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Ericsson, MediaTek claim world-first high-precision 5G positioning test

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18 August 2026

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technology

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Telecom & Connectivity

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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Ericsson and MediaTek completed a world-first commercial 5G network test delivering high-precision outdoor positioning with accuracy under 30 cm using standard 3GPP GNSS RTK technology and handsets' built-in antennas.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Precise localisation is now achievable on standard 5G devices without extra hardware. You can explore new location-dependent services in transport and robotics that were previously limited by less accurate positioning.

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