Scientists were able to transfer data at speeds of 938 Gbps during an experiment that broke the record in the area of wireless transmission.
The record, and isn’t far from a rate of just one gigabit each second, lets users download a 30GB 4K Ultra HD video in 0.26 seconds. Comparatively, downloading the same movie via the US 5G network, which averages 140 to 230 Mbps, will take between 17 and 29 minutes. The average speed for 5G in the UK is also 100Mbps.
A new method to measure the speed of wireless transmission
To set this record in the field, researchers have merged optical and radio technologies that enable them to work with radio frequency wavelengths of up to 150 GHz. Researchers have published the research methodology in the Journal of Lightwave Technology.
In all 5G connections, data is transferred through small frequencies that are below 6 GHz. These frequencies are very congested. Therefore, data is transmitted at a slower rate than the typical bandwidth of 20 Gbps, which is typical of 5G technology.
“University College London” (UCL) researchers have utilized optical and radio technology in more radio frequencies for this research. It is the first time this technique has been used to resolve the problem.
Zhijin Liu, lead author of the study and a professor of engineering in electrical at UCL:
“Current wireless communication systems struggle to handle the ever-increasing demand for high-speed data access, and fiber optic networking prevents that. Our approach increases bandwidth by using more available frequencies while maintaining signal quality and providing flexibility in accessing different frequency sources. This results in ultra-fast and reliable wireless networks that overcome the speed bottleneck between user terminals and the Internet.”
