MISSISSAUGA – Bell Canada today issued a press release saying it has successfully demonstrated fifth generation (5G) mobile technology in collaboration with Nokia.
Conducted at Bell's Wireless Innovation Centre in Mississauga, the trial used spectrum in the 73 GHz range to achieve sustained data speeds more than six times faster than top 4G mobile speeds now available in Canada, say the companies.
"The success of the first 5G trial means we are well positioned to lead the way to the next generation of mobile technology," said Stephen Howe, Bell's chief technology officer and executive vice president, in the release. "Bell is working closely with Nokia and our other partners in North America and worldwide to create the network, device and application ecosystem required to ensure Canadians will be able take full advantage of the 5G opportunity."
Expected to be widely available within the next five to seven years, 5G will provide significantly faster data speeds than currently available and more capacity to meet the demands of mobile customers for broadcast video and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, including connected vehicles and city-wide IoT solutions, reads the release. Bell is a member of the Next Generation Mobile Networks consortium (ngmn.org), the global body defining requirements for the international 5G ecosystem. Telus is also a member.
"We are excited to demonstrate a pre-commercial 5G system with Bell, which represents the first in Canada," said Alex Giosa, country senior officer, Canada, at Nokia, in the press release. "We have had a long and productive history with Bell, and look forward to our continued joint work and testing to discover what 5G technology can offer Bell's Canadian subscribers."
Bell operates wireless innovation centres in Dorval, Québec; Mississauga; and Toronto.
