Singtel has announced that it is tapping on 28 Ghz mmWave in addition to 3.5Ghz and 2100Mhz frequencies to boost its rollout of ultra-fast 5G speeds in Singapore.
mmWave offers massive bandwidth, higher capacity and lower latency, and is an ideal frequency to deliver mobile coverage in manufacturing and industrial plants, maritime ports and airports, as well as dense environments such as concert venues and live sporting events. For a start, Singtel has switched on mmWave in several locations across the island, including Orchard Road, the Padang area and Marina Bay Sands Expo.
Singtel’s 5G network harnesses mmWave through a combination of the latest cellular technologies including Massive MIMO (Multiple input multiple output), carrier aggregation and beam-forming solutions. Singtel claims that its customers with 5G plans can expect to enjoy mobile speeds of up to 3 Gbps speeds when mmWave-enabled handsets arrive in Singapore next year. To let everyone in Singapore have a taste of true 5G speeds, Singtel will be launching Singtel 5G Experience Zones progressively across the island.
These Experience Zones will feature exclusive content that consumers can stream for free over a WiFi connection powered by mmWave 5G. In another mmWave 5G first in Singapore, Singtel announced that it has achieved the country’s fastest 5G speeds of 3.2Gbps at its pop-up store, UNBOXED.
Mark Chong, Group Chief Technology Officer, Singtel
We are progressing our 5G deployment and boosting our capabilities to meet increasing demand for advanced mobile connectivity in the consumer and enterprise sectors. mmWave 5G’s super-fast speeds and low latency will bring about a striking change in the way we communicate and work.
