Huawei — in association with Intel – has launched 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) based Interoperability Development Testing (IODT) to verify the 5G technologies.

Based on Huawei’s 5G base station prototype and Intel’s 3rd Generation 5G Mobile Trial Platform (MTP), both companies will jointly verify the performance of key 5G NR technologies in sub-6GHz including C-Band, mmWave and mobility.

Huawei and Intel will conduct testing in real mobile, over the air environments directly connecting Huawei’s infrastructure and Intel’s terminal platform.

C-Band, as one of the first converged 5G spectrum, will provide basic coverage and bandwidth for 5G. C-Band will also serve as one of the world’s first commercialized 5G frequency bands.

“Huawei is committed to driving the development and commercial deployment of 5G technologies. In the IMT-2020 field tests in Beijing, Huawei has demonstrated its competency and leadership in C-Band, mmWave, and downlink and uplink decoupling 5G technology,” said Yang Chaobin, president of 5G Product Line at Huawei.

Intel has partnered with leading technology players in the Chinese 5G industry to accelerate 5G R&D tests and commercialization.

Globally, telecom operators are expected to start 5G services in 2020 and China will be one of the key countries in terms of 5G adoption, according to GSMA.

“Based on the latest 5G NR technologies, this interoperability test with Huawei will drive unified 5G standards and the industrial ecosystem in China and across the globe,” said Asha Keddy, vice president in the Communication and Devices Group at Intel.