Globalstar Achieves First 5G Data Call with XCOM RAN on Band n53 Spectrum

Globalstar announced the successful completion of its first 5G data call using its band n53 spectrum, achieving download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 60 Mbps. The test, conducted with XCOM RAN prototype radios and the latest 5G modules, validates the use of Band n53 for mission-critical applications such as robotics, autonomous forklifts, augmented reality (AR), and enhanced video, enabling seamless operation. This achievement builds on the 4G testing announced in October at the Mobile World Congress in Las Vegas, the company said.

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The mobile satellite and communications services provider highlighted that the device ecosystem is maturing to support licensed and globally available 10 MHz channel. Globalstar has partnered with Quectel Wireless Solutions and Telit Cinterion to showcase the capabilities of its spectrum.

“We’re building on the progress we announced earlier this fall with the 4G integration of the Band 53 ecosystem with our partners at Global Telcom and others,” said Vice President of Terrestrial Networks at Globalstar. “Now we are extending focus to the 5G ecosystem and partnering with several key OEMs who are utilising the Qualcomm chipset, and I expect it to rapidly proliferate as companies see how 5G on Band 53 can not only remove the worry of losing connectivity on unlicensed spectrum but gain efficiencies for their critical applications.”

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