Written by Ericsson
Telstra (ASX: TLS) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced Australia’s first implementation and validation of the next evolution of 5G technology, using Ericsson’s pre-commercial Reduced Capability (RedCap) software on Telstra’s 5G commercial network using a MediaTek RedCap testing device.
Telstra and Ericsson utilised one of the new 5G features, Voice over New Radio (VoNR) where a voice call was made using a MediaTek RedCap testing device. The VoNR call on frequency division duplex (FDD) was made in Box Hill, Victoria and signals the start of ongoing testing and validation of this new 5G capability on Telstra’s network.
RedCap is a new 5G capability that builds on the industry progress of 4G IoT technologies such as Cat-M and Narrowband-IoT. The new benefits delivered by RedCap include reduced device chipset cost, complexity and power consumption while supporting higher data rates and key 5G service enablers delivered via 5G standalone.
This Australian first VoNR call using RedCap on Telstra’s commercial 5G network shows how the new software can enhance the functionality of wearables such as smartwatches. RedCap will also enable a number of new service capabilities such as longer battery life, AR/VR functionality and enhanced video monitoring.
