The abundant spectrum available at millimeter wave (mmWave) frequency bands above 24 GHz can deliver extreme capacity, ultra-high throughput and ultra-low latency. At Qualcomm, we made 5G mmWave possible in commercial 5G systems and continue to drive the technology evolution in this decade and beyond.
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RETURN ON INVESTMENT
The improved user experiences and satisfaction for business and consumers, day-to-day, leads to significant monetization potential and new opportunities for operators. Find out from these studies about the economic benefits and cost-effectiveness of deploying 5G mmWave, covering different countries and deployment scenarios including dense urban, indoor enterprises, and fixed wireless access (FWA).
The business imperatives of 5G mmWave
Bell Labs Consulting's analysis focuses on the critical question of 5G mmWave business attractiveness and its unique value propositions, explaining where to deploy it and the return of these investments.
The economics of mmWave 5G
This study by GSMA Intelligence assesses the total cost of ownership and finds how mmWave is a cost-effective and competitive deployment strategy across different countries and deployment scenarios.
5G mmWave Day in the Life: Emma
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5G mmWave Day in the Life: Kai
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5G mmWave Day in the Life: Vicky
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REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE
Learn from independent tests and analysis about the true capacity, speeds and performance that 5G mmWave is delivering today across real-world commercial network rollouts – and how this translates into superior experiences for subscribers.
How 5G NR mmWave provides critical additional network capacity
Signals Research Group (SRG) conducted a benchmark study to quantify the incremental benefits of 5G NR mmWave when deployed in an operator’s existing network, including a network which also supports mid-band 5G NR.
mmWave: New Use Cases and Insights from Real-World Deployments
This study details the performance of 5G mmWave from real-world testing done in commercial networks in the United States. Results include insights from 5G mmWave in the enterprise, 4K multi-screen content, fixed wireless access, and increased downlink and uplink network capacity, thanks to support for up to 8 downlink and up to 2 uplink mmWave component carriers.
PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE
5G mmWave not only unlocks extreme capacity and multi-Gigabit throughput that fuel cost-efficient unlimited data plans in dense networks today, but it also enables us to realize the full potential of 5G.
mmWave is an essential ingredient and a complementary building block of a high-performance 5G system. 5G mmWave can deliver truly differentiated services, thereby making it an investment that all mobile operators should include as part of their 5G network deployment planning.
There are different deployment considerations for various 5G mmWave networks. We have captured the results from years of end-to-end system simulations and field tests provide you with better understanding on how 5G mmWave can perform.
TECHNOLOGY EVOLUTION
We continue to advance 5G mmWave technologies to bring new and enhanced capabilities and efficiencies. The future evolution of 5G mmWave brings new level of system performance and expands mmWave to new devices, use cases, and verticals.
Five key 5G NR technologies to enhance mmWave system performance and deployment efficiency in 3GPP Release 16 and beyond.
Our demonstrations showcased the enhancements coming to mmWave as well as the new use cases that mmWave can support in the future.
5G Mobile mmWave OTA Test Network video
5G Mobile mmWave Technology Evolution video
We have solved the “impossible challenge” to mobilize mmWave for wireless communications, overcoming mmWave’s significantly higher path loss, sensitivity to blockage, and RF complexities that make meeting the cost and power constraints of mobile devices extremely difficult.
COMMERCIALIZATION
5G mmWave builds on a mature technology and device ecosystem. Get to know how Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 5G Modem-RF Systems and Mobile Platforms, with support for mmWave across 8-, 7-, 6- and 4-series, deliver breakthrough wireless performance for a new era of connected experiences.
Boundless, borderless 5G—for the very first time in the 4-series. Get ready to experience series-defying performance for upgraded downtime, while making the connections that count most.
World’s first 10 Gigabit 5G and first 3GPP Release 16 modem-to-antenna solution, designed with an upgradable architecture to rapidly commercialize 5G Release 16 and extend 5G in mobile broadband.
Our latest flagship 8 series 5G platform transforms your device into a professional-quality camera, intelligent personal assistant, and elite gaming rig—all connected with truly global 5G multi-gigabit speeds for the premium experiences you deserve.
RESOURCES
Understanding millimetre wave (mmWave) technology is critical to realizing the full potential of fundamental connectivity technologies like 5G and wireless. Explore these GSMA resources to master mmWave.
Master the basics of 5G and mmWave
Modern 5G operates in the 3.5GHz frequency band that allows for higher capacity and lower latency. To achieve even higher frequency, longstanding mmWave technology can be utilized for next generation connectivity. Pairing 5G with mmWave provides massive capacity and even lower latency to unlock the full 5G experience.
5G and mmWave transforms the sports spectator experience
Technology and sports united when Verizon deployed 5G mmWave networks in 25 NFL stadiums across the US. Fully connect fans watched the action from multiple angles on their handsets and experienced AR games and services. Buying food, beverages, and merchandise was easier than ever before and Verizon’s low latency 5G Ultra-Wideband network enabled fans to enjoy real-time statistics.
High-capacity 5G could transform subway travel
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) seeks to improve the Wi-Fi of Seoul’s subway trains by connecting internet access points with 5G networks. By harnessing 5G networks operating in high-frequency mmWave spectrums, MSIT expects to achieve a technological first by enabling subway passengers to watch 4K-resolution videos on their mobile devices.
5G Mobile mmWave Technology Evolution
Mar 4, 2022
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5G Mobile mmWave OTA Test Network
Mar 4, 2022
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Fierce Wireless Webinar - Breaking the wireless barriers to mobilize 5G NR mmWave
Mar 15, 2022
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RCR Webinar - What new indoor opportunities will 5G NR mmWave bring
Mar 15, 2022
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Mobilzing mmWave for Enhanced Mobile Broadband
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