U.S. Cellular and Ericsson achieve 9Gbps during 5G trials
December 16 2016 - 10:00AM
- U.S. Cellular and Ericsson showcase enhanced bandwidth and
ultra-fast speeds of 5G networks
- Trials achieved peak speeds of 9Gbps overall and 1.5Gbps at a
distance of one mile
- The two companies will continue to work together to develop 5G
technical plans and business requirements
U.S. Cellular (NYSE:USM) and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) have
successfully completed joint testing of 5G in Madison, Wisconsin,
achieving peak throughput of 9Gbps to bring this next-generation
network technology one step closer to deployment in North America.
Building on a track record of innovation in 5G technology, this
trial showcased Ericsson’s strength in 5G and serves as an
opportunity for further planning to bring 5G services to
market.
Ericsson installed 5G radios on a tower currently in commercial
service by U.S. Cellular. Using 15 GHz spectrum through an
experimental license from the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and run under varying environmental conditions to simulate
real world use, the tests evaluated a number of new radio access
(NX) carrier combinations to verify their benefits to network
throughput and performance. The trials achieved peak throughput of
1.5Gbps at a distance of one mile and 9Gbps at a distance of 787
ft.
Also tested were radio resource sharing, beamforming, beam
tracking, peak throughput and multi-user MIMO, among other measures
of radio performance.
Michael S. Irizarry, Executive Vice President and Chief
Technology Officer, U.S. Cellular, says: “This
latest trial with Ericsson demonstrates incredible 9Gbps speeds in
an environment that was close to a real world scenario, and we look
forward to collaborating with Ericsson on the development of
standards for a healthy 5G ecosystem. We are committed to giving
our customers the best experience with the latest technology that
can enhance their lives or businesses, and a fast, high-quality
network that works whenever and wherever they need it.”
Rima Qureshi, Head of Region North America, Ericsson, says:
“Today marks another important step in our collaboration with U.S.
Cellular to bring 5G technology to market in North America. With
high speeds and ultra-low latency, 5G promises to significantly
enhance end user experience and open new business potential for
enterprises and our society. We are pleased to work with U.S.
Cellular in their efforts to bring the most advanced networks to
the customers and businesses they serve, and these tests prove our
capabilities in making 5G a near-future reality.”
NOTES TO EDITORS
About U.S. Cellular U.S. Cellular is the
fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier 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 that enhance
consumers' lives, increase the competitiveness of 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 about U.S. Cellular, visit
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