Verizon shatters speed barriers with 5.5 Gbps breakthrough
Verizon has achieved a breakthrough in mobile technology, reaching 5.5 Gbps download speeds in collaboration with Samsung Electronics and MediaTek. This achievement was made possible through carrier aggregation technology, combining six separate channels of sub 6 GHz spectrum for enhanced data transmission efficiency.
The advancement comes in response to evolving customer needs, as mobile data traffic is projected to increase more than fourfold by 2030, exceeding 5,400 exabytes. The speed achievement demonstrates Verizon's capability to support emerging trends in mobile consumption, including video calls replacing traditional voice calls, streaming entertainment, cloud gaming, and 5G private networks for factory operations.
To put the speed in perspective, 5.5 Gbps allows downloading 266 Taylor Swift albums per minute or streaming 3,056 Hulu episodes per hour.
Verizon ha raggiunto una svolta nella tecnologia mobile, raggiungendo velocità di download di 5,5 Gbps in collaborazione con Samsung Electronics e MediaTek. Questo traguardo è stato possibile grazie alla tecnologia di aggregazione delle bande, che combina sei canali separati dello spettro sub 6 GHz per una maggiore efficienza nella trasmissione dei dati.
Questo avanzamento arriva in risposta alle esigenze in evoluzione dei clienti, poiché si prevede che il traffico dati mobile aumenti di oltre quattro volte entro il 2030, superando i 5.400 exabyte. Il risultato in termini di velocità dimostra la capacità di Verizon di supportare le nuove tendenze nel consumo mobile, comprese le videochiamate che sostituiscono le tradizionali chiamate vocali, lo streaming di intrattenimento, il gaming in cloud e le reti private 5G per le operazioni in fabbrica.
Per mettere in prospettiva la velocità, 5,5 Gbps consente di scaricare 266 album di Taylor Swift al minuto o di trasmettere in streaming 3.056 episodi di Hulu all'ora.
Verizon ha logrado un avance en la tecnología móvil, alcanzando velocidades de descarga de 5.5 Gbps en colaboración con Samsung Electronics y MediaTek. Este logro fue posible gracias a la tecnología de agregación de operadores, combinando seis canales separados del espectro sub 6 GHz para una mayor eficiencia en la transmisión de datos.
Este avance surge como respuesta a la evolución de las necesidades de los clientes, ya que se proyecta que el tráfico de datos móviles aumente más de cuatro veces para 2030, superando los 5,400 exabytes. Este logro en velocidad demuestra la capacidad de Verizon para apoyar las tendencias emergentes en el consumo móvil, incluyendo videollamadas que reemplazan las llamadas de voz tradicionales, entretenimiento en streaming, juegos en la nube y redes privadas 5G para operaciones en fábricas.
Para poner la velocidad en perspectiva, 5.5 Gbps permite descargar 266 álbumes de Taylor Swift por minuto o transmitir 3,056 episodios de Hulu por hora.
버라이즌은 삼성전자 및 미디어텍과 협력하여 5.5 Gbps 다운로드 속도를 달성하여 모바일 기술의 획기적인 발전을 이루었습니다. 이 성과는 데이터 전송 효율성을 높이기 위해 6개의 하위 6 GHz 스펙트럼 채널을 결합하는 캐리어 집합 기술 덕분에 가능했습니다.
이 발전은 2030년까지 모바일 데이터 트래픽이 4배 이상 증가하여 5,400 엑사바이트를 초과할 것으로 예상됨에 따라 고객의 변화하는 요구에 대응하기 위해 이루어졌습니다. 속도 성과는 비디오 통화가 전통적인 음성 통화를 대체하고, 스트리밍 엔터테인먼트, 클라우드 게임, 공장 운영을 위한 5G 개인 네트워크 등 모바일 소비의 새로운 트렌드를 지원할 수 있는 버라이즌의 능력을 보여줍니다.
속도를 대조해보면, 5.5 Gbps는 분당 266개의 테일러 스위프트 앨범을 다운로드 하거나 시간당 3,056개의 훌루 에피소드를 스트리밍할 수 있습니다.
Verizon a réalisé une avancée dans la technologie mobile, atteignant des vitesses de téléchargement de 5,5 Gbps en collaboration avec Samsung Electronics et MediaTek. Cette réalisation a été rendue possible grâce à la technologie d'agrégation de porteuse, combinant six canaux séparés du spectre sub 6 GHz pour une efficacité accrue de transmission des données.
Cette avancée répond à l'évolution des besoins des clients, car le trafic de données mobile devrait être multiplié par plus de quatre d'ici 2030, dépassant 5 400 exaoctets. L'accomplissement en termes de vitesse démontre la capacité de Verizon à soutenir les nouvelles tendances en matière de consommation mobile, y compris les appels vidéo remplaçant les appels vocaux traditionnels, le streaming de divertissement, le cloud gaming et les réseaux privés 5G pour les opérations en usine.
Pour mettre la vitesse en perspective, 5,5 Gbps permet de télécharger 266 albums de Taylor Swift par minute ou de diffuser 3 056 épisodes de Hulu par heure.
Verizon hat einen Durchbruch in der Mobilfunktechnologie erzielt und Downloadgeschwindigkeiten von 5,5 Gbps in Zusammenarbeit mit Samsung Electronics und MediaTek erreicht. Diese Errungenschaft wurde durch die Technologie der Trägeraggregation ermöglicht, die sechs separate Kanäle des sub 6 GHz-Spektrums kombiniert, um die Effizienz der Datenübertragung zu verbessern.
Der Fortschritt erfolgt als Antwort auf die sich entwickelnden Kundenbedürfnisse, da der mobile Datenverkehr bis 2030 voraussichtlich um mehr als das Vierfache zunehmen wird und 5.400 Exabyte überschreiten wird. Die Geschwindigkeitsleistung demonstriert Verizons Fähigkeit, aufkommende Trends im mobilen Verbrauch zu unterstützen, einschließlich Videoanrufen, die traditionelle Sprachanrufe ersetzen, Streaming-Entertainment, Cloud-Gaming und 5G-private Netzwerke für Fabrikbetriebe.
Um die Geschwindigkeit einzuordnen: 5,5 Gbps ermöglichen das Herunterladen von 266 Taylor Swift-Alben pro Minute oder das Streamen von 3.056 Hulu-Episoden pro Stunde.
- Achieved breakthrough 5.5 Gbps download speeds in lab environment
- Successfully demonstrated carrier aggregation technology combining six spectrum channels
- Positioned to address projected 4x growth in mobile data traffic by 2030
- Speed achievement to lab environment, not yet available commercially
Insights
Continued network enhancements prepare network for evolving customer needs
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When customers choose Verizon—they're not just choosing a network, but a future-ready partner. In anticipation of the evolving landscape of mobile consumption, where video calls are replacing traditional voice calls, streaming dominates entertainment, gaming has moved to the cloud, and factories are running their operations on 5G private networks, Verizon engineers are pushing the boundaries of mobile technology. Using carrier aggregation and Verizon’s 5G virtualized technology, engineers recently achieved 5.5 Gbps download speeds. That’s the equivalent of downloading 266 Taylor Swift albums a minute or streaming 3,056 Hulu episodes per hour.
“Customers expect the gold standard from Verizon and we work every day to do even better for them,” said Adam Koeppe, Senior Vice President of Technology Planning at Verizon. “Our goal is to provide cutting-edge solutions our customers need to thrive in today’s changing world. We will continue to push the boundaries of our technology and drive innovation in our industry so our customers know they are always a step ahead of what’s next simply by being a Verizon customer.”
Verizon, along with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and MediaTek, demonstrated 5G speeds of 5.5 gigabits per second in a 5G lab environment. Using carrier aggregation, a technology that combines multiple channels of both FDD and TDD spectrum bands to provide greater efficiency for data sessions transmitting over the wireless network, the companies combined six separate channels of sub 6 GHz spectrum to achieve this multi-gigabit speed in the downlink.
The need for continued acceleration of enhancements on mobile networks has never been more evident. Mobile data traffic is expected to grow more than fourfold by 2030, reaching over 5,400 exabytes, and customers are doing more on mobile networks than ever before. By driving technological advancements, Verizon engineers are addressing the evolving needs of consumers and business customers as mobile connectivity evolves to power every aspect of their lives.
About this trial
This recent proof of concept was conducted in a lab and aggregated 350 MHz of PCS, 850 MHz, AWS, CBRS and C-band spectrum. Using Samsung’s virtualized RAN (vRAN) solution and MediaTek’s next-gen connectivity platform featuring 6CC technology, the trial ran 5G data through Samsung’s 5G Standalone core, and demonstrated how the next generation of devices with this evolving technology will enable new use cases and drive innovation in mobility.
Virtualization is essential in next-generation network evolution that delivers higher speeds and lower latency. Using virtualization in the RAN allows Verizon to effectively manage its network and rapidly accommodate its customers’ varying needs by offering greater flexibility in resource allocation and enabling higher throughput speeds.
“We are thrilled to be part of this industry-leading achievement alongside Verizon and MediaTek, bringing increased performance and greater possibilities to consumer devices,” said Alok Shah, Vice President of Strategy, Business Development and Marketing, Networks Business, Samsung Electronics America. “As the vRAN market leader, Samsung has long been harnessing the power of virtualization and 5G to elevate networks around the globe. 5G Standalone adds exciting potential to the mix, including enhanced scalability and flexibility, helping operators like Verizon make their network vision a reality. ”
“Achieving 5.5 Gbps peak download speeds in collaboration with Verizon and Samsung is a testament to our innovative spirit and technical expertise, and not only highlights the potential of our next-generation chipset but also sets the stage for new and exciting use cases in the 5G era,” said Dr. HC Hwang, General Manager of Wireless Communication Systems and Partnerships at MediaTek. “We will continue driving advancements that will empower consumers and businesses with unparalleled connectivity and performance.”
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of
MEDIA CONTACT:
Karen Schulz
864.561.1527
Karen.schulz@verizonwireless.com
FAQ
What download speed did Verizon (VZ) achieve in its latest 5G breakthrough?
How did Verizon (VZ) achieve the 5.5 Gbps speed breakthrough?
What is the projected mobile data traffic growth that Verizon (VZ) is preparing for?
What practical examples did Verizon (VZ) provide for its 5.5 Gbps speed capability?
