Nokia and UTS open the door to a 5G future with new research facility – iTWire

TPG Telecom has announced it has reached over 85 per cent 5G population coverage in ten of Australia’s largest cities and regions as it delivers a smarter 5G network faster following last year’s merger.

The milestone has been achieved with the launch of the TPG Telecom’s 5G standalone core, which connects devices directly to 5G without the need for a 4G connection, leveraging its 700MHz spectrum holdings, TPG Telecom says.

TPG says the mobile network key facts are:

• Over 85 per cent 5G population coverage in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Wollongong and NSW Central Coast
• 5G capable of delivering speeds of more than 400Mbps (in areas with 3.6GHz spectrum)
• 5G standalone core triples average site coverage footprint, increases the addressable market for 5G fixed wireless, improves latency by around 30 per cent, and provides a more consistent 5G experience
• Strong national 5G spectrum holdings with 700MHz and 3.6GHz spectrum deployed
• 26GHz (mmWave) spectrum acquired and now in testing phase
• Around one million 5G-enabled devices on the network and standalone capability upgrades for major 5G devices due in coming weeks
• More than 100 5G sites being added each month, with around 160 sites to be upgraded in November

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5G coverage tripled to reach 2 in 3 Australians

TPG Telecom chief executive officer Iñaki Berroeta said the 5G standalone core is a game-changer for the company and its mobile and home internet customers.

“This is truly a pivotal moment for TPG Telecom and sets us up to deliver 5G’s full potential,” Mr Berroeta said.

“The upgraded core network has amplified our 700 MHz spectrum, tripling our 5G coverage and giving us greater reach across suburbs and in densely populated areas.

“This will give us a competitive boost going forward, with our 5G coverage on par or ahead of other mobile networks in many areas.

“It not only means more coverage in more places for mobile customers, it also significantly increases our 5G fixed wireless footprint.

“Two in three Australians are now covered by our 5G where they work and live, and with the first major device due to be upgraded to work with standalone 5G in just a few weeks, the new coverage is ready.”

A smarter network

Mr Berroeta said the coverage milestone was a key merger integration achievement.

“The merger has enabled us to build a better and smarter 5G network faster than we otherwise would have, delivering one …….

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