A1 Belarus, in partnership with the state-owned infrastructure operator beCloud, has completed a major upgrade to its LTE network in Gomel. The operator said that additional capacity has been deployed in the 2,600 MHz frequency band. Post this enhancement and the integration of advanced MIMO 4x4 technology, the total capacity of the 4G network available to A1 subscribers has nearly doubled, A1 Belarus said.
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A1 Belarus and beCloud Complete LTE Upgrade
MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology utilises simultaneous data transmission and reception across multiple streams, significantly improving both the speed and quality of the signal, A1 Belarus explained. This upgrade, which marks the second major capacity increase this year, aims to provide stable and faster mobile internet access for a growing number of users in high-density urban areas.
A1 stated that infrastructure operator beCloud is involved in the construction, operation, and rollout of a unified LTE network in Belarus. As part of this cooperation, A1 provides beCloud with its technical infrastructure and transport network, which is based on hybrid, radio, and fiber-optic communication lines, for the installation of equipment that supports 4G.
Deployment of HD Codecs
In an earlier development in August, A1 Belarus announced the deployment of HD codecs to improve voice transmission quality. A1 and MTS have begun using HD codecs for voice message transmission at the interconnection point between their networks.
Reportedly, the implementation of this technology allows for the transmission of speech with virtually no distortion, as well as clearer sound quality and maximum voice recognition.
The deployment of HD codecs at the traffic handover point between A1 and MTS was carried out with the support of RUE Beltelecom. The transmitted frequency range has been expanded from 300–3,400 Hz to 50–7,000 Hz following the deployment of HD codecs.
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No Special Settings Required
The operator said no special settings are required from the subscriber's end on mobile devices. All subscribers whose equipment supports HD codecs will be able to make calls to the partner's network using the new technology.
