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Optus and Nokia get 3.5 Gbps from upper 6 GHz band...and employ a robot dog
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Fusion42 · 5 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Optus and Nokia demonstrated ultra-high-speed 3.5 Gbps connectivity using the upper 6 GHz band spectrum for 5G, incorporating advanced technologies including the use of a robot dog for deployment and testing.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.
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Australia is pushing the boundaries of 5G speeds with new spectrum use and robotic deployment. If you build telecom hardware or test tools, the local market just opened for cutting-edge high bandwidth and automation tech.
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