\tT-Mobile US claimed to have completed the world\u2019s first 5G data call and video call using low-band 600MHz spectrum, in partnership with Intel and Ericsson.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the operator, which has been pushing the benefits of using 600MHz for its 5G network since spending $8 billion on the spectrum in May 2017 [1], said the development brings it a step closer to delivering nationwide 5G.<\/p>\n
The trials were conducted on a live commercial network, said T-Mobile, and included both successful uplink and downlink communication.<\/p>\n
During the tests, the company said it was able to generate a 5G signal capable of covering more than 1,000sq\/m from a single tower.<\/p>\n
As part of its ambition to deliver 5G on multiple spectrum bands for nationwide coverage, the company said it also conducted a tri-band 5G video call with users on 600MHz, 28GHz and 39GHz spectrum bands.<\/p>\n
Indeed, providing 5G to customers on low-band, mid-band and mmWave spectrum has also been heavily pushed by both T-Mobile and Sprint to the country\u2019s regulators, as they seek approval for a $26 billion merger.<\/p>\n
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\nCEO John Legere said in the statement both feats were major accomplishments for CTO Neville Ray and his team, \u201cwho had a vision for nationwide 5G and are building it out the right way”.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the other guys focus on 5G millimetre wave on a handful of blocks in a handful of cities, we\u2019re building 5G for everyone everywhere. And together with Sprint, we\u2019ll add much-needed spectrum depth, creating a truly transformative 5G network.”<\/p>\n
The 600MHz test calls follow the completion of a 5G data transmission using the low-band spectrum in November 2018 in partnership with Nokia. [2]\n
At CES in Las Vegas this week, the company added it would demonstrate how low-band spectrum can penetrate physical barriers like windows and doors to provide deeper coverage.<\/p>\n
T-Mobile is aiming to rollout nationwide 5G in 2020.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/home-banner\/t-mobile-cto-ray-slams-verizon-att-5g-plans\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/home-banner\/t-mobile-us-adds-weight-to-nationwide-5g-ambitions\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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