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In a recent showcase, Verizon, a leading telecommunications company in North America, has reported breaking the 5.5 Gbps speed barrier in a lab trial of its virtual Radio Access Network (RAN). This trial, though impressive in terms of numbers, reflects technology advancements more than practical benefits for average users.

The statistics presented by Verizon included the astonishing claim that such a speed could enable users to download 266 Taylor Swift albums in just a minute. However, this figure highlights the disconnect between laboratory achievements and real-world applications, where typical smartphone usage often occurs over Wi-Fi rather than cellular networks.

During the trial, Verizon utilized Samsung’s 5G equipment in conjunction with a device powered by a Mediatek processor. Notable in the technical details was Verizon’s use of carrier aggregation, which combines bandwidth from six separate sub-6GHz channels to reach the reported speeds.

Additionally, Samsung’s virtual RAN software was run on a general-purpose Intel processor rather than on a specialized chip, indicating that much of this advancement comes from general-purpose technology capabilities rather than dedicated 5G hardware.

While the speed achievements are noteworthy, questions remain regarding the practicality and necessity of such capabilities in everyday use. Nonetheless, this trial serves as an illustration of the advancements being explored within the telecom sector.

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