BT Achieves Carrier Aggregation Across 5 Spectrum Bands
BT Group is the first European provider to achieve 5G carrier aggregation using five spectrum blocks, boosting its 5G stand-alone (SA) performance ahead of a network launch later this year, a Friday news release said. The technology “will significantly boost…
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the data rates available to customers in areas of high demand by combining all mid-band radio spectrum when the 5G SA device requires a high-speed connection,” BT said. Tests were conducted at BT Group’s headquarters in Adastral Park, U.K., using Nokia’s 5G AirScale portfolio and a device that a Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G modem powered. The “promise” of 5G SA “is the opportunity to stay connected at the busiest of times in the most crowded of places,” said Greg McCall, BT Group chief networks officer. “5G SA isn’t just about what’s on offer at launch, it’s also about creating a platform for advancements down the line in terms of the new services and capabilities it will deliver to consumers and businesses alike,” he said.