Nokia said it has partnered Australian operator TPG Telecom to switch on a live 5G standalone (SA) network in Australia on the 700 MHz spectrum band, the first time this has happened anywhere in the world. Low band 5G coverage at 700 MHz, which is the lowest 5G frequency band deployed in Australia with the largest range, will enable TPG Telecom to provide wide outdoor 5G services, as well as deep indoor 5G coverage in urban and suburban areas to its customers.
Under the partnership, Nokia is supplying equipment from its ReefShark-based AirScale product range including its triple band remote radio unit that supports 700 MHz, 850 MHz and 900 MHz bands. The unit also supports 3G, 4G and 5G simultaneously across all TPG Telecom's low-band frequencies. TPG Telecom's 5G SA service is now successfully activated in parts of Sydney and this means that the operator's customers will benefit from having 5G available in more places.
