Tag Archives: Standalone 5G

T-Mobile reports successful test with 5G SA, rolls out VoNR in 6 cities

T-Mobile is making upgrades to its 5G network. Through these upgrades, its 5G network will be faster and more advanced.  In its announcement today, the Un-carrier revealed two key steps they are making for these upgrades: the first is with its four-carrier aggregation with 5G SA (Stand-alone). The Un-carrier was able to successfully test the technology and as a result, earn peak speeds reaching 3.3 Gbps on a Samsung Galaxy S23. This testing was able to combine … [read full article]

T-Mobile launches Standalone Ultra Capacity 5G

T-Mobile has launched its Ultra Capacity 5G on its 5G standalone (5G SA) network in the country. Prior to this, the Un-carrier’s 5G SA network is the only one in the country. And now that it has added Ultra Capacity 5G on that network, it has leveled up some more.  The new move further advances T-Mo’s network and gives its customers faster speeds. Lags are also further reduced with lower latency.  T-Mobile’s President of Technology, Neville Ray, … [read full article]

T-Mobile breaks new Standalone 5G record

Once again, T-Mobile’s engineers have set the bar for the 5G industry.  T-Mobile today revealed that they were able to aggregate three channels of mid-band 5G spectrum and were able to reach over 3Gbps speeds on its standalone 5G network. This is a remarkable achievement since it is the first time it has been done using a commercial device.  What’s even more remarkable about this accomplishment is that the engineers only used the mid-band spectrum. They did … [read full article]

T-Mobile unleashes VoNR technology

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In its latest announcement, T-Mobile revealed that they have started lighting up Voice over 5G (VoNR). In doing this, they are able to bring the only nationwide standalone 5G network in the country to the next level.  With the help of VoNR, call set-up times can be delivered slightly faster. This means that there will be less delays between the time a number is dialed and when the phone starts ringing.  Additionally, … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s 5G network achieves new milestone

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T-Mobile recently announced it has reached a new milestone with its 5G network.  Standalone 5G is an area that T-Mobile is leading in. And recently, the Un-Carrier was able to pull off the first 5G standalone (SA) New Radio Dual Connectivity (NR DC) data call under a commercial network. What this means is that T-Mo was able to combine 2.5GHz spectrum (n41) with millimeter wave (n260). And as a result, they were able to boost download speeds … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s C-Band auction win further solidifies company as 5G leader

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In the midst of a pandemic, T-Mobile has chosen to invest over $9.3 billion in the recently conducted C-Band auction by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As a result, the company has been able to acquire additional mid-spectrum that can further their 5G leadership in the country.  Today, T-Mobile’s 5G network covers 287 million people with Extended Range 5G and 125 million people with Ultra Capacity 5G. Their goal is to cover 200 million people with Ultra … [read full article]

T-Mobile standalone 5G improved coverage in rural areas

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Early in February, T-Mobile revealed its numbers and how it managed to get its best year despite an ongoing pandemic. Part of the reasons for its success in 2020 is the fact that the company was able to launch low-band, standalone 5G that helped them expand their rural coverage. By switching this network on, the company was able to expand its 5G coverage by 30 percent.  According to … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 20 update adds standalone 5G support as other Samsung, OnePlus, LG updates hit

T-Mobile’s got several software updates rolling out as we head into the weekend, including new Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra releases that should make owners of those Samsung flagships pretty happy. T-Mobile has begun pushing an update to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra that includes support for standalone 5G. T-Mo’s Des Smith confirmed this … [read full article]