TIM and Ericsson Reach new European Record for 5G Speed

TIM and Ericsson, alongside Qualcomm, have successfully completed Europe’s first connection overcoming the 2 Gbps speed barrier on a 5G live commercial network. The connection was completed on a 26 GHz mmWave frequency that was acquired by TIM as part of the Italian government’s 5G bid.

The achievement represents yet another milestone in mmWave, following the first 5G connection in Italy and the first 5G videocall in Europe. The performance will improve significantly throughout 2020 as the network will be able to use up to 800 MHz and afterwards up to 1000 MHz, moving the world closer to new Industry 4.0 scenarios with exceptionally fast services, extremely low latency and high levels of security and reliability.

“TIM has been a pioneer of mmWave spectrum innovation and with this new European 5G record, the company confirms its technological leadership. Thanks to our innovation and cutting-edge network infrastructure, we are enabling the entire country’s digital transformation. This milestone paves the way for the development of new 5G solutions to grant fixed ultrabroadband to families, companies and public authorities not yet covered,“ said Michele Gamberini, TIM’s Chief Technology and Information Officer.

“5G will be the main innovation platform of the next decade and it will allow Italy to be increasingly competitive and attractive on the global stage. We are extremely pleased that TIM has chosen Ericsson's 5G technology to achieve this important milestone, placing our country at the forefront of 5G commercial implementation. This confirms our technological leadership and readiness to anticipate new market demands,“ said Emanuele Iannetti, Country Manager at Ericsson Italy.