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Cable & Wireless Hits 800 Mbps in 'pre-5G' Trial in the Caribbean

Cable & Wireless Hits 800 Mbps in 'pre-5G' Trial in the Caribbean Image Credit: Ericsson

At a recent industry event, John Reid, CEO of C&W Communications (C&W), announced that C&W has completed a pre-5G trial in Antigua.

Once installed, Antigua will be the first country in the region with the most advanced pre-5G network, delivering download peak speeds of up to 800 Mbps. In the trial's next phase, the Company expects to test a 5G prototype reaching 2 to 5 Gbps peak speeds, which will have a profound positive impact on the island.

C&W's pre-5G technology trial, a combined effort with parent company Liberty Global, is based on LTE Advanced Pro (LTE-A Pro), the latest LTE evolution, that delivers lower latency, more capacity and improved reliability for customers.

This translates into a faster mobile internet experience where customers can better participate in advanced technology such as richer video experience and new apps.

In early October, the Company will further test a 5G prototype network designed to deliver wireless data connections above 2 Gbps. If the trials are successful, and the business case favorable, the Company plans to invest another $5 million in Antigua alone to significantly upgrade the wireless infrastructure there. C&W has invested $1.5 billion in the region over the last three years.

C&W's pre-5G trial and 5G prototype trials are part of a partnership with Ericsson, who will provide the equipment and software in Antigua and across the Caribbean.

John Reid, CEO, C&W Communication
These are exciting times for C&W Communications, as we continue to invest and develop more pioneering innovations to meet the needs of our customers and enable growth in the region through transformative technology. This pre-5G trial in the Caribbean, is a significant step towards the evolution of C&W's mobile networks across the region to 5G, and providing Gigabit speeds to our customers in Antigua.

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