Beyond Fast: T‑Mobile’s 5G Advanced 6-Carrier Aggregation Sets Record-Breaking Speeds
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has achieved groundbreaking 5G speeds in its latest field tests with Nokia and Qualcomm. Using Nokia's 5G RAN equipment and 6-Carrier Aggregation, the company reached record downlink speeds in two significant tests:
1. A commercial Samsung Galaxy S25 with Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System achieved 4.3 Gbps in real-world conditions
2. A mobile test device with the new Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF reached peak speeds of 6.3 Gbps
Both tests were conducted on T-Mobile's 5G Standalone production network, combining low-band and mid-band spectrum (2.5GHz, PCS, AWS, and 600MHz). The achievement demonstrates the practical implementation of 5G Advanced technology in real-world conditions, setting new benchmarks for wireless performance.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) ha raggiunto velocità 5G rivoluzionarie nei suoi ultimi test sul campo con Nokia e Qualcomm. Utilizzando l'attrezzatura 5G RAN di Nokia e l'aggregazione di 6 carrier, l'azienda ha raggiunto velocità di download record in due test significativi:
1. Un Samsung Galaxy S25 commerciale con sistema modem-RF Snapdragon X80 5G ha raggiunto 4.3 Gbps in condizioni reali.
2. Un dispositivo di test mobile con il nuovo modem-RF Qualcomm X85 5G ha raggiunto velocità di picco di 6.3 Gbps.
Entrambi i test sono stati condotti sulla rete di produzione 5G Standalone di T-Mobile, combinando spettro a bassa e media frequenza (2.5GHz, PCS, AWS e 600MHz). Questo risultato dimostra l'implementazione pratica della tecnologia 5G Advanced in condizioni reali, stabilendo nuovi parametri per le prestazioni wireless.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) ha logrado velocidades 5G innovadoras en sus últimas pruebas de campo con Nokia y Qualcomm. Usando el equipo 5G RAN de Nokia y la agregación de 6 portadoras, la compañía alcanzó velocidades de descarga récord en dos pruebas significativas:
1. Un Samsung Galaxy S25 comercial con el sistema modem-RF Snapdragon X80 5G alcanzó 4.3 Gbps en condiciones del mundo real.
2. Un dispositivo de prueba móvil con el nuevo modem-RF Qualcomm X85 5G alcanzó velocidades máximas de 6.3 Gbps.
Ambas pruebas se realizaron en la red de producción 5G Standalone de T-Mobile, combinando espectros de baja y media frecuencia (2.5GHz, PCS, AWS y 600MHz). Este logro demuestra la implementación práctica de la tecnología 5G Advanced en condiciones reales, estableciendo nuevos estándares para el rendimiento inalámbrico.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)는 Nokia 및 Qualcomm과의 최신 현장 테스트에서 획기적인 5G 속도를 달성했습니다. Nokia의 5G RAN 장비와 6-캐리어 집합을 사용하여, 회사는 두 가지 중요한 테스트에서 기록적인 다운로드 속도를 기록했습니다:
1. Snapdragon X80 5G 모뎀-RF 시스템을 장착한 상업용 Samsung Galaxy S25가 실제 조건에서 4.3 Gbps에 도달했습니다.
2. 새로운 Qualcomm X85 5G 모뎀-RF를 장착한 모바일 테스트 장치가 최대 속도 6.3 Gbps에 도달했습니다.
두 테스트 모두 T-Mobile의 5G 독립형 생산 네트워크에서 수행되었으며, 저주파 및 중주파 스펙트럼(2.5GHz, PCS, AWS 및 600MHz)을 결합했습니다. 이 성과는 실제 조건에서 5G Advanced 기술의 실용적인 구현을 보여주며, 무선 성능에 대한 새로운 기준을 설정합니다.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) a atteint des vitesses 5G révolutionnaires lors de ses derniers tests sur le terrain avec Nokia et Qualcomm. En utilisant l'équipement 5G RAN de Nokia et l'agrégation de 6 porteuses, l'entreprise a atteint des vitesses de téléchargement record lors de deux tests significatifs :
1. Un Samsung Galaxy S25 commercial avec le système modem-RF Snapdragon X80 5G a atteint 4.3 Gbps dans des conditions réelles.
2. Un appareil de test mobile avec le nouveau modem-RF Qualcomm X85 5G a atteint des vitesses de pointe de 6.3 Gbps.
Les deux tests ont été réalisés sur le réseau de production 5G Standalone de T-Mobile, combinant le spectre à basse et moyenne fréquence (2.5GHz, PCS, AWS et 600MHz). Cette réalisation démontre la mise en œuvre pratique de la technologie 5G Advanced dans des conditions réelles, établissant de nouvelles références pour la performance sans fil.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) hat in seinen neuesten Feldtests mit Nokia und Qualcomm bahnbrechende 5G-Geschwindigkeiten erreicht. Mit Nokias 5G RAN-Ausrüstung und 6-Träger-Bündelung erreichte das Unternehmen in zwei bedeutenden Tests Rekord-Downloadgeschwindigkeiten:
1. Ein kommerzielles Samsung Galaxy S25 mit Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF-System erreichte 4.3 Gbps unter realen Bedingungen.
2. Ein mobiles Testgerät mit dem neuen Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF erreichte Spitzengeschwindigkeiten von 6.3 Gbps.
Beide Tests wurden im 5G Standalone Produktionsnetzwerk von T-Mobile durchgeführt, das Niedrig- und Mittelband-Spektrum (2.5GHz, PCS, AWS und 600MHz) kombiniert. Diese Leistung zeigt die praktische Umsetzung der 5G Advanced-Technologie unter realen Bedingungen und setzt neue Maßstäbe für die drahtlose Leistung.
- Record-breaking 5G speeds demonstrate technological leadership
- Successful real-world implementation of advanced 5G technology
- Leverages owned spectrum assets across multiple bands
- Partnership with major tech companies Nokia and Qualcomm
- Peak speeds only achievable in specific test conditions
- Typical network speeds remain significantly lower than test results
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T-Mobile's achievement of record-breaking 6.3 Gbps speeds using 6-Carrier Aggregation marks a significant technical milestone that reinforces its network leadership position. What makes this particularly impressive is that these tests were conducted on T-Mobile's actual production network using sub-6GHz spectrum—not in idealized laboratory conditions.
The company demonstrated two key achievements: 4.3 Gbps speeds on a commercial Samsung Galaxy S25 with Qualcomm's X80 modem, and the 6.3 Gbps peak using Qualcomm's next-generation X85 modem on a test device. By leveraging its diverse spectrum portfolio across multiple bands (2.5GHz, PCS, AWS, and 600MHz), T-Mobile is maximizing its network capabilities through advanced carrier aggregation techniques.
This technical leadership has competitive implications in the U.S. wireless market. While typical consumer speeds remain far below these theoretical maximums (89-418 Mbps download speeds according to the release), such advancements enable T-Mobile to maintain its marketing position as having "America's largest and fastest 5G network." The collaboration with Nokia for RAN equipment and Qualcomm for modem technology also demonstrates T-Mobile's strategic vendor relationships.
These advancements lay groundwork for 5G Advanced capabilities, potentially enabling new premium service tiers or applications requiring ultra-high bandwidth—though monetization strategies aren't specified in the announcement. For consumers, such speeds theoretically enable simultaneous streaming of multiple 8K videos, though real-world performance will be substantially lower due to network congestion and other factors.
The Un-Carrier with Nokia and Qualcomm Push Downlink Speeds to 6.3 Gbps Using Standalone and Sub-6GHz Spectrum in its Latest Field Test
The Un-Carrier with Nokia and Qualcomm Push Downlink Speeds to 6.3 Gbps Using Standalone and Sub-6GHz Spectrum in its Latest Field Test
The first test used a commercially available Samsung Galaxy S25 with the Snapdragon® X80 5G Modem-RF System running test software, leveraging T-Mobile’s industry-leading 5G network to reach downlink speeds of 4.3 Gbps in real-world conditions. In a second test, offering a glimpse into the next evolution of 5G Advanced, T-Mobile pushed the boundaries even further by leveraging the brand-new Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF on a mobile test device, achieving peak speeds of 6.3 Gbps.
Both tests combined low-band and mid-band spectrum on the Un-carrier’s 5G Standalone (5G SA) production network, delivering blazing-fast performance. To put these mind-blowing speeds into perspective, you could stream every Super Bowl ever played in 8K resolution—simultaneously. Once again, the Un-carrier sets the standard in 5G innovation.
“With 6-Carrier Aggregation, we’re not just adding another feather to our cap—we’re accelerating the future of 5G Advanced,” said Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology, T-Mobile. “This milestone isn’t just about speed; it’s about building a network that delivers exactly what our customers need—unparalleled performance, reliability, and innovation.”
T-Mobile’s record-breaking speeds were achieved in real-world field conditions on our production network, demonstrating both reliability and practicality. By leveraging its unique mix of owned spectrum bands (2.5GHz, PCS, AWS and 600MHz), T-Mobile has delivered results that are not just impressive but grounded in real world conditions —laying the foundation for future innovation.
“This achievement in collaboration with our long-standing partners, T-Mobile and Qualcomm Technologies, reflects Nokia’s commitment to developing 5G Advanced solutions with a strong focus on the areas that matter the most to our customers,” said Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia. “By combining our Massive MIMO radios, advanced beamforming techniques, high-order Carrier Aggregation, and high-order modulation, we have demonstrated the key building blocks of premium 5G Advanced performance—now successfully validated in a live customer network.”
“We are excited to have played a pivotal role in this achievement, utilizing our Qualcomm X85 Modem-RF to push the boundaries of 5G Advanced downlink speeds,” said Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Technology Planning and Edge Solutions at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “This collaboration with T-Mobile and Nokia highlights our commitment to driving innovation and setting new benchmarks in wireless performance.”
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Speeds differ by location; typical on-device download speeds on T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network are 89–418 Mbps with peaks over 1Gbps; typical upload speeds are 6–31 Mbps. Fastest based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data of national Speed Score results incorporating 5G download and upload speeds for 2H 2024. See 5G device, coverage, & access details at T-Mobile.com.
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