Leveraging its debut 5G Advanced modem, the Snapdragon X75, Qualcomm successfully aggregated four sub-6 GHz spectrum carriers, granting a cumulative bandwidth of 300 MHz. Bolstered by 1024 quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM), the outcome was an impressive peak downlink speed of 7.5 Gbps. This achievement was attained in a controlled environment, utilizing a dedicated 5G standalone (SA) network. Qualcomm emphasized that the deployment of 4x carrier aggregation (CA) empowers operators to efficiently repurpose their assorted spectrum holdings, while the application of

The exhibition aimed to showcase the potential of carrier aggregation technology in revolutionizing the entertainment experience of viewing TV shows, movies, and sports events. This demonstration unfolded at Nokia’s 5G Futures Lab located in Sydney, Australia. The amalgamation of multiple sub-6 GHz frequency bands offers a pathway to achieving enhanced 5G uplink speeds, with a specific focus on enabling real-time transmission of high-quality 360-degree video content. In terms of the technological specifics (brace yourself), the exhibition hinged on Nokia’s AirScale

BT, the UK’s telecom company, has been actively experimenting with different combinations of its sub-6-GHz spectrum as it moves closer to the implementation of 5G standalone (SA) technology. In collaboration with Ericsson and MediaTek, BT announced on Thursday a successful transmission of 5G data using a wideband frequency division duplex (FDD) carrier. Specifically, they utilized 2×50 MHz of their 2.6 GHz spectrum. As commonly understood, having access to more spectrum results in a faster and more efficient connection. The company

Orkney I-Port Project Introduces Daily Inter-Island Mail Distribution via Drones The joint initiative between Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services, known as the Orkney I-Port operation, has launched a daily inter-island mail distribution service in Orkney, UK. This innovative project enables letters and parcels to be transported from Royal Mail’s Kirkwall delivery office to Stromness. From there, Skyports Drone Services dispatches drone deliveries to Royal Mail staff stationed on the islands of Graemsay and Hoy, who then distribute the mail

The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology has allocated a substantial £40 million fund to ignite local digital transformations and unlock the benefits of 5G technology across the UK. Starting today, local and regional authorities can apply for a portion of this fund, named somewhat awkwardly as “5G Innovation Regions,” with the aim of implementing innovative 5G-related projects in their respective areas. These projects should focus on driving the development and adoption of 5G and other advanced technologies. Some potential