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Turkcell Achieves ‘World Record’ 2.283Gbps Speed in 5G Trial

Turkcell has achieved downlink
transmission speeds of 2.283Gbps in an
Istanbul-based trial, claiming that this
feat represents a ‘world record speed’.
The tests were carried out in conjunction
with Ericsson and utilized spectrum in
the 3.5GHz band and a 5G-compatible
smartphone, the Oppo Reno 5G. The trial
utilized non-standalone architecture,
meaning the smartphone connected to
4.5G and 5G networks simultaneously.
Gediz Sezgin, CTO at Turkcell, commented:
‘With world record speeds yielded on
Turkey’s first 5G-device test, Turkcell
proudly added another first to its track
record. We have one of the world’s fastest
networks in Turkey and with this milestone
passed, we continue our efforts to build
the best 5G network.’

T-Mobile Netherlands Performs 850Mbps 5G Smartphone Test

T-Mobile Netherlands has achieved Kim Larsen said: ‘We’re proud to have been Field Lab, consumers can get a taste of
850Mbps data download speed on its 5G the first to achieve a 5G connection on a the possibilities that 5G will offer in the
Field Lab test network at its headquarters live network using an OPPO smartphone. future.’ The Netherlands is gearing up
in The Hague using the OPPO Reno 5G T-Mobile is always looking for the newest, for 5G launches in 2020 after an auction
smartphone. The speed compares with a fastest, and most innovative smartphones of 700MHz frequencies scheduled for
maximum data rate of about 400Mbps on for its customers. By experimenting with completion early in the year.
T-Mobile’s 4G network. The operator’s CTO a variety of 5G functionalities in our 5G

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