press release: Thirteen of the world’s leading carriers launched the pioneer of 5.5G networks at their 14th meeting.th Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF). This marks the arrival of a new era for 5.5G, as 5.5G is expanded from scenario-based technology validation to commercial deployment.
Telecom operators from various regions include stc group, du UAE, Omantel, Zain KSA, Zain Kawait, Ooredoo Kawait from the Middle East, and China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, CMHK, CTM, HKT, Hutchison Telecom from Asia. I attended the opening ceremony. Pacific.
5.5G delivers 10x higher network capabilities compared to 5G and supports new experiences, new connections, and new services to deepen digital and intelligent social transformation while enabling high quality and efficient implementation of the digital economy. We will promote sustainable development. 5.5G has been evolving rapidly since it was named by 3GPP in 2021. Its key technologies and values have already been validated by many major global carriers. Through close cooperation, the industry chain has seen that the 5.5G ecosystem is becoming more and more mature, and major vendors have launched their 5.5G devices and chips, 5.5G CPE and other device models, while high-end, mid-range, entry Level devices are also available. for XR is ready to further enhance your experience and enrich your ecosystem.
“We are pleased to see so many carriers have launched or plan to launch 5.5G innovation,” said Joe Barrett, president of GSA. “This means we are entering the 5.5G era.” We are moving from technical and value validation to commercial deployment. He predicts that 2024 will be the first year of commercial use of 5.5G. This is a joint effort to scale up his 5.5G to accelerate the deployment of 3GPP technology. ”