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Optus Demos 5G TDD-TDD Carrier Aggregation on 5G NSA with Ericsson

Optus Demos 5G TDD-TDD Carrier Aggregation on 5G NSA with Ericsson Image Credit: Mad Dog/Bigstockphoto.com

Strengthening its 5G leadership, Optus has made the 2300 + 3500MHz 5G Non-Standalone Carrier Aggregation call as it continues to test and trial the cutting-edge capabilities that this next generation technology can deliver.

 

The call - made in Sydney, in collaboration with technology partner Ericsson and using Samsung’s Galaxy S20 5G handset range - demonstrated the benefits of utilising both spectrum frequencies simultaneously, that is: a significant increase in the average and peak 5G speeds that customers, with an eligible handset, will benefit from as the capability becomes available across Optus’ Sydney and Melbourne 5G Dual Band network later this year

Optus’ carrier aggregation world first is yet another significant 5G technology milestone following the launch of the world’s first, capacity enhancing 2300+3500MHz Dual Band Network earlier this year.

Optus 5G has been rolled out to over 900 sites and is available to more than 426,000 households. Optus is the only provider of 5G Home Internet and 5G mobile service in Australia.

Availability of 5G carrier aggregation will be deployed later this year to local compatible variants of the Galaxy S20 5G and the newly launched Galaxy Note20 5G, said Optus.

Lambo Kanagaratnam, Optus Managing Director Networks
When using carrier aggregation, customers will see an improved experience when using data hungry applications and services, such as high-resolution video streaming, AR/VR and downloading large files.

Martin Wiktorin, Head of Ericsson Singapore, Brunei and Philippines and Global Customer Unit Singtel
5G TDD-TDD carrier aggregation on 5G NSA allows Optus to combine its mid-band spectrum to deliver its customers higher 5G peak speeds and is an important step towards building Optus’ 5G network. 

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