According to Vodafone's report, the test uses a test network and test equipment to perform real-time data calls for 4G to 5G dual connectivity, starting with 4G and then establishing a data connection over a 5G network.The report states that participating engineers Use the same method to successfully test live HD video calls.
Vodafone and Huawei tests mark the first performance of all end-to-end elements of 5G networks, according to released data, including not only 5G connection data, but also call setup and routing control information between 4G and 5G networks. The two companies have set up a 5G NR end-to-end test network using the 3.7GHz band and have also used Huawei's wireless access network and core network equipment to support a microservices-centric architecture, control plane And user plane separation as well as unified access and network layering technology testing.
Yang Chaobin, president of Huawei 5G product line, said at the press conference: "This test result shows that the 5G technology based on the 3GPP standard is mature and we are going to continue to work with Vodafone to enter the 5G commercial test phase."