Maxis, Huawei Malaysia deploy triband massive-MIMO site

  • Deployment addresses rapid growth of data traffic, diverse service demands
  • Massive-MIMO capable of boosting network capacity by 3x, enhance user experience by 4x

Maxis, Huawei Malaysia deploy triband massive-MIMO site

Maxis and Huawei Technologies Malaysia have successfully deployed the world’s first commercial frequency division duplex (FDD) tri-band (LTE 1800MHz, 2100MHz & 2600MHz) massive-MIMO site on a live network in Malaysia. 

In a statement, Maxis said this deployment addresses the rapid growth of data traffic and diverse service demands.

Massive-MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) is a multiple antenna technology in 4G and 5G networks where a large number of antenna arrays are used to improve the site’s capacity in heavy traffic scenarios and can be deployed in both commercial and residential areas.

Maxis said the pandemic has accelerated the need for stable connectivity with more Malaysians relying on online activities and adopting digitalisation, especially with remote working and learning.

The telco said it recorded a surge in average monthly data usage per user, from 17GB in the first quarter of 2020 to 24GB currently, and this figure is expected to grow in the future.

The Huawei FDD massive-MIMO solution’s unique array antenna design and intelligent algorithms maximises its site capacity and provides performance improvements in comparison to the previous 4T4R (4-transmit 4-receive antenna) MIMO technology at existing sites, it said.

FDD Massive-MIMO technology is capable of boosting network capacity by 3x and enhancing user experience by 4x (vs 4T4R), Maxis claimed.

Maxis, Huawei Malaysia deploy triband massive-MIMO siteGokhan Ogut (pic), chief executive officer (CEO) of Maxis said the company is constantly exploring new technologies to meet the ever-changing demands of its Rangkaian (network) of consumers. 

“It is very much in line with our commitment in empowering all Malaysians and businesses in the country to be connected in every possible way, at all times. 

“We are pleased to be working with Huawei to deploy this global first and provide the best connectivity experience for our customers so that they can always be ahead in this accelerating digital world,” he said. Maxis, Huawei Malaysia deploy triband massive-MIMO site

CEO of Huawei Malaysia, Michael Yuan (pic), commenting on the deployment, said Huawei Malaysia is honoured to share its resources and expertise with Maxis for the FDD 3 Bands Massive-MIMO project to mitigate network congestion and optimise Maxis’ spectrum efficiency, emphasising on seamless experience for customers.

“Huawei focuses on innovative chip designs and algorithms that are artificial intelligence-based. The FDD 3 Band Massive-MIMO solution is also designed with high-quality hardware material and advanced heat dissipation technologies that are energy saving in a cost-effective manner.” 

“This will future-proof digital advancement, empower businesses, protect investments, and set a new standard for mobile broadband network construction,” he said.

 

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