IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Verizon
and Ericsson reached another milestone in 4G LTE Advanced
Technologies that will also serve as a stepping stone to 5G
technology by completing their first deployment of FDD (Frequency
Division Duplexing) Massive MIMO (Multiple Input – Multiple Output)
on Verizon's wireless network in Irvine, CA.
This deployment will improve both spectral and energy
efficiency, increasing network capacity for current devices in the
market. Further significant enhancements are expected to come
as new devices evolve toward 5G. For customers, the result
will be higher and more consistent speeds for using apps and
uploading and downloading files.
"While continuing to drive 5G development, the deployment of
Massive MIMO offers very tangible benefits for our customers today.
As we innovate, we learn and continue to lay the groundwork and set
the standards for 5G technology," said Nicola Palmer, Chief Network Officer of Verizon
Wireless. "Our collaboration with Ericsson on this new
deployment continues to drive industry-wide innovation and
advancements."
Today's Massive MIMO deployment involves 16 transceiver radio
units driving an array of 96 antenna elements supplied by
Ericsson. The deployment is running on a 20 MHz block of AWS
spectrum. Four way transmit has been widely deployed
throughout the Verizon network and has contributed to significant
4G LTE advancements. In Massive MIMO - the next step of
antenna array evolution - the high number of transmitters enables
more possible signal paths. It also enables beamforming, which
directs the beam from the cell site directly to where the customer
is, dramatically cutting down on interference. Reduced
interference results in higher and more consistent speeds for
customers.
Niklas Heuveldop, Head of Market Area North America at Ericsson,
said: "Massive MIMO is a key technology enabler for 5G, but already
today, 4G LTE service providers and end users can benefit from the
superior capacity and network performance this technology enables.
The current trial is an important step in the collaboration we have
with Verizon to prepare their network for 5G."
As part of an Intelligent Edge Network that processes data where
it's generated, this Massive MIMO deployment is another step in
technological innovation and leadership. As Verizon begins
deploying Massive MIMO in the future throughout the network in
places where there are capacity needs, customers with compatible
devices will automatically begin taking advantage of this
technological advancement.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York City, has a diverse
workforce of 160,100 and generated nearly $126 billion in 2016 revenues. Verizon operates
America's most reliable wireless network and the nation's premier
all-fiber network, and delivers integrated solutions to businesses
worldwide. Its Oath subsidiary reaches about one billion people
around the world with a dynamic house of media and technology
brands.
About Ericsson
Ericsson is a world leader in
communications technology and services with headquarters in
Stockholm, Sweden. Our
organization consists of more than 111,000 experts who provide
customers in 180 countries with innovative solutions and services.
Together we are building a more connected future where anyone and
any industry is empowered to reach their full potential. Net sales
in 2016 were SEK 222.6 billion
(USD 24.5 billion). The Ericsson
stock is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and on NASDAQ in New York. Read more on www.ericsson.com.
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Karen
Schulz
864-561-1527
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Kathy Egan
Ericsson
917-362-1600
Kathy.egan@ericsson.com
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