COSMOTE: first to be technologically ready for 5G Stand-Alone in Greece 21/12/2023
- Technical tests for the 5G SA operation completed
- Commercial availability of 5G SA within 2024
COSMOTE is preparing to take the next step in wireless communications, as it has completed the upgrade of its 5th generation mobile network infrastructure to 5G SA (Stand-Alone), which will “unlock” even higher download and upload speeds, zero latency, improved indoor coverage and even greater reliability of communications. Technical tests for 5G SA’s operation have also been completed, while 5G SA is expected to be commercially available by COSMOTE within 2024.
5G SA will offer even more possibilities, such as the ability to “slice” 5G network infrastructure resources (dynamic network slicing). More specifically, network slices are virtual networks that provide specialized features (bandwidth, response, etc.). Each network slice is perfectly adapted to the needs and requirements of the various applications users use at different times. This is very important for vertical markets, as it allows for the creation of multiple, configured and independent networks, which are located on common infrastructure.
“We are continuing to pioneer – and thanks to the intensive work of our people, we are the first to have prepared our network to welcome 5G SA. This is the next stage in the development of the 5G network, which will unleash its limitless potential and bring consumers and businesses closer to the Gigabit Society. Our next goal is to make 5G SA commercially available in the first months of 2024”, stated Mr. Stefanos Theocharopoulos, OTE Group’s Chief Technology & Operations Officer.
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