Nokia and U.S. Cellular test 5G technologies for fixed wireless
October 12 2016 - 7:05AM
- Companies used 28GHz spectrum and Nokia's
commercially-available, 5G-ready AirScale radio platform
- Initial testing focused on fixed wireless access to showcase
ultra-high speed, next-generation networks that meet the
data-driven demands of U.S. Cellular's customers
- Test underscores strength of Nokia's innovation in 5G
technology and commitment to playing a leading role in the
realization of 5G in North America
Nokia and U.S. Cellular have collaborated to test 5G in
North America and demonstrate 5G fixed wireless in both indoor and
outdoor environments. As a result, the companies proved how a
next-generation network can provide faster speeds and lower latency
for U.S. Cellular's customers.
The 5G testing used 28GHz spectrum through an experimental
license from the FCC and Nokia's commercially-available, 5G-ready
AirScale radio platform to stream six simultaneous 4K ultra
high-definition videos. For the outdoor testing, which was
conducted at U.S. Cellular's technology center in Schaumburg, Ill.,
the team set up a point-to-point, clear line of sight scenario
between a base station and user equipment. To test the impact of a
real world environment, impairments such as dry wall, windows and
metal panels were introduced, and testing was repeated by moving
the base station and user equipment behind trees and foliage. The
indoor testing was done in U.S. Cellular's lab. In both
environments, the tests delivered speeds of 5Gbps and ultra-low
latency under 2 milliseconds (ms) over the 5G wireless link.
Nokia and U.S. Cellular plan further network testing and
collaboration towards the development of 5G standards.
Michael S. Irizarry, executive vice president and chief
technology officer for U.S. Cellular, said: "We're excited
with this successful 5G testing with Nokia conducted at 28GHz and
have seen very promising results, including 5Gbps speed, ultra-low
latency under 2 ms and multiple 4k video streams. We strive to
provide our customers in the mid-sized and rural markets we serve
with the latest technology that can enhance their lives or
businesses. And we will continue to deliver a fast, high-quality
network that works whenever and wherever our customers need
it."
Ricky Corker, executive vice president and
head of North America for Nokia, said:
"Nokia continues to accelerate its efforts to develop and test 5G
in North America, and we're pleased to expand our relationship with
U.S. Cellular with this newest 5G collaboration. Our tests show how
5G technology not only will enhance U.S. Cellular's ongoing efforts
to stay ahead of the needs of their data-hungry customers and
businesses, but also create opportunities for new services
requiring high bandwidth and low latency."
Resources
- Web Page: Nokia 5G - creating a new era of communications
- Web Page: AirScale BTS
- Web Page: AirScale Cloud RAN
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in the United States, providing national network coverage and
industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer
experience. The Chicago-based carrier offers coverage where the
other carriers don't and a wide range of communication services
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local businesses and improve the efficiency of government
operations. U.S. Cellular has the Highest Wireless Network Quality
Performance in the North Central Region, according to the J.D.
Power 2016 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study, and 99
percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds. To learn more
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