Nokia Networks, NTT DoCoMo To Explore Potential Of MmWave Technology

(RTTNews) - Technological devices maker Nokia Corp. (NOK) Monday announced that NTT Docomo Inc. (DCM), Japan's mobile communication network operator, has partnered with Nokia Networks to explore and harness the potential of Nokia Networks mmWave technology in the 70 GHz spectrum band. This marks an important step in the research and standardization of 5G technologies.

In a joint indoor 5G trial, the two companies achieved downlink speeds of more than 2 Gbps using higher frequencies in the 70 GHz band. This development underscores the operator's readiness to deliver a state-of-the-art 5G network in 2020 and beyond.

Both companies are also planning to conduct a 70 GHz outdoor trial later this year.

The company noted that 5G is in the exploration / pre-standardized research phase. Its commercialization is planned for 2020.

Hossein Moiin, CTO, Nokia Networks, said, "Moving ahead on our pledge to cooperate on 5G research and innovation for developing and validating 5G, we have laid a strong foundation for realizing DOCOMO's 5G vision. We will ensure that our focus is clearly trained on helping the operator monetize the immense revenue potential of future-ready technologies to effectively address ever-increasing network coverage and capacity requirements."