Samsung just announced that it successfully completed testing of a crucial technology, considered to be the staple of the future 6G network. For those who don’t know, Samsung is also involved in the research and development of telecommunications networking equipment, not just smartphones.
Samsung has partnered with KT Corporation and completed a test of the eXtreme multiple-input multiple-output (X-MIMO) technology in the 7GHz band. They achieved a peak download speed of a whopping 3Gbps by using an ultra-high-density antenna system. The said system incorporates four times the number of antennas without increasing the physical size of the equipment. It’s roughly the same size as previous generations.
X-MIMO is said to be the pillar of 6G networks as the 7GHz band is considered to be the best solution for 6G networks right now. It strikes a good balance between capacity and coverage and is still in the millimeter wave band.
Researchers streamed eight data streams from the base station to a user device, using KT’s expertise in replicating real-world, outdoor network conditions.
Of course, there’s still a long way to go when it comes to 6G, but Samsung is clearly on the right path to becoming a pioneer in the development of the next-generation mobile network.
