Local government seeks to understand the best scenarios for future 5G developments.
Singapore’s Info-communications Media Development Authority announced it will launch a public consultation process later this year on mobile technology developments related to “5G” technologies and required spectrum, local press reported.
“IMDA will continue to promote greater technological innovation by encouraging trials in 5G technology to explore its potential benefits and applications,” IMDA Assistant Chief Executive Aileen Chia was quoted as saying. “Such trials, when conducted in a real-world environment, will assist the industry in better understanding how 5G will work in Singapore’s business environment and its optimum deployment scenarios.”
The executive said IMDA strongly encourages the industry’s participation in the 5G consultation process to help it better understand the industry’s needs and how to respond. “This will then better help shape our spectrum roadmap and the regulatory framework going forward,” she added.
Singapore’s largest telco Singtel recently upgraded its LTE network nationwide to support pre-5G technology 256 quadrature amplitude modulation. The technology allowed the telco to tout peak network speeds of 450 megabits per second.
SmarTone, Ericsson complete 5G demo in Hong Kong
Hong Kong mobile operator SmarTone and Ericsson said they carried out a demonstration of 5G technology and signed a partnership to develop a mobile technology innovation hub in Hong Kong.
“5G will herald a significant shift towards the hyperconnected and real-time world of [internet of things],” said SmarTone CTO Stephen Chau. “Our innovation hub will see SmarTone and Ericsson forge collaboration with other industry and technology leaders to usher in a new era of mobile possibilities for consumers and businesses.”
