Japanese service NTT Docomo introduced that it’s going to launch a super-fast 5G SA service beginning on August 1. The so-called New Radio-Twin Connectivity service (NR-DC) can be deployed on three frequency bands: two within the sub-6GHz vary (3.7GHz and 4.5GHz) and one mmWave band (28GHz).
With two 5G base stations transmitting and receiving concurrently, gadgets will have the ability to obtain obtain speeds of as much as 6.6Gbps. You will want the fitting gadget for this to work and at present there are solely three on the supported checklist.
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is your solely selection if you wish to take a look at out the brand new NR-DC service on day one, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely and Galaxy Z Fold6 will even achieve help, although that can occur in November on the earliest. Additionally, you will want the fitting subscription and SIM card, a software program replace for the telephones is likely to be required too.
| Mannequin | Max. Obtain (5G SA) | Obtainable from |
|---|---|---|
| Xperia 1 VI SO-51E | 6.6Gbps | Aug. 1, 2024 |
| Galaxy S24 Extremely SC-52E | 6.6Gbps | In/after Nov. 2024 |
| Galaxy Z Fold6 SC-55E | 6.6Gbps | In/after Nov. 2024 |
The 6.6Gbps service will initially be rolled out in components of Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. As soon as accessible, it will likely be the 5G service accessible in Japan. Proper now, Docomo is providing obtain speeds of as much as 4.9Gbps, which it launched in August 2022.
Docomo has plans to steadily develop NR-DC to new areas and can be providing extra mmWave-compatible gadgets. mmWave is required for the reason that 6.6Gbps pace is achieved by combining one sub-6GHz and one mmWave hyperlink.
Anyway, this received’t essentially be the quickest 5G service on the planet, we must anticipate assessments. For instance, a number of Chinese language makers in affiliation with China Cellular have been promoting 5.5G help with as much as 10Gbps downlink speeds. In a real-world take a look at, the Xiaomi 14 Extremely achieved 5,132Mbps. That’s higher than the vivo X100 that reached 3,619Mbps in one other take a look at. Hopefully, we’ll see how the Xperia 1 VI performs as soon as the brand new service goes dwell.
