At the ongoing Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019, Reliance Jio and Samsung are showcasing several use cases of 5G as well as advanced 4G LTE and 5G technology used in combination as a dual-connected mode network. These demonstrations are designed to show use cases that can benefit customers and enterprises.
To showcase 5G for India, Samsung and Jio have deployed multiple technology solutions such as Samsung Networks’ 5G product portfolio, including its 3.5GHz solution for 5G Massive MIMO Unit (MMU), its 28GHz Access Unit (AU) and 5G mobile devices. The demonstrations include:
- Virtual Classroom allows attendees to watch 360-degree virtual lecture taken from a classroom in Jio’s Reliance Corporate Park (RCP) in Mumbai.
- Massive Full High-Definition (HD) Content Streaming shows FHD video streaming on multiple smartphones (Galaxy S10 5G) simultaneously and 4K video streaming using multiple 5G tablets which is meant to the show massive entertainment capabilities of 5G.
With regards to LTE technologies, Jio and Samsung are demonstrating a live “public safety network over LTE” (PS-LTE) featuring Mission-Critical-Push-To-X (MCPTX) communication. Code named “OneNet”, the technology is potentially designed to be India’s Emergency Communication Network. This technology utilizes the real-time streaming of videos and high-definition images capabilities of LTE to enable first responders and control towers to engage in highly effective communications during time-critical situations.
Commenting on these demonstrations, Mathew Oommen, President of Reliance Jio Infocomm said:
The unprecedented data growth and the mobile internet adoption and revolution that Jio brought to India has fundamentally changed the life of every Indian, We as Jio, working closely with key partners like Samsung will ensure that we continue to help India leapfrog traditional technologies by advancing the existing 4G all-IP infrastructure and leverage the end-to-end fiber, 5G, and IoT ecosystems towards a digital infrastructure platform. This digital platform will deliver on the aspirations of all Indians, our businesses, and the emerging digital society that is fundamental to accelerating the digital economy and ensuring digital freedom for India.
Paul Kyungwhoon Cheun, Executive Vice President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung Electronics, said:
Having superior LTE networks is a key asset for operators in moving towards the 5G era, and Jio has reached that compelling competency. Samsung has been working in close cooperation with Jio to bring a digital transformation including the transition to 4G throughout India for over seven years. Samsung and Jio will continue to join forces in bringing next generation innovation across the country, harnessing the full 5G potential in driving further growth of a ‘Digital India’.”