Verizon achieves a speed of 4.2 Gbps on its 5G network

• Verizon demonstrated the speed using carrier aggregation to combine eight channels of mmWave spectrum.

• The trial took place using a commercial network cell site in Texas.

• The unnamed Motorola phone that was used for the test is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset and Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System.

Verizon has announced that it hit 4.2 Gbps speeds on its live 5G network. The company had been working in collaboration with Samsung, Motorola Mobility and Qualcomm Technologies, to demonstrate 5G peak speeds of 4.2 Gbps on its live 5G network in Texas. The telecom demonstrated the speed using carrier aggregation to combine eight channels of mmWave spectrum. The four companies combined eight separate channels of mmWave spectrum to achieve the multi-gigabit speeds on Motorola’s upcoming flagship smartphone.

“Using 5G carrier aggregation, we are able to achieve unprecedented mobile speeds and bring the massive bandwidth available with mmWave spectrum to life. Eight channel carrier aggregation using mmWave will be widely available on the 5G network in 2020.”

-Adam Koeppe, SVP of Technology Planning, Verizon

The trial, which took place using a commercial network cell site in Texas, aggregated 800 MHz of 28 GHz band spectrum using Samsung Network’s 5G NR 28 Ghz Access Unit, which has been commercially deployed by Verizon.

“With industry collaborations like the one we have with Verizon, Samsung continues to advance 5G to its full potential. This latest milestone demonstrates the transformative capability of Samsung’s industry-leading 5G technology coupled with Verizon’s mmWave spectrum to deliver unprecedented performance across Verizon 5G subscribers. This trial also shows the power of the Samsung Networks’ 5G NR 28GHz Access Unit, the smallest integrated mmWave radio in the market.”

-Magnus Ojert, Vice President, Networks Division, Samsung Electronics America.

Motorola’s upcoming flagship device is powered by the Qualcomm^® Snapdragon™ 865 Mobile Platform with the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System.

“At Motorola, we proudly deliver cutting edge technologies that are both meaningful and innovative to give our customers the very best smartphone experience. 8CC is taking Verizon’s 5G UWB experience to the next level, just like our exciting upcoming flagship device, which reached some of the fastest 5G speeds ever recorded in this test. Powered by the Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform, this device is a performance powerhouse designed to provide the fastest 5G speeds ever. We can’t wait for our customers to enjoy all the benefits this technology brings.”

-Glenn Shultz, Vice President of Innovation and Product Development, Motorola Mobility.

Learn more: Verizon to double the number of cities with its 5g mobile service in 2020

“5G mmWave technology is set to expand significantly this year and poised to introduce new potential use cases for consumers and businesses through superb connectivity speeds and low latency. We are happy to collaborate with Verizon, Samsung, and Motorola to advance 5G mmWave in driving multi-gigabit speeds and enhanced network capacity.”

- Joe Glynn, Vice President, Business Development, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

These might not be the fastest speeds ever recorded on a 5G network, but to see Verizon hit such as impressive milestone on a live network shows just how far the carrier has come in less than a year.

Samsung unveiled its 5G NR access unit for millimeter wave spectrum at Mobile World Congress Los Angeles in October.
 

Learn more: Samsung Unveils New 5G NR Integrated Radio Supporting 28GHz at MWC LA 2019
 

Just last week Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon X60 Modem-RF System for 5G devices. The X60 will support spectrum aggregation across all key 5G bands and combinations, including millimeter wave and sub-6 GHz. But for the Verizon trial, Motorola used Qualcomm’s prior X55 5G Modem-RF System.
 

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019. The company offers voice, data and video services and solutions on its award winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

About Motorola

Motorola Mobility LLC was acquired by Lenovo Group Holdings in 2015. Motorola Mobility is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lenovo, and is responsible for designing and manufacturing all Moto and Motorola branded mobile handsets.

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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About Qualcomm

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