Nokia has set a new record for mmWave 5G speed over an extended distance.
The vendor sustained average downlink speeds exceeding 2 Gbps using millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum and 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) over a distance of 10.86 kilometres. The achievement – which took place at the OuluZone test facility in Oulu, Finland – marks the fastest recorded download speed to date.
To accomplish this feat, Nokia utilised its 5G extended range mmWave solution along with its AirScale baseband and AirScale 24GHz (n258 band) mmWave radio. The test also involved deploying the Nokia FastMile 5G PoC Customer Premises Equipment.
By employing eight component carriers (8CC) in the downlink and aggregating 800MHz of mmWave spectrum, Nokia achieved a remarkable top downlink speed of 2.1 Gbps and uplink speed of 57.2 Mbps.
This achievement builds upon a previous world record set by Nokia in 2021 and underscores the immense potential of 5G mmWave technology. It showcases the far-reaching connectivity speeds that can be achieved and lays the foundation for delivering high-quality internet connectivity solutions via FWA to areas where wired connections are impractical or inaccessible.
Nokia’s mmWave radio portfolio comprises compact, high- and medium-power solutions that offer a wide range of deployment options. These solutions provide the necessary flexibility to ensure service continuity across various environments.
The company’s FastMile 5G PoC device, which was employed in these tests, is currently undergoing trials with major operators worldwide. This device boasts a high-gain 360° antenna (27dBi) that dynamically adapts to changing conditions—effectively overcoming mmWave deployment challenges.
Ari Kynäslahti, Head of Strategy and Technology at Nokia Mobile Networks, said:
“We just set a new speed record for extended range 5G mmWave. This demonstrates that mmWave solutions will be an essential building block for operators to efficiently deliver widespread, multi-gigabit 5G broadband coverage to their customers in urban, suburban, and rural areas, complementing sub-6 GHz spectrum assets.
This is a substantial achievement that reflects how we are constantly innovating and evolving our 5G services and solutions.”
Nokia’s achievement in pushing the boundaries of 5G technology brings us closer to a future of faster, more reliable, and ubiquitous connectivity. As 5G continues to evolve and expand globally, breakthroughs like these will undoubtedly contribute to unlocking the full potential of this transformative technology.
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See also: Nokia enhances its AirScale baseband portfolio
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