Russian engineers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) have presented a new 5G standard antenna, which during testing demonstrated an impressive data transfer rate of up to 1 Gbps.
This result puts the development on par with global leaders in the field of mobile communications. However, experts emphasize that to confirm the stated characteristics, additional tests are needed under real operating conditions, especially in densely populated cities.
The antenna, created by MIPT specialists, is designed to serve a large number of users in a specific area. It is fully assembled from domestic components. During tests at VDNH in Moscow, the device showed a speed that is ten times higher than standard home internet speeds.
Grigory Seregin, Head of the Department of Applied Research at MIPT, noted that the use of exclusively Russian materials and components creates certain difficulties in development. According to him, this also demonstrates the possibility of creating high-speed 5G networks based on domestic technologies.
Despite the theoretical maximum data transfer rate of 20 Gbps for 5G networks, in practice most countries demonstrate significantly lower rates. The leaders in mobile internet speed remain the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, where median speeds reach 539, 529, and 350 Mbps, respectively. In South Korea, the average 5G speed is 456 Mbps.
A key feature of the new antenna is the support for MIMO technology, which allows serving multiple users simultaneously without losing speed. The device operates in the frequency range from 4800 to 5000 MHz, which corresponds to Russian 5G standards.
Experts emphasize that for the successful implementation of 5G in Russia, it is necessary not only to have high-speed antennas, but also the corresponding equipment for base stations. It is also important that users' smartphones support new technologies. It is expected that, taking into account the allocated frequencies and active development of equipment, the deployment of 5G in Russia may begin as early as 2026.
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