Virgin Media O2 deploys first 5G sites using Samsung kit

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Virgin Media O2 has successfully completed the deployment of multiple 4G and 5G sites powered by Samsung’s radio equipment in the UK for the first time, strengthening the Korean tech giant’s bid to become to supplier to the nation’s mobile industry.

Samsung says its 64T64R Massive MIMO radios are already powering 5G services for millions of people globally and will help operators achieve better coverage and greater capacity when combined with its baseband units.

The two firms have been testing the equipment since last year, with live field trials held at sites …

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