MediaTek, Optus, and Nokia Demonstrate Advanced 5G Network Capabilities
What happened
Optus and Nokia demonstrated a new method to utilize Optus’s existing 900MHz spectrum. This involved a new chipset from MediaTek and commercial smartphone support from OPPO. In a live test in the ACT, the new configuration delivered download speeds up to 91% faster outdoors and 51% faster indoors compared to the existing network.
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Why it matters
The collaboration demonstrates how new chipsets and network innovation can improve the use of finite low-band spectrum. This technology aims to deliver stronger mobile performance in difficult areas, such as deep inside buildings and across regional Australia.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- QualcommSpeculative
Qualcomm might face competitive pressure on sales due to the superior 5G performance demonstrated by MediaTek.
- TSMCSpeculative
TSMC could see increased demand for manufacturing volume of MediaTek's successful chipsets.
- SingtelSpeculative
Singtel may see improved ownership value if Optus's competitive position is boosted by the network capability.