Bharti Airtel Breaks 5G Uplink Speed Records in Collaboration with Nokia and MediaTek

Bharti Airtel, in partnership with Nokia and MediaTek, has achieved a milestone in 5G technology by setting a new record for uplink speeds. The trials, focusing on advanced uplink functions through dynamic switching, promise to revolutionize data-intensive applications and enhance overall user experience.

Bharti Airtel, in partnership with Nokia and MediaTek, has successfully set a new benchmark in 5G network performance through recent trials. Conducted at Airtel's tech lab, the tests utilized Time Division Duplex (TDD) and Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) mid-band spectrum, achieving an unprecedented uplink speed of 300 Mbps.

The trials aimed to maximize uplink performance by aggregating frequencies of 3.5 GHz (n78) and 2.1 GHz (n1). This innovative approach, called Uplink Tx (Transmission) switching, dynamically shifts the uplink transmission across the TDD and FDD spectrum, significantly enhancing uplink efficiency. The improved technology promises faster connectivity, better user experiences, and increased network efficiency, especially useful for data-intensive activities like video conferencing and live streaming.

Randeep Sekhon, Chief Technology Officer at Bharti Airtel, praised the trial, stating, 'At Airtel, continuous innovation is at the core of our offerings. This trial not only augments our state-of-the-art network but will also elevate our network's uplink performance, delivering faster data speeds and better connectivity.' MediaTek's Dr. Ho-Chi Hwang highlighted their Dimensity 5G platform's role, and Nokia's Tarun Chhabra emphasized that Uplink Tx switching would enable superior 5G networks. Nokia's 5G AirScale radio and MediaTek's Dimensity 5G platform were instrumental in this pioneering project. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)