Huawei confirms the world’s first commercially‑ready Sub‑1 GHz Massive MIMO
Huawei today announced that it has officially verified the world’s first Sub‑1 GHz Massive MIMO technology for commercial use. In a recent test, the system delivered impressive results, proving it boosts network performance while staying power‑efficient.
What is MIMO?
MIMO – short for Multiple‑Input Multiple‑Output – is a wireless technique that uses several antennas at both the transmitter and receiver. It makes networks faster, covers more area, and can handle more traffic at once.
Why the new Sub‑1 GHz solution matters
Huawei says the new Massive MIMO card outperforms standard 2 T × 2 R equipment. It offers:
- Wider, deeper coverage
- A doubled coverage radius at 20 Mbps – ideal for AI‑heavy phone apps
The system works with GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR and NB‑IoT, helping operators transition all bands smoothly into 5G. Huawei aims to roll the tech out on a larger scale, allowing network operators to tap the full potential of low‑band spectrum for both mobile AI and IoT connections.
Key achievements of the technology
- Five‑fold increase in downlink capacity
- 8 dB improvement in uplink coverage
- Four‑fold boost in uplink speeds
The CEO’s words
Fang Xiang, Vice‑President of Huawei Wireless Network Product Line, said:
“Sub‑1 GHz Massive MIMO is no longer a concept, it’s a reality. This commercial verification shows its huge value in boosting spectral and energy efficiency, coverage and uplink speeds while cutting latency.”
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(Source: https://www.huawei.com/en/news/2025/10/sub1ghz-massive-mimo)
This article originally appeared on Huawei Central.
