Airtel, Nokia, MediaTek achieve 300 Mbps upload speed on 5G network during trial

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel, MediaTek and kia have achieved 300 megabits per second uplo speed on a 5G network during a recently concluded trial, a joint statement said on Monday.

trial comprised combined use of a set of mid-band spectrums, utilising latest generation chipset.

" trial aimed at maximising uplink performance was conducted at Airtel's tech lab and achieved uplink speeds of 300 Mbps, setting a new benchmark in 5G network performance. It underscores Airtel's commitment to providing invative solutions that meet ever-growing demands of a connected world," statement said.

trial enhanced uplo speeds by aggregating frequency bands of 3.5 gigahertz and 2.1 GHz.

"This trial t only stands a testament to our philosophy of enhancing our state-of--art network infrastructure and delivering an unmatched 5G user experience but will also greatly enhance our network's uplink performance, resulting in faster data speeds and improved connectivity," Bharti Airtel Chief Techlogy Officer Randeep Sekhon said.

invative techlogy deployed for trial promises faster connectivity, enhanced user experience, and improved network efficiency, catering to high-demand use cases like video conferencing, live streaming and large file uplos, according to statement.

"We are thrilled to collaborate with Bharti Airtel and kia on this groundbreaking trial in India, where our Dimensity 5G mobile platform played a crucial role in achieving highest uplink speeds on Airtel's 5G network," MediaTek General Manr of Wireless Communication Systems and Partnerships Ho-Chi Hwang said.

For trial, Airtel used equipment from kia's 5G AirScale rio portfolio, while MediaTek provided its Dimensity 5G mobile platform as user equipment.

"Uplink Tx switching will pave way for superior 5G networks, enabling seamless data transfer in mobile devices and driving demand for data-intensive applications like XR," kia India Country Manr and He of Mobile Networks Business Tarun Chhabra said.