Qualcomm Releases Spectrum Sharing Prototype System

Qualcomm released a 5G new radio (NR) spectrum sharing prototype system and a trial platform. The 5G NR is designed to work on low- to high-frequency spectrum, Qualcomm said in a Monday news release. “Qualcomm Technologies' prototype system aims to show that 5G spectrum sharing technologies will bring higher levels of mobile broadband performance to shared spectrum to enable fiber-like experiences, as well as extending 5G into new types of deployments, such as dedicated 5G networks for enterprise and industrial IoT,” the company said. “This technology will benefit operators with licensed spectrum but also opens the doors to those without licensed spectrum -- such as cable operators, enterprise or IoT verticals -- to take advantage of the 5G NR family of technologies,” said Matt Grob, chief technology officer at Qualcomm Technologies.