
Telefónica-owned operator Movistar and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have brought the first 5G test system to Argentina, allowing telecom operators and ecosystem partners such as academic institutions and industry representatives, to test 5G capabilities in a live network.

- Trial conducted during launch of the first 5G lab in Argentina
- Ericsson’s 28GHz mmWave 5G Test Bed used for the trial showed a record speed of 20Gbps
- Live 5G trial seen as first step in preparing Argentina for the next-generation technology
The trial, which took place in Buenos Aires, used Ericsson’s mmWave 28GHz 5G Test Bed solution, reaching a record speed of 20Gbps.