[Bangkok, Thailand, September 26, 2023] AIS, Thailand’s leading mobile operator, and Huawei recently completed Thailand’s first 5G RedCap commercial test in Bangkok. Testing was conducted on both his 700MHz and 2600MHz commercial networks and used a variety of commercial RedCap terminals including DTUs (data transfer units) and cameras. During testing, comprehensive features such as downlink and uplink peak throughput, mobility performance, and RedCap and eMBB UE coexistence were verified. Test results show that the performance of both AIS’s 5G network and RedCap terminals meet expectations, which will be an important milestone for RedCap commercialization.
AIS and Huawei engineers conducting tests
5G RedCap is a new technology defined in 3GPP Release 17. Designed for medium to high speed IoT applications such as industrial sensors, smart wearables, and video surveillance. RedCap significantly reduces cost and power consumption over 5G eMBB by simplifying baseband, RF, and antenna units. Also, compared to 4G CAT4 UE, RedCap inherits his 5G’s native features such as high capacity and low latency. Additionally, RedCap supports key functions used in business, such as slicing and positioning.
Mr. Wasit Wattanasap, Head of AIS National Operations and Support Division
Wasit Wattanasap, Head of National Operations and Support Business Unit at AIS, said: “In addition to developing services that offer the highest quality, we are leveraging cutting-edge innovations to level up 5G technology and this is part of our obligation to support the future of the digital economy.” sustainable growth. This triggered collaboration with global partners such as Huawei to upgrade Thailand’s 5G network to a world-class digital infrastructure, in line with its vision of transforming into a Cognitive Tech-Co. .
We recently successfully tested a crucial aspect of 5G technology. AIS 2600MHz and 700MHz dual-band 5G network provides a superior consumer experience. AIS is also committed to innovation in technology and applications to improve production efficiency in vertical industries. RedCap is an important result of the evolution of 5G technology. This will reduce the cost of 5G modules by 70% and accelerate 5G industry applications. AIS will work with Huawei and industry partners to explore RedCap applications in industrial control, energy and power, smart cities, smart wearables, and more. ”
Huawei said, “RedCap is a promising technology that will unlock the potential of 5G networks that can be used in diverse scenarios. Huawei continues to support AIS in developing high-quality 5G networks through joint innovation. “We will help them build, develop and accelerate more 5G applications with industry partners.” About the digital transformation of Thai industry. ”
