True Corp deploys world’s largest 4T4R 4.5G network
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Thailand’s True Corporation has deployed what it says is the world’s largest commercial 4-transmit-4-receiver (4T4R) 4.5G network using Huawei RAN technology.
Huawei provided its SingleRAN 4T4R technology for the rollout. To date True Corporation’s wireless division True Move has deployed over 6,300 4T4R sites
Announcing the deployment, Huawei said compared to conventional 2T2R networks, the deployment has improved downlink throughput at cell edge by over 38% and uplink throughput by 50%.
True Corp is conducting the deployment to support Thailand’s booming demand for mobile data. Currently Thailand’s most common data charge model involves unlimited monthly packages and data usage per subscriber exceeds 1GB.
“Spectrum is extremely precious resource for all operators. Any technology which improves the spectrum efficiency attracts operators.” True Corporation executive advisor Steven Christopher Hopcraft said.
“[The] 4T4R solution improves the spectrum efficiency, and that’s the reason why True chose 4T4R. Along with the mature ecosystem, we think that the deployment of 4T4R is a wise choice.”
In January, True Move revealed that it will spend 56 billion baht ($1.59 billion) this year to roll out an LTE-Advanced network covering 97% of the population.
Questions & Answers
Q.What technology did Huawei provide for True Corp's network deployment?
What technology did Huawei provide for True Corp's network deployment?
Huawei supplied its SingleRAN 4T4R technology for True Corporation's deployment. This enabled True Corp to build what it claims is the world's largest commercial 4T4R 4.5G network.
Q.What performance improvements has the 4T4R network shown compared to older technology?
What performance improvements has the 4T4R network shown compared to older technology?
Compared to conventional 2T2R networks, the 4T4R deployment has improved downlink throughput at the cell edge by over 38%. Uplink throughput has also seen a significant improvement of 50%.
Q.Why did True Corp choose to deploy the 4T4R solution?
Why did True Corp choose to deploy the 4T4R solution?
True Corp chose 4T4R because it improves spectrum efficiency, which is a crucial factor for operators. Steven Christopher Hopcraft, an executive advisor, stated that along with a mature ecosystem, it was considered a wise choice.
Q.What is True Move's budget for network rollout this year and what will it achieve?
What is True Move's budget for network rollout this year and what will it achieve?
True Move plans to spend 56 billion baht ($1.59 billion) this year. This investment is for rolling out an LTE-Advanced network that aims to cover 97% of the population.
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