A1 and Nokia give a sneak peek of how 6G could be deployed

The A1 Technology Center in Vienna, and Nokia have streamed video over a 6G test network proving that urban capacities can be increased with an existing network.

The spectrum tested can be used in existing macro networks and is compatible with current mobile radio cells.  A Nokia 128TRX Massive MIMO transmitter and a MediaTec test terminal were used as receivers. 

It is the first time 6G has been tested in Central Europe, and indicates how future networks will be able to handle more devices, faster speeds, and new innovations such as, self-driving cars, and artificial intelligence.

The video was streamed using “upper 6 GHz spectrum which can carry more data and much faster than 5G.

The A1 team says this test proves 6G can be built on current mobile networks without having to start from scratch and could help networks use smart tech to run more efficiently and safely.

Christoph Rohr, Country Manager, Nokia: “We are just at the beginning of a long journey, but with this proof of concept, we have demonstrated that 6G will not only  meet the growing demand for data traffic but also unlock groundbreaking possibilities, such as network sensing and the transformative role of AI in the networks of the future in an efficient, sustainable and secure way.”