Why does it matter? The press release points to a number of bandwidth-intensive applications and use cases that can leverage superior speeds such as multi-view cameras, user-generated content in crowded sports venues like football stadiums, and immersive experiences such as VR and AR. Our data shows that users on 5G mmWave achieved speeds that are 4.29 times faster than mid-band, 6.86 times faster than C-band, and a staggering 26.1 times faster than a low band. used for 5G services - low-, mid-, C-band, and high-band (mmWave) - it is clear that mmWave delivers superior performance. Comparing 5G performance across spectrum bands across mobile operators in the U.S. Speedtest Intelligence® data shows that 5G connectivity using mmWave can reach staggering speeds of up to 1.6 Gbps.

In my recent article, I shared the real-life performance of mmWave in the United States (see chart). So far, we have seen that both the spectrum allocation and network launches have been lackluster across Europe, with Spain being the only country where mmwave spectrum was awarded in Europe last year. Could it be a sign of operators' renewed interest in #mmwave? Telefónica, Ericsson, and Qualcomm launch the first commercial #5g #mmwave network at #mwc2023 utilising spectrum Telefonica acquired last year.

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