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MWC 18: ZTE demonstrates its 5G strength
NEW DELHI: ZTE Corporation said that it is collaborating with China Mobile and Qualcomm, demonstrated the world’s first end-to-end IoDT test based on the latest 3GPP 5G NR standard, and revealed the test results of the world’s first Sub-6GHz 5G field trial at Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Spain, thereby demonstrating its great strength in 5G field.
World’s First End-to-End IoDT Test Based on the Latest 3GPP 5G NR Standard
In February 2017, ZTE, China Mobile, and Qualcomm declared that they would perform the world’s first end-to-end interoperability tests based on the 3GPP 5G NR standard. In November, the three parties jointly implemented the end-to-end interworking among 5G new air-interface systems based on the 3GPP R15 standard in the 5G joint innovation central lab of China Mobile.
The system interworking test employed ZTE’s Sub-6GHz 5G new air-interface pre-commercial base stations. The base stations successfully interworked with Qualcomm’s 5G new air-interface prototype terminals, with the peak rate of a single UE up to 1.4 Gbps and the latency of only 0.04ms.
The interworking success of the 5G new air-interface system is a vital milestone for large scale pre-commercialization of the 5G new air-interface technologies, pushing 5G networks and terminals meeting the 3GPP standard. In 2018, the three parties will perform more 5G field tests.
In December 2017, ZTE, Wind Tre, and Qualcomm jointly announced plans to conduct interoperability tests and OTA field tests based on 3GPP 5G NR.
World’s First Sub-6GHz 5G Field Trial
In 2017, ZTE and China Mobile conducted the world’s first 3.5GHz 5G field trial in Guangzhou, China. The trail is a complete solution, including 5G core network, base stations, and UEs. In June 2017, the first Sub-6GHz 5G pre-commercial site was commissioned, with the peak rate of a single UE reaching 2 Gbps in the pre-commercial environment. In November, ZTE and China Mobile jointly performed field tests of continuous coverage of multiple base stations, which could realize continuous 5G NR coverage.
Full Series End-to-End 5G Commercial Products
ZTE has launched a series of 5G commercial products that are commercially ready for operators in 2019, including mmWave and Sub-6GHz 5G access devices, diverse 5G bearer solutions, and flexible and high performance 5G core network devices.
For 5G radio access, ZTE provides a complete series of new generation 5G base stations, such as 5G high frequency and low frequency AAUs, the NG BBU with industry’s largest capacity, and the industry’s first 4G/5G dual-mode RRU.
For 5G bearer, ZTE launched 5G Flexhaul solutions and series products, including the world’s first 1U devices that support 10GE, 25GE, and 100GE interfaces, and the industry’s first TB-level 5G platform.
For the core network, ZTE released its 2/3/4/5G fully converged cloud core network product Common Core, helping operators evolve to 5G smoothly. The product is based on the Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and implements the convergence of various connection modes in the Network Functionality (NF) and service planes.
ZTE has partnered with over 20 mainstream operators worldwide, including China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, T-Mobile, Italy’s Wind Tre, Belgium’s Telenet, VEON, Telecom Malaysia and South Korea’s KT. In the future, ZTE will work with its partners to steadily promote 5G tests and the commercial use of 5G worldwide, aiming to provide diverse 5G experiences.
NEW DELHI: Chipset maker MediaTek, which claims to power more than two billion connected devices every year, hosted ‘Catch-up with Tech’ in collaboration with handset brand Infinix on August 28 to share insightful and engaging conversations about the new-age smartphones and innovative technologies powering everyday lives.
The meet-up threw the spotlight on the MediaTek Dimensity Auto, Satellite solutions and Generative AI along with an extensive showcase of newly-launched Infinix Zero 30 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8020, Infinix GT 10 Pro powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8050, and Infinix QLED TV powered by MediaTek.
In terms of specs, the Infinix Zero 30 5G is tailored for young storytellers and creators, featuring the first-ever smartphone to deliver 4K 60fps video recording from its 108 MP OIS rear camera and ultra-high resolution 50MP front camera. The Zero 30 series powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8020 is said to be a game changer for the front camera vlogging experience along with being the slimmest curved AMOLED smartphone in the segment with glass and a vegan leather back panel. It also claims to be one of the most premium-looking devices in the segment.
The event witnessed a panel discussion moderated by Anuj Sidharth, Deputy Director Marketing & Corporate Communications, MediaTek and included expert panelists from Infinix, MediaTek and two renowned professional photographers.
“With the fifth edition of Catch-up with Tech, we aim to bring consumers closer to the technology and enable them to make informed buying decisions based on their diverse needs. In collaboration with Infinix, this meet-up is in-line with MediaTek’s vision of technology democratization and making innovative technology accessible to everyone,” said Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India. “The MediaTek Dimensity 8020 in Infinix Zero 30 5G brings faster displays, brilliant cameras and ultra-fast performance. Further, MediaTek Imagiq technologies enrich the capture experience by combining dedicated AI, imaging processors and accelerators to provide incredible results,” he added.
Anish Kapoor, CEO, Infinix Mobile India, said, “Featuring India’s first 50MP 4K 60 fps video recording, Infinix Zero 30 5G is primed to redefine smartphone imaging capabilities, setting a new standard for the creators and vlogging enthusiasts. Our collaboration with MediaTek has played a pivotal role in shaping our exceptional smartphone portfolio, and the Zero 30 5G stands as evidence of our unwavering commitment to innovation and delivering unmatched experiences to our users. The display and design of the device represent a leap forward in smartphone technology. As Infinix Zero 30 5G hits the shelves, we are positive that our customers will find this new offering as exhilarating as we do, further empowering creators to capture their story like never before.”
Radhakrishnan Chakyat, a photography evangelist, founder and host of Pixel Viilage, said, “Infinix Zero 30 5G smartphone powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset has amazing hardware features, an excellent camera, dual-view video mode and is primed for optimal content creation and saves a tremendous amount of editing time.”
Aarzoo Khurana, a wildlife photographer, said, “Over the last few days, I clicked various pictures and recorded a few videos with the newly-launched Infinix Zero 30 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8020, and the experience has been truly inspiring. Infinix’s smartphone’s OIS feature helps content creators click shake-free pictures and the front camera, which is extremely sharp and detailed, enables content creators to click countless selfies.”
NEW DELHI: Nokia has announced the results of its new research report, the Nokia MEA Mobile Broadband Index, which provides a comprehensive overview of the MEA region’s mobile broadband landscape. The in-depth report highlights the steady growth of 5G in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA) as well as its impact on digital transformation.
It confirms that the Middle East is far ahead of Africa in terms of 5G adoption, while many operators in Africa are still developing their business models around 4G. Voice traffic still relies on 2G and 3G networks in many parts of the region.
5G is forecast to increase steadily and will contribute to the growth of the mobile broadband subscriber base, which is expected to grow with a CAGR of six percent in MEA. According to the report, 4G networks in MEA account for 79 percent of overall data traffic today, and by 2027, 4G and 5G will together account for 90 percent of data traffic. In the same year, 4G subscribers will reach 1,214 million (53 percent of total subscribers) whereas 5G adoption is estimated to reach 380 million subscribers (17 percent of total). Yearly ARPU is estimated to increase at USD$3.4 in 2027, and total data traffic is expected to increase at a CAGR of 32 percent from 2022 to 2027.
The report shows that in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, 5G adoption is the fastest, and 5G subscribers are expected to reach 75 percent by 2027, mainly driven by Saudi Arabia. In non-GCC Middle Eastern countries and in Africa, 4G will continue to expand and remain dominant until 2027, while 5G deployment is at nascent stage today and poised to gain more and more momentum over the next years.
As the report confirms, 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in the GCC countries and 4G FWA in the rest of the MEA region are one of the most attractive use cases, with a significant opportunity for operators to drive incremental revenues. Furthermore, 5G networks are more energy efficient than previous radio network generations, helping operators reach their sustainability targets.
Mikko Lavanti, Head of Mobile Networks at Nokia MEA, said: “MEA is a diverse region with many countries at different stages of development and that is reflected in our report. Data consumption with high-speed networks is increasing exponentially across the MEA market in both urban and rural areas. Reliable 4G and 5G networks are critical for bridging the digital divide in the region, in addition to supporting data-intensive applications for communities and businesses. Nokia is helping both operators and enterprises unlock new opportunities with 5G, building the evolution towards future technologies that will enable enhanced experiences such as the Metaverse.”
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel, India’s telecommunications services provider, today announced the launch of its ultra-fast 5G services in 125 cities. Airtel 5G Plus service is now available to customers in over 265 cities in the country.
Airtel 5G Plus has three compelling advantages for customers. First, it runs on a technology that has the widest acceptance in the world with the most developed ecosystem. This ensures that all 5G smartphones in India seamlessly work on the Airtel network. Second, the company promises to deliver the best experience – between 20 to 30 times higher speeds than today coupled with brilliant voice experience and super-fast call connect. Finally, Airtel 5G Plus network will also be kinder to the environment with its special power reduction solution. Powered by the reliable Airtel network infrastructure, Airtel 5G Plus will provide superfast access to High-Definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos et all.
Commenting on the launch, Randeep Sekhon, CTO, Bharti Airtel said, “5G has revolutionized the world of internet, ushering new era of connectivity and communications that will prove to be a game-changer for the country. At Airtel, we remain committed to delivering the highest quality of network and service to our customers as we roll-out 125 more cities today. Airtel was the first in the country to offer 5G services in October 2022, and today’s mega launch is our promise to connect every Airtel customer in the country with ultra-fast Airtel 5G Plus. Our 5G rollout is on track to cover all towns and key rural areas by March 2024.”
Airtel 5G Plus service availability will continue to rapidly expand – including service in all towns and villages in the country soon – as the company is working towards offering nationwide coverage. Airtel is now offering its 5G services in every major city from the upper northern city of Jammu to the southern tip of Kanyakumari.
In the last one year, Airtel has demonstrated the power of 5G with a host of powerful use cases that will change the way customers lead their lives and do business. From India’s first live 5G network in Hyderabad to India’s first private 5G network at the BOSCH facility in Bengaluru to partnering with Mahindra & Mahindra to make its Chakan manufacturing facility, India’s first 5G enabled auto manufacturing unit, Airtel has been at the forefront of 5G innovation.
