LG U+ Unveils 5G Core Networking Equipment Jointly Developed with Nokia at MWC

LG U+ unveiled its 5G core networking equipment, which was jointly developed with global telecom network solution firm Nokia, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in Barcelona, Spain, on Feb. 28 (local time).

The Self BackHole Node, which was displayed at the Nokia booth this month, steers radio waves with a detour when radio waves transmitted from base stations result in deterioration of quality due to distance and obstacle. An official from LG U+ said, “Unlike other repeaters, which simply amplifies and sends radio waves from other base stations, the new equipment can maximize the arrival distance and improve the data transmission rates as it restores and resends radio signals that are diminished during transmission.”

Since it receives signals from other base stations by wireless, it doesn’t require additional wired cables, which lead to lower construction costs. In addition, the new device is light in weight and small in volume compared to other LTE base stations. The official also said, “With such features, it will be especially useful for services that require seamless data transmission on the move.”

Once the qualification is completed, the Self BackHole Node will be applied to commercial networks accommodating to the 5G service schedule. Park Song-cheol, head of the network technology group at LG U+, said, “LTE base stations are densely built across the nation and translators are inexpensive. So, there has been no need for the Self BackHole Node development so far. When ushering in the 5G era, the equipment, which can efficiently secure coverage, is expected to be frequently utilized.”