San Diego, CA - December 4th 2018 - Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, and Verizon today announced a successful 5G New Radio (NR) data connection using 400MHz of bandwidth in the 28GHz spectrum, resulting in maximum throughput of more than 1.7 Gbps.
The data connection demonstrated the delivery of multi-gigabit 5G speeds to a smartphone form-factor mobile test device, with a focus on how users can experience a virtually seamless, uninterrupted data transmission using 3GPP 5G NR specification and dual connectivity (known as EN-DC ). The test used Samsung's commercial 4G LTE and 5G NR equipment to deliver the 5G NR data transmission using Verizon's 28 GHz spectrum. This spotlights a rapid, stable and effective path to commercial 5G service using a Non-Standalone mode of operation with dual-connectivity that takes advantage of both LTE and 5G technology.
The data throughput of more than 1.7 Gbps was delivered to a Qualcomm Technologies' smartphone form factor test device with Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X50 5G modem and antenna modules with integrated RF transceiver, RF front-end and antenna elements. This mobile platform represents a smartphone form factor device that consumers will use on a high-capacity, multi-gigabit 5G network using mmWave spectrum. Testing occurred in Qualcomm Technologies' San Diego, CA.-based labs.
This 5G NR demonstration follows a recent announcement from Verizon of the company's successful first data transmission on a 5G-upgradeable smartphone using a commercial 5G network in Providence, RI. That transmission used Samsung's 5G NR solutions and a Snapdragon X50 5G modem, along with the groundbreaking Qualcomm® QTM052 mmWave antenna modules.
"Successful interoperation of multiple network technologies takes us another step closer to the commercialization of 5G mobility services," said Mark Louison, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Networks Division, Samsung Electronics America. "We are proud to join with Verizon and Qualcomm Technologies to spotlight the next steps driving network evolution. The use of substantial mmWave spectrum and EN-DC demonstrates how a seamless LTE/5G approach succeeds in delivering high-speed, high-capacity mobility on next generation networks."
"Building the 5G ecosystem requires collaboration - in the field where the deployments take place and also in the lab where the ideas come to life," said Ed Chan, senior vice president and chief technology architect for Verizon. "Samsung and Qualcomm Technologies have been strong partners with Verizon as we work together to advance this revolutionary technology."