Verizon has turned on its 5G Ultra Wideband network in select areas of Minneapolis and Chicago last week. Verizon customers can access a commercial 5G network with the 5G-enabled smartphone, the moto z3 combined with 5G moto mod.
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5G Tests, Trials Gain Momentum Across Globe
5G has gathered momentum globally as per latest GSA report. 201 operators, in 83 countries are currently investing in 5G mobile and 5G FWA networks, ~30% increase since mid-2018. Level of commitments include tests, trials, planned and pilot deployments, and launches.
Ericsson and Qualcomm Complete Interoperability Testing of 5G NR Data Call on 2.6 GHz Band
Ericsson and Qualcomm have completed a non-standalone (NSA) 5G New Radio (NR) data call on 2.6 GHz, adding a new frequency band to those successfully tested for commercial deployment. The bi-directional downlink and uplink data call was made at the Ericsson Lab in Kista, Sweden last December 20.
Ericsson, SK Telecom and Qualcomm Make 5G NR Data Call over SKT’s 5G Commercial Network
Ericsson, SK Telecom (SKT) and Qualcomm have successfully established a 5G NR data call on mid-band over SKT’s live, 5G commercial network in Busan, South Korea. SK Telecom plans to launch 5G commercial services with 5G smartphones, built on the collaborative work with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, in the first half of 2019.
Nokia and StarHub Demonstrate 3GPP Compliant 5G New Radio Pilot in Singapore
Nokia and Singapore’s StarHub have completed the outdoor pilot of 5G New Radio on 3.5GHz frequency band in Singapore. The companies demonstrated industrial and consumer applications to staff, industry partners and enterprise customers over ‘live’ Nokia 5G cells and core network technology at StarHub’s headquarters in Singapore.
AT&T Completes Millimeter Wave Mobile 5G Browsing Session with a Commercial Mobile 5G Device
AT&T has successfully completed a millimeter wave mobile 5G browsing session with a 3GPP 5G NR standards-based device the NETGEAR Nighthawk® 5G Mobile Hotspot on a mobile 5G network earlier this week. In September, AT&T had completed first wireless 5G data transfer over millimeter wave connecting to standards-based mobile test equipment in Waco, Texas.
Verizon Turns on Commercial 5G TF Network in Select Markets
Verizon has announced the launch of the commercial 5G network in portions of Sacramento, Houston, Indianapolis, and Los Angeles. Installations of 5G Home began this week for “First on 5G” customers in those cities.
T-Mobile and Ericsson Sign $3.5 Billion 5G Deal
T-Mobile and Ericsson have signed a multi-year, $3.5 billion contract to support T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network deployment. Under the deal, Ericsson will provide T-Mobile with the latest 5G New Radio (NR) hardware and software compliant with 3GPP standards.
Vodacom Launches Commercial 5G service in Lesotho
Vodacom has announced the launch of standards-based, commercial 5G service in Lesotho using 3.5GHz spectrum to initially deliver Fixed-Wireless Access broadband services to two enterprise customers in Lesotho.
Nokia, T-Mobile Sign $3.5 Billion 5G Network Agreement
Nokia and T-Mobile have inked a $3.5 billion agreement to accelerate the deployment of a nationwide 5G network. Nokia will provide T-Mobile with its complete end-to-end 5G technology, software, and services portfolio.