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Vodafone says successfully conducted trial connecting next-generation 5G smartphones to its network for first time

Published: 07:11 20 Feb 2019 EST

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Vodafone pointed out that it has already rolled out a 5G network in the Spanish city centre of Barcelona

Vodafone PLC (LON:VOD) said it has conducted a successful trial connecting next-generation 5G smartphones to its network for the first time as it prepares to launch 5G in some European cities in the second half of 2019.

The FTSE 100-listed mobiles phone group said it had made an ultra-high-resolution 4K video call during trials in Madrid and Barcelona, at speeds 10 times faster than current 4G technology.

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Vodafone pointed out that it has already rolled out a 5G network in the Spanish city centre of Barcelona. During the Mobile World Congress, which starts on 25 February in Barcelona, a car will drive around the city streets measuring and reporting the 1.5 Gbps speeds that the network is already delivering. 

Johan Wibergh, the company’s chief technology officer commented: "Vodafone's networks are increasingly ready for 5G, which will enable us to deliver significant benefits over time for consumers, businesses and society. Our focus now is on optimising the customer experience before we launch 5G in some European cities later this year."

Worldwide commercial launch of 5G is expected in 2020, and some countries led by the United States, China and South Korea have already announced or carried out deployments on a small scale.

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