Nokia, Elisa and Qualcomm achieve 5G speed record in Finland
18 Novembre 2020 - 07:00AM
Press Release
Nokia, Elisa and Qualcomm achieve 5G speed record in
Finland
- Combined speeds from two devices hit 8 Gbps on a commercial 5G
network on mmWave spectrum
- Supports low-latency, high-bandwidth services such as
high-speed video downloads and VR/AR
17 November 2020
Espoo, Finland – Nokia, Elisa and Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. today announced that they have achieved the
world’s fastest 5G speeds on a commercial network in Finland by
delivering 8 Gbps for the first time serving two 5G mmWave devices
connected simultaneously. The fast speed, which was showcased at
Elisa’s flagship store in Helsinki, Finland, will support a range
of new low-latency, high-bandwidth services, such as high-speed
video downloads, mission-critical or virtual reality (VR) and
augmented reality (AR) applications. The service is expected to be
implemented in 2021.
The milestone was achieved by utilizing Nokia’s 5G mmWave
technology and Qualcomm Technologies’ 5G smartphone form factor
test devices over Elisa’s commercial 5G network. The high speed
enables more high-bandwidth and latency-sensitive enterprise
services, such as remotely controlled devices for industrial needs
or mission-critical applications. The solution will also allow
subscribers to enjoy unparalleled VR/AR experiences offered to
audiences in massive stadium concerts, downloading 4K video content
or triple-A games in a matter of seconds, as well as enabling
enhanced capacity fixed wireless access connectivity as a fiber
broadband alternative. The move supports Elisa’s pioneering efforts
to digitize Finnish society as a global leader in 5G services.
The base station utilized two Nokia AirScale radios, each using
800 MHz of commercial millimeter wave 5G spectrum at 26 GHz. These
provided connectivity to two 5G smartphone form factor test devices
powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X55 5G Modem-RF System featuring
second-generation Qualcomm® QTM525 mmWave antenna modules, with
each device reaching 4 Gbps peak speeds from the base station.
Sami Komulainen, Executive Vice President, Production at
Elisa, said: “This is an important development and another
step in our efforts to bring the fastest speeds and best 5G
experiences to our customers. Elisa was the first in Finland and
amongst the first in the world to deploy 5G. Reaching 8Gbps is a
natural step in our 5G development and we want to explore the
possibilities 5G offers and push the technology further to benefit
our customers.”
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia,
commented: “We are proud to work with our partners on this
important and significant achievement that will deliver incredible
5G experiences to people and businesses in Finland. This is another
milestone in the development of 5G services and demonstrates the
capacity of our commercially deployed 5G
solutions.”
Enrico Salvatori, Senior Vice President and President,
Qualcomm Europe/MEA, said: “We are incredibly proud of
this collaboration on this landmark event, which represents a
significant milestone for 5G mmWave. Qualcomm Technologies’
research and development efforts to drive the next generation of
wireless connectivity, along with our work with Elisa and Nokia,
has made this milestone a commercial reality. The throughputs
achieved today show the true potential for mmWave deployments and
we are excited to continue collaborating with industry leaders to
make 5G mmWave a commercial reality.”
Resources
- Webpage: Elisa
- Webpage: Nokia AirScale
- Webpage: Qualcomm
About Elisa Elisa is a pioneer in
telecommunications and digital services. We serve approximately 2.8
million consumer, corporate and public administration organisation
customers, and have over 6.3 million subscriptions in our extensive
network. Cooperation with Vodafone and Tele2, among others, enables
globally competitive services. Our core markets are Finland and
Estonia, and we also provide digital services for international
markets. Elisa’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. In 2019,
our revenue was EUR 1.84 billion euros, and we employed 4,900
people. As a responsible Finnish market leader, our operations are
guided by continuous improvement. We will be a carbon neutral
company from 2020 onwards. Further information on www.elisa.com,
Facebook (@elisasuomi) and Twitter (@ElisaOyj)
About NokiaWe create the technology to connect
the world. Only Nokia offers a comprehensive portfolio of network
equipment, software, services and licensing opportunities across
the globe. With our commitment to innovation, driven by the
award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, we are a leader in the development
and deployment of 5G networks. Our communications service provider
customers support more than 6.4 billion subscriptions with our
radio networks, and our enterprise customers have deployed over
1,300 industrial networks worldwide. Adhering to the highest
ethical standards, we transform how people live, work and
communicate. For our latest updates, please visit us online
www.nokia.com and follow us on Twitter @nokia.
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About Qualcomm Qualcomm is the world’s leading
wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the
development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected
the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today,
our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are
found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of
mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of
things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where
everything and everyone can communicate and interact
seamlessly.Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business,
QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated,
operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our
engineering, research and development functions, and substantially
all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT
semiconductor business.
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System and
Qualcomm QTM525 mmWave antenna module are products of Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.