An employee of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on a circuit board production line for 5G equipment. — Photo courtesy of the Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Comcast have announced they are working to deliver 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions that can be used to enhance 5G connectivity for Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile customers.
Samsung will supply 5G RAN solutions for Comcast’s efforts to deliver 5G access to consumer and business customers in the US using Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and 600MHz spectrum.
Samsung 5G RAN products include radios for CBRS and 600MHz, baseband units, and a newly developed 5G CBRS Strand Small Cell that can be deployed on Comcast’s aerial cable lines (strand). Using the new compact and lightweight, small cell product, cable operators like Comcast can more efficiently and cost-effectively provide 5G cellular connectivity by leveraging their existing DOCSIS infrastructure without building or acquiring additional cell sites.
“Our capital-light approach to providing enhanced 5G connectivity in service areas where we have a high concentration of traffic and cable infrastructure is smart for our business and even better for customers who will benefit from broader coverage and industry-leading speeds and prices,” said Tom Nagel, SVP of Wireless Strategy at Comcast.
“Partnering with Samsung and leveraging their 5G network innovation leadership will help us seamlessly deliver more next-generation applications and services to our consumer and business mobile customers.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Comcast on their journey to deliver the most enhanced 5G experiences available to their customers,” said Mark Louison, Executive Vice President and Head of Networks Business, Samsung Electronics America. “With this partnership, Samsung continues to build on its wireless technology leadership in commercial 5G rollouts. We look forward to helping Comcast advance its goals in delivering best-in-class 5G mobile services for their Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business customers.”
As demand for reliable Internet access inside and outside of the home and office rapidly increases, Comcast’s mid-band (CBRS) and low-band (600MHz) spectrum enable the company to supplement its existing Xfinity WiFi network and cellular network partnership with additional 5G coverage in high-traffic areas. Comcast and Samsung are conducting field trials of their new 5G network solution and are currently expanding these trials to include Comcast employee testing.
Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile services are built for how people use mobile today, with the Internet at the core of the experience. Calls and texts are free, and customers can experience the freedom of paying by the gig at US$15 for 1GB, $30 for 3GB, or $60 for 10GB, or by going unlimited at $45 for one line or $30/line for two to four lines – some of the most competitive pricing on the market. In addition, customers can switch between payment options at any time for any line on their account.
Samsung has pioneered the successful delivery of 5G end-to-end solutions, including chipsets, radios, and core. Through ongoing research and development, Samsung drives the industry to advance 5G networks with its market-leading product portfolio, from RAN and Core to private network solutions and AI-powered automation tools. In addition, the company is currently providing network solutions to mobile operators that deliver connectivity to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.
Comcast is a global media and technology corporation. With 57 million customers across the US and Europe, Comcast primarily focuses on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming. Through the Xfinity, Comcast Business and Sky brands, the company offers broadband, wireless, and video services. — VNS