Nokia and AT&T first to successfully conduct 5G streaming tests with DIRECTV NOW over 39 GHz #MWC17
February 22 2017 - 9:01AM
Press Release
- Nokia provides a 5G radio network for trial; only solution
today to support the 39 GHz band
22 February 2017
DALLAS - Nokia and AT&T are collaborating to
further advance 5G technology in the 39 GHz band by recently
completing fixed wireless 5G tests with AT&T's Internet TV
streaming service, DIRECTV NOW. Nokia achieved this world's first
by delivering a 39 GHz system based on its commercially available
AirScale radio access platform. The test demonstrates how new
services can be successfully delivered with new technologies
operating at high frequencies.
Both the 39 GHz band and the 28 GHz band are particularly
attractive due to the large bandwidth available; however, there is
significantly more bandwidth available in the 39 GHz, which makes
it a strong candidate to support 5G deployments. Nokia began
testing mmWave technology with AT&T in 2016. For its recent
tests of DIRECTV NOW over 39 GHz, Nokia delivered a 5G radio access
system, conducting the trial at the AT&T Labs facility in
Middletown, New Jersey.
The results from this world's first such trial will help advance
the viability of 39 GHz, which AT&T expects to play a key role
in 5G development and deployment. The testing of DIRECTV NOW also
demonstrates 5G's promise of providing new experiences to end users
with its ultra-low network latency and higher throughput - all
important requirements for both media services and the industrial
Internet.
Tom Keathley, senior vice president, Wireless Network
Architecture and Design, AT&T, said: "With this trial,
we're doing something that no other operator has done - regionally
or globally. We expect 39 GHz to be an important 5G band in the
United States, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration
with Nokia to further advance 5G technology in this band. The
work coming out of AT&T Labs will provide valuable
contributions to future 5G standards, and allow us to pave the way
for delivering significantly faster speeds and a better overall
network experience for our customers across the U.S."
Ricky Corker, head of North America, Nokia,
said: "AT&T has laid out its path to 5G, and we're
excited to help them execute on it. We continue leveraging our
innovations to make 5G a commercial reality. And, delivering a 39
GHz system for AT&T is a great example of our commitment to
provide the most relevant services and solutions, and the best
collaborative experience to our customers."
Resources
- Web Page: 5G - Creating a new era of communication
- Infographic: 5 Keys to 5G
- White Paper: 5G Radio Access White Paper
- White Paper: 5G Network Slicing
- Web Page: Nokia AirScale Radio Access
- Web Page: Nokia AirFrame Data Center Solution
- Blog: Nokia at CES 2017 shows how 5G will unlock new ways to
communicate
Connect with Nokia
- Subscribe to receive information on specific areas of
interest
- Website
- Blog
- Twitter
- LinkedIn
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Periscope
- YouTube
- Glassdoor
About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader innovating the technologies at the
heart of our connected world. Powered by the research and
innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we serve communications service
providers, governments, large enterprises and consumers, with the
industry's most complete, end-to-end portfolio of products,
services and licensing.
From the enabling infrastructure for 5G and the Internet of
Things, to emerging applications in virtual reality and digital
health, we are shaping the future of technology to transform the
human experience. www.nokia.com
Media Enquiries:Carol DeMatteoExternal Communications,
North AmericaPhone: +1 214 728 6197Email:
carol.dematteo@nokia.com
CommunicationsPhone: +358 10 448
4900Email: press.services@nokia.com
Nokia (NYSE:NOK)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2024 to Apr 2024
Nokia (NYSE:NOK)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2023 to Apr 2024