Optus has achieved another Australian 5G record, smashing 5G upload speeds as part of its mmWave testing on its live commercial network, together with technology partner Nokia.
Clocking 300Mbps, the record-breaking upload speed was achieved on Optus’ 5G mmWave site in Strathpine, Brisbane by combining the carrier’s 4G 2100 MHz spectrum with mmWave spectrum operating on a single user MIMO (Multi input Multi output) mode using a commercial grade Casa Systems CPE.
The record utilized Nokia’s comprehensive AirScale product portfolio powered by its ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) chipsets for the highest capacity and network performance.
Optus currently has more than 1300 5G sites across Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra as well as key areas outside of these cities. Optus currently has six mmWave sites with more rolling out over the coming months.
Lambo Kanagaratnam, Managing Director Networks, Optus
Uplink speeds this fast will be a gamechanger for both businesses and consumers who are consistently uploading large amounts of data, like a photography studio uploading high resolution digital images or a digital content creator who needs to upload video files to their social platforms.
Dr Robert Joyce, CTO at Nokia Oceania
Nokia is once again proud to be breaking yet another 5G record with Optus. This achievement underscores the power of Nokia’s award-winning and industry-leading 5G portfolio which helps operators like Optus achieve these outstanding results.
