Optus said that it has successfully established an end to end 5G data call over its 2300MHz spectrum, making it the first telecommunications operator in the world to achieve this.
Optus completed the test call in Sydney, working together with technology partner Ericsson. Optus’ unique ownership of both 2300MHz and 3500MHz spectrum means that it will be able to build a true dualband 5G network which will ultimately provide customers with even more capacity and more coverage on 5G than a single band 3500MHz 5G today.
Optus said it is actively pushing forward with our robust 5G deployment plan utilising the 3500MHz spectrum band and have more than 300 5G sites now live. At this stage Optus is working towards deploying its 2300MHz spectrum some time during 2020 which together with its existing 3500MHz spectrum.
Optus currently has more than 300 5G sites live across Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and other key locations in NSW, Victoria and Queensland.
Dennis Wong, MD, Optus
There is strong industry interest in the use of the 2300MHz band for 5G and as the only telecommunications operator in Australia to currently have access to this band in metro capital cities, it’s great to be leading the way with testing and trialing this for future 5G deployment.
