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Samsung has been messing around with experimental 5G, the next generation of mobile data, and what they found with their tests is mind-blowing. Stationary, Samsung was able to get a stable data rate of ~7.5gbps (which is about 950MB/s). On a test track going ~60MPH/110KPH, they were able to achieve a stable data rate of 1.2gbps (or ~150MB/s). In short, Samsung has managed to get data speeds that are Sanic fast working in South Korea.
Samsung says these impressive figures are due to the high-frequency 28GHz signal used. Previously, this meant a short range, but the company says it's got around that weakness with "Hybrid Adaptive Array Technology" that boosts the range of the signal. And if that collaboration between Korea and Europe still stands, these ridiculous on-the-go speeds could well make their way outside Asia.
Check out the video above for Samsung's demonstration. This is amazing IMO, 7.5gbps is an insane peak rate for mobile data, it's miles faster than Google Fiber's quickest internet plan (1gbps). While 5G won't be coming anytime soon (it's often referred to as "beyond 2020 mobile communications technologies"), it's definitely nice to see what early research speeds are able to accomplish.
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