Arqiva and Samsung kick of Fixed Wireless Access trial
Arqiva and Samsung has kicked off what the pair claim is the first field trial of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology in the UK.
Jamie Davies
July 25, 2017
2 Min Read
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Arqiva and Samsung has kicked off what the pair claim is the first field trial of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology in the UK.
The primary objective of the test is to demonstrate the stability of the FWA service, and its potential as a fast-to-market and cost-effective alternative to fibre for connectivity to homes and businesses. The pair has said the system has established a stable two-way mmWave link with downlink speeds of around 1 Gbps at the CPE, despite travelling a link distance of several hundred meters.