Using high-band 70 GHz spectrum, Huawei and Vodafone achieved a data rate of more than 20 Gbps in a recent test of 5G mobile network technology.
According to Mobile World Live, the test took place in the United Kingdom and, in addition to the 20 Gbps throughput, also supported data streams of 10 Gbps to multiple users.
Commentary from Vodafone Group 5G Research Manager David Lister suggests a use case for the individual link would be backhaul between two locations or high-capacity coverage for a high number of connections in a small footprint, the website reported.
In February Huawei and Vodafone articulated a 5G R&D agreement covering the following areas:
- evaluation of which 5G technologies will be introduced as industry standards;
- testing of hardware and software in Vodafone Group’s UK Innovation Labs;
- conducting trials on Vodafone’s radio and core networks in selected global markets;
- testing and evaluating a wide range of 5G technologies and services;
- prioritization of the benefits of 5G that can be brought to market by 2020.
At the time, Huawei Rotating CEO Eric Xu outlined the “Two main development directions–continuing to enhance the mobile internet user experience, as well as supporting and developing the internet of things for vertical industries. Although 5G will create enormous opportunities, we face many technical and business challenges. I believe that continuous technology innovation and open collaboration are the key to overcome the challenges successfully. Huawei will continue to make strategic investments in 5G technology research and industrialisation. At the same time, I look forward and believe that collaboration between Huawei, Vodafone and other industry partners will make important contributions to the industrial development of 5G.”
