Samsung sets new speed record over 5G - 1.75Gbps at 10km distance (mmWave, Australia)

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Samsung Electronics announced that it reached record-breaking transfer speeds over a 5G mmWave network. The tests were carried out in partnership with NBN Co. a company that is part of an AUD 750 million investment plan in Australia. NBN is using various software enhancements to get the best out of the emerging 5G network.

Samsung sets new speed record over 5G - 1.75Gbps at 10km distance (mmWave, Australia)
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Samsung says extending the effective range of 5G data signals on mmWave will help address the connectivity gap, providing access in rural or remote areas where fiber can’t reach

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Is it Extended RACH feature used here by Samsung?

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What are they using to reach such high TA?

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It’s used for FWA application.

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10 km for mmWave is a lot…

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Nokia, Ericsson already test long range call:

Ericsson: Extended-range mmWave 5G FWA case - Ericsson

Nokia: Extended-range 5G over mmWave - Nokia

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With CPE, not phone.

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Could be that it has beamforming at reception.

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High gain antenna at CPE.

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Of course gNB need to support PRACH long.

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