Telstra, in collaboration with Ericsson and MediaTek, has reached a new 5G speed milestone by achieving a peak downlink speed of 9.4 Gbps on its live 5G Standalone (SA) network in Australia. In a controlled lab environment, the team surpassed the 10 Gbps mark, setting a new benchmark for mobile network performance. This achievement demonstrates the potential for significantly enhanced network capacity, benefiting users with faster downloads, seamless streaming, and robust connectivity in high-demand areas such as stadiums and transport hubs.
The record-breaking speeds were achieved at Telstra’s Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast using advanced Ericsson hardware and MediaTek’s latest chipset platform. The demonstration utilized multiple spectrum layers, New Radio Dual Connectivity (NR-DC), and NR Carrier Aggregation to enhance capacity and performance. While typical consumer speeds won’t match these peak figures, users with compatible devices in areas with the required frequency bands deployed will experience improved download speeds and connectivity. This milestone highlights the collaborative innovation pushing the boundaries of 5G for next-generation applications like AI, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR).
• Telstra achieved 9.4 Gbps downlink speed on a live 5G SA network and over 10 Gbps in a lab setup.
• Advanced network capabilities included NR-DC, NR Carrier Aggregation, and mmWave spectrum bonding.
• Equipment: Ericsson RAN Processor 6672, mmWave AIR 5322, AIR 3258, Radio 4466, and Router 6675.
• MediaTek’s latest chipset platform powered device-side performance for the demonstration.
• The achievement ensures Telstra’s 5G network is ready for high-throughput applications and growing data demands.
“This achievement is more than just a speed record—it improves the network’s capacity, which helps deliver consistency of service irrespective of time or location,” said Sri Amirthalingam, Telstra’s Executive of Wireless Network Engineering. “We’re making our infrastructure work harder through engineering excellence to ensure the highest level of performance so that customers benefit from the most advanced 5G capabilities available.”
