Sydney, Australia – Nokia, in collaboration with TPG Telecom and MediaTek, today showcased a ground-breaking live 360-degree video broadcast on the future of the Metaverse. Enabled by Nokia’s state-of-the-art 5G Uplink Carrier Aggregation technology, the demonstration promises to transform the experience of watching TV, movies, and sports.
5g Uplink Carrier Aggregation: A Groundbreaking Demonstration
The joint demonstration utilized Nokia’s innovative 5G Uplink Carrier Aggregation feature, TPG Telecom’s commercial 5G network, and MediaTek’s cutting-edge mobile chipset technology to enable real-time transmission of high-quality 360-degree video.
By combining two or more sub-6 GHz frequency bands, Nokia’s CA technology delivers optimized 5G uplink speeds, achieving a peak uplink throughput of 159 Mbps.
David Yeo, General Manager of Wireless Access Networks at TPG Telecom, applauded the collaboration, stating:
“This is a great demonstration of the immersive and innovative capability that TPG Telecom’s cutting-edge 5G network can deliver to consumers and businesses alike. We look forward to future collaborations with Nokia and MediaTek as we work together to unlock a new world of content and possibilities for our customers.“
The Future of the Metaverse
During the demonstration, Leslie Shannon, Nokia’s Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting, gave a talk about the future of the Metaverse, emphasizing how 5G Uplink Carrier Aggregation and 360-degree video are key components of industrial Metaverse experiences.
These technologies enable new innovative capabilities, allowing acceleration in the deployment, adoption, and monetization of Industry 4.0. They even facilitate remote handling of potentially dangerous jobs, such as handling explosives, through VR headsets.
Response from Industry Leaders
Andrew Cope, Head of Oceania at Nokia, spoke about the project, saying:
“Collaborating with TPG Telecom and MediaTek on this exciting project showcases a key building block of the Metaverse: 360-degree video streaming. This breakthrough technology is vital for the immersive future needed to take industrial digitalization to the next level.“
Dr. HC Hwang, General Manager of Wireless Communication System and Partnerships at MediaTek, added:
“The 360-degree video broadcasting demonstrates the diverse capabilities of MediaTek’s industry-leading M80 5G modem. We are enabling our vision is to grow the 5G ecosystem through continuously enhancing 5G capacity and performance with features that add value to consumers of smartphones and mobile broadband 5G devices.”
About Nokia
Nokia, the B2B technology innovation leader, is pioneering networks that sense, think, and act, leveraging its work across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. With a focus on intellectual property and long-term research, Nokia is trusted worldwide to deliver secure, reliable, and sustainable networks.
A thrilling new chapter for Metaverse & 5g Technology
The collaboration between Nokia, TPG Telecom, and MediaTek in the field of 5G Uplink Carrier Aggregation opens a thrilling new chapter in the story of the Metaverse and 5G technology. The fusion of 360-degree video broadcasting with cutting-edge 5G technology not only promises a transformative experience for consumers but also showcases the remarkable strides being made in the tech world.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this exciting development. How do you see 5G Uplink Carrier Aggregation shaping the future of the Metaverse? Leave a comment below, and let’s explore the future together.
