Samsung, TPG Telecom trial 5G vRAN with integrated 26GHz mmWave service

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Samsung, TPG Telecom trial 5G vRAN with integrated 26GHz mmWave service

Samsung Electronics has announced it will roll out a 5G virtualized RAN (vRAN) trial on the 26GHz band, using an integrated mmWave service, for mobile and fixed wireless services with Australian operator TPG Telecom. In the trial, Samsung will deploy its vRAN service in TPG Telecom’s new Innovation Lab in Glebe. Additionally, Samsung’s latest 5G mmWave product, dubbed ‘Compact Macro’, will be deployed in the wider Glebe area.

The announcement follows the launch of Samsung’s Networks business in Australia in April this year. Since then, TPG has been exploring the delivery of Samsung’s 5G mmWave services across the country.

TPG Telecom operates a number of mobile and internet brands in Australia, including Vodafone. Recently, TPG Telecom announced its investment of AUD 108 million to acquire spectrum in all available license areas in the 26GHz band, tripling its total spectrum holdings. With mmWave spectrum, TPG Telecom plans to offer data services and immersive use cases for its mobile and home users. TPG Telecom’s fiber assets, combined with a network of small cells, are expected to enable the deployment of vRAN architecture.

Samsung to deploy 5G Compact Macro trial

For the trial, Samsung will provide its Compact Macro and vRAN service. Samsung’s latest 5G Compact Macro is designed to bring together a baseband, radio and antenna in a single form factor. The product can be installed on the sides of buildings, as well as on utility poles, for the deployment of 5G networks. Samsung’s commercial vRAN service runs on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) servers.

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