HUAWEI experts told about the status and prospects of 5G technology development

HUAWEI started working on 5G communication technologies in 2009, and today is a leader in this area, having a full range of solutions for building 5G networks, from base station equipment, to customer wireless routers and smartphones.

Close cooperation with major telecom operators in Europe and Asia allowed the company to be among the first to begin the commercial deployment of 5G networks. By the end of June 2019, HUAWEI has signed 50 commercial contracts for the deployment of test 5G networks with communications providers around the world. The company is working with more than 50 operators to commercially test the technology and has already delivered more than 150,000 5G base stations, projected to reach 500,000 stations by the end of 2019. Among the first to sign contracts for 5G equipment with providers in 10 countries, including Sweden, UK, Spain, Italy, Finland, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Korea and China. In Italy, the first base station on HUAWEI 5G E2E equipment was launched commercially in the fall of 2018 by TIM and Fastweb.

HUAWEI’s contribution to the 5G communications standard and technology development can hardly be overestimated. The company has received recognition from respected industry organizations and a number of awards for 5G innovation, including Global Telecoms Awards GLOTEL for Network Software Breakthrough of the Year and Network Software Breakthrough of the Year at MWC 2018. As of December 2018, HUAWEI owned 2,570 patents in 5G communications.

HUAWEI is the only equipment provider to offer solutions for all phases of 5G network deployment, from planning and construction, to maintenance, according to customer objectives and needs. The company’s portfolio includes commercial 5G CPE terminals, mobile wireless routers, and most importantly, the innovative Mate 20 X 5G and Mate X smartphones with fifth-generation connectivity.

The foundation for HUAWEI’s future 5G customer infrastructure – the innovative Balong 5000 chip designed for wireless routers. The chip supports simultaneous operation in 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G modes, and is compatible with SA and NSA networks. This is the world’s first 5G chipset, based on 7nm process. It allows to reach up to 4.6 Gbit/s download speed in sub-6 GHz band and 6.5 Gbit/s in millimeter band. The Balong 5000 chipset also supports the V2X communications standard, which allows self-driving cars to see and hear other road users.

According to the GSMA forecast, the first commercial next-generation network in America will be launched in 2020. The country will become a leader in the implementation of 5G technology in the CIS region. According to the program “Digital Economy” by 2024, 5G networks should be deployed in all cities with a population of 300 thousand and more. human. HUAWEI plays a leading role in promoting 5G technology in America. Pilot projects have already been deployed in Kazan, during the World Football Championship, and in St. Petersburg during the International Economic Forum. HUAWEI’s partners for the deployment of 5G networks are MTS, Megafon, Beeline and Tele2.

The introduction of technologies of ultra-wideband access will open new opportunities for many industries and markets, including industrial production, computer games, autonomous transport, intelligent urban management systems, smart home systems, Internet of things, medicine, education, agriculture, and many others.