Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies have conducted the first inter-vendor interoperability testing of LTE Category 6, which promises potential speeds of up to 300 Mbps.
The final stages of testing, which were completed in collaboration with Telstra, was based on ready-to-release versions of Ericsson’s L14A software release. Ericsson said its L14A software leverages load balancing for better spectrum efficiency and improved user experience during high-load situations. It supports all bandwidth and frequency combinations for up to 40MHz Carrier Aggregation, providing users with speeds of up to 300 Mbps. The test also used Qualcomm;s fourth-generation 3G/LTE multimode modem, the Qualcomm Gobi 9×35 chipset.
Håkan Eriksson, CEO, Australia and New Zealand at Ericsson, says: “We are pleased to see 300Mbps achieved and we’re excited about the superior broadband experience this will enable. With the introduction of Category 6, adoption of LTE Advanced is expected to accelerate, with a key factor being the availability of commercial infrastructure and global chipsets for smartphones.”
