Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Ericsson have completed 5G Millimeter wave (mmWave) trials in the UK. In an announcement, carrier Vodafone said the two trials had been a success. Two trials were carried out, including one in Newbury, which used full spectrum bandwidth (800 MHz of mmWave spectrum).
"While mmWave is a niche technology for mobile network operators in the UK, the uplift to customer experience will be incredible," said Andrea Dona, chief network officer, Vodafone UK. "With installations on a small number of sites, millions of people could benefit multiple times per week. This trial demonstrates how we can significantly improve customer experience by strategically targeting today’s challenges."
“Our successful trials with Vodafone and Qualcomm demonstrate the potential of mmWave technology to revolutionize connectivity experiences," added Evangelia Tzifa, chief technology officer, networks & managed services, Ericsson UK and Ireland. "With the ability to deliver fiber-like speeds, and support for massively dense traffic environments, such as stadiums, mmWave opens the door to transformative connectivity experiences for mobile users, as well as new advanced use cases across various sectors.”
