T-Mobile Shatters World Record for 5G Uplink Speed
06 November 2024 - 12:41AM
Business Wire
Together with Ericsson and Qualcomm, the
Un-carrier leveraged 5G Dual Connectivity to combine mid-band
spectrum with mmWave, reaching peak uplink speeds over 2.2 Gbps
The Un-carrier just went plaid! T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today
announced it broke another world record with its 5G standalone (SA)
network, leveraging an emerging feature called New Radio Dual
Connectivity (5G DC). With 5G DC, the Un-carrier was able to
massively increase uplink throughput and capacity, reaching peak
speeds of 2.2 Gbps — that’s the fastest recorded anywhere in the
world — and demonstrates the technology’s potential to create
serious efficiencies in how data is transmitted from devices to the
network.
5G DC enables the Un-carrier to aggregate 2.5 GHz and mmWave
spectrum, allowing for an insane boost to uplink throughput and
capacity. In this test, T-Mobile was able to allocate 60% of the
mmWave radio resources for uplink where previous use cases
typically allowed up to 20%. Completed on T-Mobile’s 5G SA
production network in SoFi Stadium in Southern California with
equipment and 5G DC solution from Ericsson and a mobile test
smartphone powered by a flagship Snapdragon® X80 5G Modem-RF System
from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., this test changes the game for
providers looking to offer customers and businesses the best
experience possible at crowded events.
“With 5G DC, T-Mobile is pushing the boundaries of what’s
possible to create better experiences in the places that matter
most to our customers,” said Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology
at T-Mobile. “This accomplishment is a testament to the network
we’ve built over the last five years and our ability to deliver
unparalleled capabilities that extend beyond the devices in our
pockets.”
For those in the know, download speeds typically reign as the
top network performance metric, but with recent strides in uplink
capabilities and increasingly demanding tasks, upload speed is
becoming more important than ever, especially for live events,
mobile gaming and extended reality applications.
Because of this, SoFi Stadium served as the perfect test site
for 5G DC. Every year, millions of people flock to the stadium for
the latest football game or to catch their favorite artists in
concert. Naturally, all these people want to post, livestream and
share their experiences in real-time, which can sometimes be a
challenge at crowded events with limited capacity. Not to mention
broadcast crews who need to upload high-definition content to
production teams in real-time for those watching at home. With 5G
DC and T-Mobile, all of this gets done faster than ever,
alleviating posting FOMO and production crew headaches. Problem
solved!
Mårten Lerner, Head of Product Area Networks at Ericsson, also
said: "High uplink speeds are essential for delivering immersive
experiences and reliable 5G connectivity. This mirrors one of our
key objectives with the recent launch of Ericsson 5G Advanced,
which is to elevate user experience by enhancing network
performance for more interactive applications. This 5G uplink speed
milestone, achieved with T-Mobile and Qualcomm, underscores our
commitment to taking user experience to unprecedented levels."
“We are incredibly proud to achieve yet another world record
with T-Mobile. This groundbreaking achievement shows what could be
possible with 5G DC and how it can bring new, unparalleled
experiences to consumers, especially at large events like football
games and concerts,” said Sunil Patil, Vice President, Product
Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We will continue our close
collaboration with global innovators like T-Mobile and Ericsson to
push the boundaries and unlock the full potential of 5G.”
T-Mobile is the leader in 5G, delivering America’s largest,
fastest and most awarded 5G network. The Un-carrier’s 5G network
covers more than 330 million people across two million square
miles. More than 300 million people nationwide are covered by
T-Mobile’s super-fast Ultra Capacity 5G with over 2x more square
miles of coverage than similar mid-band 5G offerings from the
Un-carrier’s closest competitors.
For more information on T-Mobile’s network, visit
T-Mobile.com/coverage.
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See 5G device, coverage, & access details at T-Mobile.com.
Speeds differ by location; typical download speeds on T-Mobile’s
nationwide 5G network are 89–418 Mbps with peaks over 1Gbps.
Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Snapdragon is
a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged
Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative
nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for
all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of
value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best
possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption
that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its
subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by
T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. For more information please visit:
https://www.t-mobile.com
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