T-Mobile Shatters World Record for 5G Uplink Speed
T-Mobile (TMUS) has achieved a new world record in 5G uplink speed, reaching peak speeds of 2.2 Gbps using New Radio Dual Connectivity (5G DC) technology. The breakthrough was accomplished at SoFi Stadium in Southern California, in collaboration with Ericsson and Qualcomm. The test demonstrated T-Mobile's ability to aggregate 2.5 GHz and mmWave spectrum, allocating 60% of mmWave radio resources for uplink compared to the typical 20%. This advancement is particularly significant for enhancing user experiences at crowded events, supporting live streaming, mobile gaming, and extended reality applications. T-Mobile's 5G network currently covers over 330 million people across two million square miles, with Ultra Capacity 5G reaching more than 300 million people.
T-Mobile (TMUS) ha raggiunto un nuovo record mondiale nella velocità di uplink 5G, toccando punte di 2,2 Gbps grazie alla tecnologia New Radio Dual Connectivity (5G DC). Questo traguardo è stato realizzato presso lo SoFi Stadium nel sud della California, in collaborazione con Ericsson e Qualcomm. Il test ha dimostrato la capacità di T-Mobile di aggregare 2,5 GHz e spettro mmWave, assegnando il 60% delle risorse radio mmWave per l'uplink rispetto al 20% tipico. Questo progresso è particolarmente significativo per migliorare l'esperienza degli utenti durante eventi affollati, supportando lo streaming dal vivo, il mobile gaming e le applicazioni di realtà estesa. Attualmente, la rete 5G di T-Mobile copre oltre 330 milioni di persone su due milioni di miglia quadrate, con l'Ultra Capacity 5G che raggiunge più di 300 milioni di persone.
T-Mobile (TMUS) ha alcanzado un nuevo récord mundial en velocidad de uplink 5G, alcanzando velocidades máximas de 2.2 Gbps utilizando la tecnología New Radio Dual Connectivity (5G DC). Este avance se logró en el SoFi Stadium en el sur de California, en colaboración con Ericsson y Qualcomm. La prueba demostró la capacidad de T-Mobile para agregar 2.5 GHz y espectro mmWave, asignando el 60% de los recursos de radio mmWave para uplink en comparación con el típico 20%. Este avance es particularmente significativo para mejorar la experiencia del usuario en eventos concurridos, apoyando la transmisión en vivo, los juegos móviles y las aplicaciones de realidad extendida. La red 5G de T-Mobile actualmente cubre a más de 330 millones de personas en dos millones de millas cuadradas, con el Ultra Capacity 5G llegando a más de 300 millones de personas.
T-Mobile (TMUS)는 5G 업링크 속도에서 새로운 세계 기록을 달성했으며, New Radio Dual Connectivity (5G DC) 기술을 사용하여 2.2 Gbps의 최대 속도에 도달했습니다. 이 혁신은 캘리포니아 남부의 SoFi Stadium에서 Ericsson 및 Qualcomm과 협력하여 이루어졌습니다. 이 테스트는 T-Mobile이 2.5 GHz와 mmWave 스펙트럼을 집계할 수 있는 능력을 보여주었으며, 일반적인 20%에 비해 업링크에 mmWave 무선 리소스의 60%를 할당했습니다. 이 발전은 혼잡한 이벤트에서 사용자 경험을 향상시키는 데 매우 중요하며, 라이브 스트리밍, 모바일 게임 및 확장 현실 애플리케이션을 지원합니다. T-Mobile의 5G 네트워크는 현재 2백만 평방 마일에 걸쳐 3억 3천만 명 이상을 커버하고 있으며, Ultra Capacity 5G는 3억 명 이상에 도달하고 있습니다.
T-Mobile (TMUS) a établi un nouveau record mondial en matière de vitesse de liaison montante 5G, atteignant des vitesses de pointe de 2,2 Gbps grâce à la technologie New Radio Dual Connectivity (5G DC). Cette avancée a été réalisée au SoFi Stadium dans le sud de la Californie, en collaboration avec Ericsson et Qualcomm. Le test a démontré la capacité de T-Mobile à agréger 2,5 GHz et un spectre mmWave, allouant 60% des ressources radio mmWave pour la liaison montante par rapport aux 20% habituels. Cette avancée est particulièrement significative pour améliorer l'expérience utilisateur lors d'événements très fréquentés, en soutenant la diffusion en direct, les jeux mobiles et les applications de réalité étendue. Le réseau 5G de T-Mobile couvre actuellement plus de 330 millions de personnes sur deux millions de miles carrés, avec l'Ultra Capacity 5G atteignant plus de 300 millions de personnes.
T-Mobile (TMUS) hat einen neuen Weltrekord in der 5G-Uplink-Geschwindigkeit aufgestellt und Höchstgeschwindigkeiten von 2,2 Gbps mit der Technologie New Radio Dual Connectivity (5G DC) erreicht. Dieser Durchbruch wurde im SoFi Stadium im Süden Kaliforniens in Zusammenarbeit mit Ericsson und Qualcomm erzielt. Der Test zeigte die Fähigkeit von T-Mobile, 2,5 GHz und mmWave-Spektrum zu aggregieren, wobei 60% der mmWave-Funkressourcen für den Uplink im Vergleich zu den typischen 20% zugewiesen wurden. Dieser Fortschritt ist besonders bedeutend für die Verbesserung der Nutzererfahrung bei überfüllten Veranstaltungen, indem er Live-Streaming, mobiles Gaming und Anwendungen für erweiterte Realität unterstützt. Das 5G-Netzwerk von T-Mobile deckt derzeit über 330 Millionen Menschen auf zwei Millionen Quadratmeilen ab, wobei Ultra Capacity 5G mehr als 300 Millionen Menschen erreicht.
- Achieved world record 5G uplink speed of 2.2 Gbps
- Network covers 330 million people across two million square miles
- Ultra Capacity 5G reaches over 300 million people
- 2x more square miles of coverage than competitors' mid-band 5G offerings
- Successfully increased mmWave radio resource allocation to 60% from typical 20%
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The record-breaking 2.2 Gbps uplink speed achievement represents a significant technological leap, particularly for high-density venues. The innovative use of 5G Dual Connectivity combining mid-band and mmWave spectrum, with
This advancement addresses a critical market need for enhanced uplink performance in crowded venues like stadiums, where thousands of users simultaneously upload content. The technology's practical applications extend beyond consumer use to professional broadcasting, potentially creating new revenue streams from venue partnerships and enterprise solutions.
While impressive, real-world performance will likely be lower than test conditions. However, this development strengthens T-Mobile's competitive position against Verizon and AT&T in the premium network space.
This breakthrough reinforces T-Mobile's market leadership in 5G infrastructure, covering 330 million people across two million square miles. The focus on uplink speeds addresses an emerging market demand, particularly relevant for content creators, live streamers and enterprise customers.
The strategic partnership with Ericsson and Qualcomm demonstrates T-Mobile's ability to leverage key industry relationships. This positions them well for capturing value from next-generation applications like extended reality and mobile gaming, potentially driving premium service adoption and ARPU growth.
Together with Ericsson and Qualcomm, the Un-carrier leveraged 5G Dual Connectivity to combine mid-band spectrum with mmWave, reaching peak uplink speeds over 2.2 Gbps
5G DC enables the Un-carrier to aggregate 2.5 GHz and mmWave spectrum, allowing for an insane boost to uplink throughput and capacity. In this test, T-Mobile was able to allocate
“With 5G DC, T-Mobile is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to create better experiences in the places that matter most to our customers,” said Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology at T-Mobile. “This accomplishment is a testament to the network we’ve built over the last five years and our ability to deliver unparalleled capabilities that extend beyond the devices in our pockets.”
For those in the know, download speeds typically reign as the top network performance metric, but with recent strides in uplink capabilities and increasingly demanding tasks, upload speed is becoming more important than ever, especially for live events, mobile gaming and extended reality applications.
Because of this, SoFi Stadium served as the perfect test site for 5G DC. Every year, millions of people flock to the stadium for the latest football game or to catch their favorite artists in concert. Naturally, all these people want to post, livestream and share their experiences in real-time, which can sometimes be a challenge at crowded events with limited capacity. Not to mention broadcast crews who need to upload high-definition content to production teams in real-time for those watching at home. With 5G DC and T-Mobile, all of this gets done faster than ever, alleviating posting FOMO and production crew headaches. Problem solved!
Mårten Lerner, Head of Product Area Networks at Ericsson, also said: "High uplink speeds are essential for delivering immersive experiences and reliable 5G connectivity. This mirrors one of our key objectives with the recent launch of Ericsson 5G Advanced, which is to elevate user experience by enhancing network performance for more interactive applications. This 5G uplink speed milestone, achieved with T-Mobile and Qualcomm, underscores our commitment to taking user experience to unprecedented levels."
“We are incredibly proud to achieve yet another world record with T-Mobile. This groundbreaking achievement shows what could be possible with 5G DC and how it can bring new, unparalleled experiences to consumers, especially at large events like football games and concerts,” said Sunil Patil, Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We will continue our close collaboration with global innovators like T-Mobile and Ericsson to push the boundaries and unlock the full potential of 5G.”
T-Mobile is the leader in 5G, delivering America’s largest, fastest and most awarded 5G network. The Un-carrier’s 5G network covers more than 330 million people across two million square miles. More than 300 million people nationwide are covered by T-Mobile’s super-fast Ultra Capacity 5G with over 2x more square miles of coverage than similar mid-band 5G offerings from the Un-carrier’s closest competitors.
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See 5G device, coverage, & access details at T-Mobile.com. Speeds differ by location; typical download speeds on T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network are 89–418 Mbps with peaks over 1Gbps.
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