AT&T Expands 5G Testing With Nokia

AT&T is expanding its 5G wireless connectivity testing, and Nokia is lending a hand.

The carrier is conducting system and software architecture lab work in Middletown, N.J., Atlanta, Ga., and San Ramon, Calif. That comes after itannounced a February partnership with Ericsson and Intel to begin work on 5G solutions in the second quarter, with plans for outdoor trials over the summer and tests at fixed locations in Austin, Texas before the end of this year.

"We've seen great results in our 5G lab trials, including reaching speeds above 10 gigabits per second in early tests with Ericsson," Tom Keathley, senior vice president of AT&T wireless network architecture and design, said in a statement.

The company is also simulating real-world situations—increased amounts of data transmission during a concert or sporting event, for example—which lets it test advancements like connectivity signal performance, reliability, range, and coverage.

With 5G, customers will be able to download a TV show in fewer than three seconds, and avoid dreaded latency between pressing play and streaming.

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