdragon X65 is Qualcomm Technologies’ 4th
generation 5G mmWave Modem-RF System for phones, mobile broadband,
compute, XR, industrial IoT, 5G private networks and fixed wireless
access. Commercial mobile devices based on these Modem-RF solutions
are expected to launch by late 2021.
Samsung’s Compact Macro delivers 5G mmWave by
bringing together a baseband, radio and antenna in a single form
factor. This compact and lightweight solution can be easily
installed on the sides of buildings, as well as on utility poles,
for the swift build-out of 5G networks. The Compact Macro achieved
first Common Criteria (CC) certification against Network
Device collaborative Protection Profile (NDcPP), an internationally
recognized IT security standard.
“In collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and
Verizon, we are excited to begin to reach these ultra-fast uplink
speeds, which will enable differentiated 5G experiences and deliver
more immersive mobile services for all users”, said Junehee Lee,
Executive Vice President and Head of R&D, Networks Business at
Samsung Electronics. “Samsung looks forward to harnessing the full
potential of 5G through new breakthroughs that will bring truly
transformative benefits to people around the world and across the
enterprise landscape.”
“Enhancing uplink speeds opens the door to new
possibilities with 5G mmWave, in transit hubs, downtown areas,
shopping malls and crowded venues, while also powering robust 5G
fixed wireless access services in homes and small businesses,” said
Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, 5G,
Mobile Broadband and Infrastructure, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
“Our collaboration with Samsung and Verizon exemplifies how we are
collectively driving 5G mmWave commercialization and enabling new
and exciting user experiences – everyday.”
About VerizonVerizon
Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000
and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology,
communications, information and entertainment products and
services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around
the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020.
The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on
its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’
demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and
control.
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connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was
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