LG U+ Completes 5G Standalone Mode Testing on Commercial Network
Published2020.05.05 09:41Equipment Co-developed with Ariatech and Telcoware Also Successfully Demonstrated
The commercialization of 5G SA is drawing closer.
On the 5th, LG U+ completed 5G service testing on its commercial network based on 5G Standalone (SA) mode standards.
The currently deployed 5G network uses the 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) method, which is designed to operate partially with LTE networks. Once 5G Standalone mode is commercialized, it will enable optimized quality of service by service type, minimized communication latency, and improved terminal power consumption.
LG U+ conducted interoperability testing between base station equipment in the Seoul area 5G commercial network and signal packet processing core equipment. The company also successfully demonstrated interoperability with 5G subscriber information management equipment and network slicing-related equipment jointly developed with Ariatech and Telcoware.
U+ conducted testing on the commercial network for essential verification items required for 5G SA commercialization, including subscriber authentication, data transmission and reception, and mobility between base station equipment regions based on 5G SA standards.
Park Song-chul, Head of Network Technology Operations at LG U+, stated, "We will enhance the 5G Standalone mode technology verified this time and thoroughly prepare for commercialization to ensure no quality issues occur."
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