Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Comcast announced that Comcast is working with Samsung to provide 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions that can be used to improve 5G connectivity for Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile customers in Comcast’s service areas.
Samsung will provide 5G RAN solutions for Comcast’s efforts to provide 5G access to home and business customers in the United States using Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and 600 MHz spectrum.
Samsung 5G RAN products to be supplied include radios for CBRS and 600 MHz, baseband units and a newly developed 5G CBRS Strand small cell that can be deployed on Comcast’s overhead cable lines (ie. say strand). By using the new compact and lightweight small cell product, cable operators like Comcast can more easily and affordably deliver 5G cellular connectivity by leveraging their existing DOCSIS infrastructure without having to build or acquire additional cell sites.
“Our low-cap approach to delivering enhanced 5G connectivity in service areas where we have a high concentration of traffic and wired infrastructure is smart for our business and even better for customers who will benefit from coverage, speeds and broader pricing,” says Tom Nagel. , SVP of Wireless Strategy at Comcast.
“We are thrilled to partner with Comcast on its journey to deliver the most enhanced 5G experiences available to its customers,” said Mark Louison, executive vice president and head of network operations, Samsung Electronics America. “With this partnership, Samsung continues to build on its leadership in wireless technology in commercial 5G deployments. We look forward to helping Comcast achieve its goals by providing best-in-class 5G mobile services to their Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business customers.
As demand for reliable Internet access inside and outside the home and office increases rapidly, Comcast’s mid-band (CBRS) and low-band (600 MHz) spectrum enables the company to supplement its existing Xfinity Wi-Fi network and cellular network partnership with an additional 5G connection. coverage in certain high traffic areas within its service areas. Comcast and Samsung are conducting field trials of their new 5G network solution and are currently expanding those trials to include Comcast employee testing.
Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile services are designed for the way people use mobile today, with the Internet at the heart of the experience. Calls and texts are free, and customers can enjoy the freedom to pay per piece at $15 for 1GB, $30 for 3GB or $60 for 10GB, or unlimited at $45 for one line or $30/line for two to four lines. some of the most competitive prices on the market. Customers can switch between payment options at any time for any line in their account. For pricing and availability details, please visit Xfinity Mobile or Comcast Business Mobile.
Samsung has successfully delivered end-to-end 5G solutions including chipsets, radios and cores. Through continuous research and development, Samsung is pushing the industry to advance 5G networks with its market-leading product portfolio ranging from RAN and Core to private network solutions and AI-powered automation tools. The company currently provides network solutions to mobile operators that provide connectivity to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.
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