Ericsson and Telstra achieve 5G uplink speed of 447 Mbps

Telstra and Ericsson claim to have achieved a 5G uplink speed of 447 Mbps in a sub-6 GHz 5G Standalone (SA) network, surpassing the previous record by over 100 Mbps and setting a new benchmark for global uplink performance in 5G SA networks. The new record is significant as uplink performance is essential for high-definition live streaming, video conferencing and other upload data-heavy applications, particularly in entertainment, industrial and enterprise environments.

Earlier this year, Ericsson, Telstra and Qualcomm announced they had reached 340 Mbps uplink speeds on Telstra’s 5G SA network using sub-6 GHz frequencies. The latest milestone — achieved in the live commercial network at Telstra’s Southport Innovation Centre — was accomplished using two frequency division duplex (FDD) carriers of 40 MHz from the 1800 MHz band and 2600 MHz band using carrier aggregation technology.

The record marks a major achievement in Telstra’s journey towards a ubiquitous SA network, with the mid band (1800 and 2600 MHz) playing a key role. Telstra aims to move all traffic to 5G SA, where the network is more advanced and efficient and where a superior customer experience can be provided, including differentiated services.

Looking ahead, Ericsson and Telstra will continue to collaborate on redefining the limits of network capabilities. By optimising spectrum assets and enhancing the performance of 5G SA networks, the two companies aim to deliver next-generation services to consumers and businesses alike, supporting critical sectors such as health care, manufacturing and logistics. With networks becoming more intelligent, Ericsson will enable features where carriers can be automatically selected to provide the best experience to customers.

“The 447 Mbps record achieved on our 5G Standalone network at Southport represents a significant leap forward in what is possible with 5G, especially in meeting the increasing demands for faster, more reliable data connections for a wide range of services and industries,” said Sri Amirthalingam, Telstra Wireless Engineering Executive.

Emilio Romeo, Head of Ericsson Australia and New Zealand, added, “The latest achievement is a testament to the strong partnership between Ericsson and Telstra and our shared vision of advancing 5G to its full potential. The enhanced uplink capabilities demonstrated by this new world record will enable new applications that require high data throughput and low latency, supporting the demands of industries and consumers alike.”

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