AT&T Takes Next Step Toward Introducing 5G Over Sub-6GHz Spectrum

Last week, AT&T successfully completed their first data transfer over Sub-6GHz spectrum, bringing us one step closer to 5G connectivity nationwide.

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From AT&T’s website:

After making our first data transfer over Sub-6GHz spectrum in the field this week, AT&T is a step closer to introducing 5G over sub-6 spectrum, with plans to offer nationwide 5G in the first half of 2020. This milestone connection was made in Plano, Texas using a Qualcomm Technologies smartphone form factor test device powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 5G modem, RF transceiver and RF Front-End (RFFE) solution. Moving this connectivity from the Lab to the field marks significant progress toward our plans to offer 5G to customers across the country. We also remain on track to offer our first smartphone capable of accessing 5G over low-band spectrum as early as this year.

Beyond the progress we’re making on our path to nationwide 5G, we’ve already deployed 5G over millimeter wave (which we call 5G+) in parts of 20 cities across the U.S., with plans to expand to at least 30 in the coming months. The millimeter wave spectrum used with 5G+ enables ultra-high speeds and capacity, which makes it well-suited for providing focused coverage in iconic and high-traffic areas. Indeed, we’ve seen peak speeds with 5G+ of over 2Gbps. By contrast, 5G sub-6 speeds won’t be in that range, but we do expect it to offer a good balance of impressive speeds over broader distances.

Thank you to our Gold Corporate partner, AT&T, for sponsoring our Crab Feast and participating in our Exhibit Hall at this year’s MACo Summer Conference!

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