O2 Czech Republic says it is the first operator in the country to test two technologies - WTTx and 2.6 GHz TDD Massive MIMO - in the 3.7 GHz band in live operation. WTTx is expected to bring faster internet to households connected via wireless system Internet Air. Deployment of 2.6 GHz TDD Massive MIMO will speed up internet connection in areas with a high concentration of data users.
This year, O2 Czech Republic won a 40 MHz block in the 3.7 GHz band auction for CZK 203 million. The operator plans to use the spectrum to develop new services and to improve existing services for current customers. The development of 5G networks will allow a significant increase for mobile data speeds. WTTx will also mean faster internet for households connected via Internet Air.
With regard to the 94 percent year-on-year data traffic increase on the O2 network, the operator needs to constantly increase its network capacity. Using 2,6 GHz TDD Masive MIMO will do this on existing frequencies, with a more efficient use of spectrum.
The operator is testing both WTTx and 2.6 GHz TDD Massive MIMO under real conditions and plans to lanch them commercially in 2018. CETIN is the provider of mobile networks for O2.
