Thailand-based Advanced Info Service has surpassed 3 Gbps speeds in a live demonstration on its mmWave (26 GHz) network, using a Qualcomm-powered smartphone.
“This joint effort proves the feasibility of 5G mmWave deployment in Thailand, where Qualcomm Technologies believes that 5G mmWave will be the key to unlocking the full potential of 5G. The possibilities are virtually endless, and we are proud to take the first step with our key partners in bringing all the benefits of 5G mmWave to Thailand,” said ST Liew, Vice President, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. and President, Qualcomm Taiwan, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
The mmWave technology market is anticipated to grow from $2.8 billion in 2023, to nearly $8 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 22.8 percent, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Growth is being seen in the increasing use of mmWave spectrum in small cell backhaul networks and fixed wireless access, as well as in security and radar applications.
“mmWave arrays are emerging as a promising component for 5G systems,” the report reads. “In addition, the high data rate of mmWave technology is making it attractive for use in the Internet of Things.”
The report projects the highest growth will occur in the 57–95 GHz frequency between 2023 to 2028, with applications in the automotive, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors. This section has been divided into V-band (57–66 GHz) and E-band (71–76 GHz and 81–95 GHz). In telecom applications, mobile carriers are deploying a Heterogeneous Network (HetNet) architecture of macro and small cells that may rely on 3G, 4G, or 5G, according to the report.
“Millimeter bands such as V-band (60 GHz) and E-band (70/80 GHz) are suitable for HetNet backhaul as they allow for access network aggregation of traffic from several base stations, which can then be transferred to the mobile switching centers and finally, the core network,” the report reads. “Backhaul links using the V-band or the E-band are well-suited to support 5G because of their 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps data throughput capabilities.”
5G mmWave band technology will also play a role in the increasing fixed wireless access (FWA) market, according to Telecompetitor. “Operating in the 24-28 GHz band, the mmWave technology can provide fiber-like speed and performance and offers significant opportunities for fixed and mobile carriers alike to leverage FWA,” the publication said. Nokia’s new high-gain mmWave antenna for the customer premises equipment now extends the range for gigabit-capable broadband to over 3.7 miles.
By J. Sharpe Smith, Inside Tower Technology Editor
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