Verizon and Ericsson Report Outdoor 6G Test at California Network Site - FINCHANNEL
The proof-of-concept test used a 400 MHz carrier to measure coverage, throughput, latency and stability under real-world conditions, the companies said.
- On Thursday, Verizon and Ericsson completed the first pre-standard 6G field call in the 7 GHz band at a commercial site in Concord, California, marking a global first in wireless technology development.
- The proof-of-concept demonstration was designed to assess how 6G signals perform transitioning from open air into indoor spaces, advancing research before official standards are finalized.
- Testing utilized a 400 MHz carrier to evaluate coverage, latency, and stability under conditions including foliage and obstacles, with equipment installed in a mobile enclosure featuring dedicated power and battery backup.
- Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Technology Development Yago Tenorio at Verizon stated "Ericsson plays a vital role in our shared mission" to build an open 6G ecosystem through the Verizon 6G Innovation Forum.
- Verizon identified the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles as an interim testing opportunity, while research agenda includes integrated sensing and communication to detect movement and conditions via cellular networks.
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The next generation of mobile networks began to be tested outside the laboratories under real operating conditions. Verizon, a telecommunications operator in the United States, and the equipment manufacturer Ericsson made a call using experimental 6G technology in Concord, California. The experiment was conducted at a Verizon commercial network station, but used equipment specifically developed for research. The technology does not yet follow a …
The development of 6G networks, expected to be deployed in the coming years, is progressing. Verizon and Ericsson now announce that they have completed the first pre-standard 6G field call in the 7 GHz frequency range. The test moved the companies' ... Read more
Verizon and Ericsson Complete 6G Call Using 7 GHz Spectrum
Verizon and Ericsson announced Thursday that they successfully completed the first pre-standard 6G field call in the 7 GHz band from a Verizon site in Concord, California. The companies "will continue analyzing field results and applying the learnings to future...
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