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The test achieved peak downlink speeds of 3.4Gb\/s and uplink speeds of 200Mb\/s, demonstrating the technical feasibility of the approach on a working network.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Setup and Performance Metrics<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trial employed four-component carrier aggregation spanning 900MHz, 2.1GHz, 2.3GHz and 3.5GHz spectrum bands to deliver 220MHz of downlink bandwidth. This configuration allowed the operators to combine multiple bands and assess performance under real-world conditions rather than in a laboratory setting.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optus stated the SA 5G aggregation approach would improve performance for data-heavy applications including high-resolution video streaming, AR and VR services, and large file downloads. The operator also expects the technology to strengthen service reliability in high-traffic locations such as transport hubs, major events and business districts by allowing it to allocate network resources in real time.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fixed Wireless Access and Rollout Plans<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trial will support Optus&#8217;s fixed wireless access services by increasing network speeds and capacity for households and enterprises using broadband alternatives. The operator plans to roll out the capability across metropolitan areas in Sydney and Melbourne over the next 12 to 18 months.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sri Amirthalingam, Optus CTO, said the milestone reflects the company&#8217;s focus on translating 5G technology into benefits for customers in real-world environments. 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