NEW DELHI: India’s top telcos Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are rolling out their respective 5G services on millimeter wave (mmWave) across India to meet the minimum deployment mandate of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). was developed.
Critical high-band spectrum bands provide short-term, bandwidth-intensive applications such as 5G fixed wireless access (FWA), connected cars, augmented reality (XR), and cloud PCs that can power the digitalization of small and medium-sized businesses. It can provide higher throughput even over distance. and companies.
Jio said in a press release that 5G mmWave offers faster speeds and lower latency than previous wireless networking technologies. The Indian telecommunications market leader also said mmWave business solutions will expand the leased line market by providing reliable fixed wireless services, thereby providing enterprise-grade connectivity and business solutions. He emphasized that millions of small businesses can be digitized.
The GSM Association (GSMA), a London-based telecommunications industry body, says that while low and medium bands cover large areas but have limited bandwidth, 5G mmWave will It points out that bandwidth will “significantly increase, enabling higher density communications” in areas such as user.
Millimeter wave refers to the high-frequency (approximately 24 GHz and above) radio frequencies supported by 5G.
On the equipment side, 5G mmWave antennas support beamforming, a technique that directs radio signals to a desired area. A similar example is that a traditional antenna provides coverage similar to a floodlight illuminating a large area, while a beamforming antenna functions similar to a flashlight.
Finnish telecommunications equipment maker Nokia says mmWave can be “economically deployed” in urban, suburban and rural areas with a mixed spectrum strategy. It added that carriers with spectrum in both mmWave and sub-6GHz bands can combine them for “more robust FWA services” and cost-effective deployment.
Source: NokiaAccording to Ericsson, Nokia, GSMA, Analog Devices, and Qualcomm, the 5G use cases that mmWave can support include:
5G FWA: Enhanced fixed wireless is rapidly emerging as another potential revenue stream. Ericsson said given that FWA can be very demanding on capacity resources, he said 5G mmWave is an attractive option to provide the required capacity in the 400MHz to 800MHz spectrum. I am.
FWA is considered a cost-effective way to wirelessly deliver fiber-like internet speeds via 5G mmWave from rural to urban homes and businesses. It can also supply institutions such as schools, hospitals and city halls to address local last-mile challenges.
In its latest mobility report, Ericsson says the number of FWA connections is expected to exceed 300 million by 2028, up from 100 million at the end of 2022. This equates to his 17% of all fixed broadband connections. According to equipment manufacturers, nearly 80% of the expected 300 million connections will be via 5G.
Source: EricssonIndustrial and enterprise connectivity: Ericsson estimates that industrial and enterprise connectivity will generate “significant” long-term revenue streams for service providers.
The limited propagation of 5G mmWave emphasizes that better coverage is possible within a given location. In some countries, high-band spectrum is being selected to drive new Industry 4.0 applications, where wireless connectivity is desirable and can maintain low latency.
Other consumer applications: 5G mmWave’s low latency and high bandwidth characteristics support AR and VR applications, allowing users to enjoy games more smoothly, seamlessly stream high-definition content and even 4K content, and support 4K/360 degrees. It can support surveillance cameras and enable video as well. Meetings with real-time transcription, etc.
Improved connectivity on the road: 5G mmWave repeaters can be installed on existing street lights/light poles. Therefore, with a stable power supply, adequate space and height, millions of locations are available ready for the deployment of such plug-and-play solutions. Due to the aforementioned characteristics of mmWave, even this spectral band requires a fairly dense equipment deployment.
In the long term, Ericsson estimates that each country will see a total of approximately 6 GHz of bandwidth across two to three different bands. This presents an opportunity for telcos to upgrade capacity in both the consumer and enterprise segments.
“End users and businesses alike will enjoy mmWave 5G speeds of over 1Gbps downlink, far exceeding speeds commonly found in 4G and other legacy services today,” the Swedish communications kit vendor said in a statement. ” he said.
