Ericsson, CWC demo gigabit LTE in Antigua and Barbuda

Nieuws Mobiel Antigua en Barbuda 21 AUG 2017
Ericsson, CWC demo gigabit LTE in Antigua and Barbuda

Ericsson and Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) have announced the details of the successful trial of 1 Gbps speeds conducted on the ‘pre-5G’ network in Antigua and Barbuda. The demonstration saw Ericsson’s Gigabit LTE technology tested on the live network of CWC’s Flow brand, with features such as carrier aggregation, 4X4 MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), and higher order modulation (256-QAM) employed to maximise mobile data speeds.

In a statement the companies added that the technology will also be used for fixed wireless access. “Currently, Flow offers an average of 3 to 5 Mbps fixed wireless services using WiMax technology; with our pre-5G LTE-Advanced services, we will be able to offer services with an average of 30 to 50 Mbps,” said CWC CEO John Reid.

CWC previously revealed plans to convert Antigua and Barbuda into the first country in the region with an LTE-A Pro network. The company said it wanted to test a 5G prototype reaching 2 to 5 Gbps peak speeds later this year.

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