Almost exactly a year ago to the day, Qualcomm introduced the X50 5G modem. This morning, the chip maker announced that it has successfully tested the chip by achieving a 5G connection. The company has a target of 5Gbps, and Qualcomm was able to reach 1Gbps and above by aggregating data from two 100MHz 5G bands. The X50 modem supports carrier aggregation from up to eight 100 MHz bands.



The 5G data connection demonstration took place in Qualcomm Technologies’ laboratories in San Diego. It achieved gigabit download speeds, using several 100 MHz 5G carriers, and demonstrated a data connection in 28 GHz millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum. 5G NR mmWave is a new frontier for mobile, now made possible through the 5G NR standard, and is expected to usher in the next generation of user experiences and significantly increase network capacity.

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