Optus aggregates 3.5 GHz with mmWave, plans commercial launch this year

Optus has shared details of a lab trial that saw it aggregate 3.5 GHz frequencies with spectrum in the 26 GHz mmWave band to enable it to provide high-speed 5G connectivity over a wider area.
The Australian telco showcased the use of New Radio Dual Connectivity (NR-DC) technology to aggregate its mid-band 3.5 GHz spectrum assets with its recently-acquired 26 GHz spectrum at a demonstration in Sydney, alongside vendor partners Ericsson and MediaTek. But this is not just about Optus taking the opp