Verizon achieves record peak 4G LTE data speed of 1.45Gbps in New York

Thanks to the aggregation of six channels, Verizon says that it achieved 4G LTE data speeds in New York reaching a record breaking 1.45Gbps. For this test, Verizon grouped together licensed and unlicensed spectrum for the first time, employing Nokia's AirScale base station. The carrier also used a smartphone-like device provided by Qualcomm and equipped with a Snapdragon X24 LTE modem.

Technology currently used to enhance 4G LTE data speeds were also employed by the nation's largest carrier, including 256 QAM and 4 x 4 MIMO. These ...