Following successful trials, Deutsche Telekom has now commercially launched private 5G using the 26 gigahertz (GHz) band. In a landmark trial at Berlin’s Werner-von-Siemens Centre for Industry and Science, autonomous machines and robots at Ger4tech Mechatronik Center were networked using a 5G router supporting both the 3.7 GHz industrial spectrum and mmWave spectrum. The trial showcased mmWave’s low latency of three to four milliseconds RTT and impressive data rates exceeding 4 Gbps download and 2 Gbps upload, underlining its potential for data-intensive manufacturing applications. This advancement is powered by Telit Cinterion, a global IoT solutions provider.
DT says the commercial rollout of 5G mmWave allows industries to leverage this technology for various applications, especially in AI-driven data analysis. Machines can upload vast amounts of data to the cloud, enhancing operations within 5G campus networks. Characterized by short-range coverage but high bandwidth and speeds, 5G mmWave is poised to revolutionize wireless communication and imaging, particularly in autonomous vehicles and the manufacturing sector. The 26 GHz spectrum, allocated exclusively by Germany’s Federal Network Agency, is currently designated for local applications, highlighting its specialized use.
Key Points:
- First Trial and Commercial Offering: Deutsche Telekom successfully trialed and launched 5G mmWave at 26 GHz for industrial customers.
- High Performance: Achieved low latency (3-4 ms RTT) and high data rates (4 Gbps download, 2 Gbps upload) in trials.
- Enabled by the global IoT solutions provider, Telit Cinterion.
- Industrial Applications: Ideal for AI data analysis, autonomous vehicles, and data-intensive manufacturing applications.
