Telkomsel trials FDD-LTE Massive MIMO
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Indonesia’s Telkomsel has completed Indonesia’s first FDD-LTE massive multiple input multiple output (Massive MIMO) field trial in collaboration with ZTE.
The achieved a nearly four-fold increase in data throughput compared to existing 2×2 MIMO FDD-LTE networks to 468Mbps.
It was conducted at one of the largest and most densely populated cities in eastern Indonesia – Makassar. The trial used ZTE’s FD-LTE Massive MIMO solution n existing commercially available handsets and MiFi units in a simultaneous 4 handsets / MiFi configuration.
ZTE and Telkomsel have now agreed to continue with the next phase of FDD-LTE Massive MIMO field trials before a potential wider rollout to the Telkomsel LTE network.
“We are constantly improving our technology and readiness of our next-generation networks to cope with the growing global trend,” Telkomsel VP of technology and system Indra Mardiatna said.
“This is in line with our vision of digital transformation to always be at the forefront of implementing the latest mobile cellular technologies that will provide substantial benefits to the people of Indonesia in the future.”
ZTE is currently collaborating with over 20 major operators worldwide on Pre5G development, trials and deployments, and has been conducting Pre5G Massive MIMO pilot projects since 2015.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which companies collaborated on this FDD-LTE Massive MIMO field trial?
Which companies collaborated on this FDD-LTE Massive MIMO field trial?
Indonesia’s Telkomsel completed this field trial in collaboration with ZTE. They are now working together on the next phase of FDD-LTE Massive MIMO trials.
Q.What was the data throughput increase achieved during the trial?
What was the data throughput increase achieved during the trial?
The trial achieved a nearly four-fold increase in data throughput. This means the network reached 468Mbps, significantly higher than existing 2x2 MIMO FDD-LTE networks.
Q.Where was this FDD-LTE Massive MIMO field trial conducted?
Where was this FDD-LTE Massive MIMO field trial conducted?
The trial took place in Makassar, one of the largest and most densely populated cities in eastern Indonesia. This location was likely chosen due to its high user density.
Q.What equipment was used for the trial?
What equipment was used for the trial?
The trial used ZTE’s FD-LTE Massive MIMO solution. It was tested with existing, commercially available handsets and MiFi units in a simultaneous configuration of four devices.
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