Qualcomm, Ericsson Demo Use of Low-Band Spectrum for 5G

Qualcomm Technologies and Ericsson said they achieved the world’s first low-band 5G data session using a commercial modem. The test took place in in T-Mobile’s lab in Bellevue, Washington, using the 600 MHz band, the spectrum T-Mobile bought in the TV incentive auction and plans to use to deploy 5G nationwide. “This is a key step toward achieving our vision of 5G for All,” said Neville Ray, T-Mobile chief technology officer, Thursday. “If regulators approve our merger with Sprint, we’ll have the crucial mid-band spectrum and resources needed to supercharge our network and deliver broad AND deep, transformational 5G across the U.S.”