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Ericsson has achieved a record download speed of 5.7Gbps for the world’s first 6CC (component carrier) data call. This was accomplished by combining six component carriers, using three FDD bands and three TDD bands in sub-6GHz.

The testing was carried out in an Ericsson lab, utilizing the company’s RAN Compute hardware, carrier aggregation software, and Advanced RAN Coordination functionality. By combining FDD spectrum with TDD spectrum, more users can benefit from carrier aggregation gains.

A total of 400MHz of bandwidth was aggregated, with FDD bandwidths ranging from 20MHz to 50MHz. The six-component carrier capability allows communications service providers to optimize network and spectrum assets, delivering higher data speeds and capacity. This results in better audio and video quality for streaming users, faster file downloads, and an improved working environment for digital nomads.

Sibel Tombaz, Head of Product Line 5G RAN at Ericsson Networks, expressed the company’s commitment to continuously improving carrier aggregation. They aim to work with ecosystem partners to make this new band combination a reality.

Carrier Aggregation is crucial in maximizing the performance of 5G by utilizing scattered spectrum assets. With 6CC, service providers will be able to maximize the use of allocated spectrum and optimize combined bandwidth for a superior mobile experience.

The achievement by Ericsson demonstrates their dedication to meeting the growing demand for high-capacity, ultra-high-speed 5G.

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