Sprint successfully tests 5G data transmission using its 2.5GHz spectrum

Sprint announced today that it completed the first 5G data transmission using its high-frequency 2.5GHz spectrum. In partnership with Nokia and Qualcomm, the carrier used Nokia’s dual-mode AirScale Massive MIMO radio during the test. This technology uses 64 transmitters and receivers placed in a cell tower that send and receive signals to and from multiple handsets. As a comparison, 4 X 4 MIMO is used on LTE-A networks like AT&T's (ahem) 5G Evolution. For more on Massive MIMO, click on the video at the top of this article.

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