- T-Mobile achieves a groundbreaking 550 Mbps uplink speed using 5G Advanced R17 technology.
- The record was set using sub-6 GHz spectrum and is the first of its kind worldwide.
- This advancement aims to enhance real-time, cloud-connected interactions for users.
T-Mobile (TMUS, Financial) has made history by achieving an uplink speed of 550 Mbps in sub-6 GHz spectrum, the first in the world to do so utilizing 5G Advanced Release 17 UL Tx Switching technology. This landmark demonstration was conducted in collaboration with Nokia and MediaTek and took place at a live commercial site in Seattle.
The company emphasizes the growing importance of uplink speeds in an increasingly interactive and real-time digital environment. Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology at T-Mobile, highlighted the significance of this achievement for activities such as uploading 4K video, real-time gaming, and powering VR headsets, underscoring T-Mobile’s commitment to building future-ready networks.
The successful demonstration utilized a MediaTek smartphone flagship test device equipped with an M90 modem and combined 100 MHz of TDD spectrum (n41) with 35 MHz of FDD spectrum (n25). This achievement is a significant milestone in enhancing user throughput and optimizing the use of UL Carrier Aggregation and UL MIMO technologies.
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, praised the achievement, noting it meets the rising demand for AI, XR, and video uploads. He remarked that enhancing uplink speeds poses a greater challenge than boosting downlink speeds, making this feat particularly impressive.
As a leader in 5G innovation, T-Mobile has consistently pushed the boundaries of uplink speed capabilities, previously setting records of 275 Mbps in 2022 and 345 Mbps in early 2024 using Release 16 UL Tx Switching. The company's latest achievement reaffirms its position at the forefront of 5G advancements and dedication to providing exceptional customer experiences.
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