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Verizon and Samsung complete fully virtualized 5G data session on C-band spectrum
Trial used cloud-native endto-end virtualization and Massive MIMO technology to optimize 5G performance on C-band spectrum .
Verizon and Samsung Electronics have completed an end-to-end fully virtualized 5G data session over C-band spectrum in a live network environment . The new milestone was reached in preparation for its upcoming 5G Ultra Wideband expansion using its newly acquired C Band spectrum .
“ We have been driving the industry to large scale virtualization using the advanced architecture we have built into our network from the core to the far edge . This recent accomplishment paves the way for a more programmable , efficient and scalable 5G network ,” said Adam Koeppe , Senior Vice President of Technology Planning at Verizon . massive scale IOT solutions , more robust consumer devices and solutions , AR / VR , remote healthcare , autonomous robotics in manufacturing environments and ubiquitous Smart City solutions , will heavily rely on the programmability of virtualized networks .
Cloud-native virtualized architecture leads to greater flexibility , faster delivery of services , greater scalability and improved cost efficiency in networks , paving the way for wide-scale mobile Edge Computing and network slicing .
This technology enables Verizon to rapidly respond to customers ’ varied latency and computing needs . Virtualization will also lower the barrier to entry for new vendors in the ecosystem .
New entrants will accelerate innovation , reduce operating costs , and lay the groundwork for flexible network and cloud infrastructure closer to the customer , eventually leading to single digit millisecond latency .
“ We ’ re proud to mark another milestone following our first large-scale commercial 5G vRAN deployment for Verizon , which is currently servicing millions of users . This trial reinforces our commitment to helping operators evolve their advanced 5G networks ,” said Junehee Lee , Executive Vice President and Head of R & D , Networks Business at Samsung Electronics .
“ This achievement represents our dedicated efforts in leading the transition to virtualization , and helping Verizon realize greater efficiency , scalability and flexibility . vRAN is a powerful enabler for network transformation and we aim to continue leading this journey .” p
“ Customers deserve more than mere access to 5G . They deserve 5G built with the highest , gold-standard engineering practices that have positioned Verizon as the most reliable industry leader for years .”
The trials , conducted over Verizon ’ s network ( using C-band Special Temporary Authority granted to Verizon by the FCC ) in Texas , Connecticut and Massachusetts , used Samsung ’ s fully virtualized RAN ( vRAN ) solution built on its own software stack and C-band 64T64R Massive MIMO radio in coordination with Verizon ’ s virtualized core . The trials achieved speeds commensurate with traditional hardware-based equipment .
Virtualization is critical to delivering the services promised by advanced 5G networks . Key 5G use cases such as
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