Samsung Electronics has partnered with UScellular to enhance 5G network capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic region by deploying its advanced 5G solutions.
The companies have collaborated to deploy a new network utilizing Samsung’s 5G mmWave technology alongside a virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) architecture. The collaboration aims to bolster UScellular’s fixed wireless access and mobile traffic handling.
In November, UScellular launched its new service across various markets, significantly improving connectivity for its customer base.
To facilitate this, the operator implemented Samsung’s 5G Compact Macro, a 3GPP-based distributed architecture solution, to enable mmWave connectivity and offer its customers fast, reliable mobile and broadband services. Compact Macro consolidates the baseband, radio, and antenna into a single, lightweight form factor that is easy to install.
Samsung’s mmWave technology allows the operator to access the expansive bandwidth in the 28GHz and 39GHz bands, which support ultra-high speeds and low latency. By leveraging Samsung’s advanced solutions, UScellular could rapidly enhance the 5G performance through multi-gigabit speeds.
“We’re excited to work with Samsung as we continue to enhance our next-generation network,” said Mike Dienhart, Vice President of Engineering and Network Operations of UScellular. “Tapping into the ultra-high bandwidth of the mmWave spectrum allows us to unleash new capabilities and deliver cutting-edge customer experiences. Samsung’s proven expertise in innovative 5G and vRAN makes them an ideal partner.”
Samsung is also offering its notable and widely used vRAN solution with central unit functionality to support UScellular’s virtualized network. Samsung’s vRAN provides the operator with additional bandwidth and advanced intelligence capabilities, including energy-saving features, while enabling the company to quickly scale capacity and efficiently deploy advanced services.
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