Qualcomm 5G NR Test Results Pave Way for Expanded Services

Qualcomm, Casa Systems and Ericsson completed the first extended-range 5G new radio data call over a millimeter wave network in Victoria, Australia, June 20, they said Monday. Distance was 2.36 miles, showing suitability for fixed wireless access services and opportunities to use 5G infrastructure in urban, suburban and rural environments, said the companies: With the reach and performance to offer fixed wireless as a widespread “last mile” broadband option, network operators will be able to use existing mobile networks to deliver fixed wireless services and expand service to new areas at multi-gigabit speeds, with low latency.