5G Peak Data Rates in Different Bandwidth and MIMO Configuration

We know that 5G peak data rate can reach 1 Gbps easily, and even 10 Gbps with mmWave networks. However, it doesn’t mean that each commercial 5G network can provide such a data rate. 5G peak speed depends on multiple factors, including the spectrum bandwidth of the network and MIMO specification of the base stations.   

The chart below shows the downlink peak data rate under different conditions (data from China Mobile).

Downlink Peak Rate Comparison

SISO: Single-Input Single-Output.

DAS: Distributed Antenna System, a network of antennas connected to a common source and distributed throughout an enterprise building/facility to extend public cellular wireless network coverage.

DIS: Digital Indoor System, an indoor cellular wireless network coverage system using small cells of distributed architecture.

DAS 100M MIMO: Here it means that the DAS system supports 100M frequency band and 2T2R MIMO. Usually, 5G DAS system supports only SISO or 2T2R MIMO. If higher network capacity is required, DIS would be a preferred choice.   

The table below shows the maximum downlink and uplink theoretical speed of networks with different subframe configuration, bandwidth and downlink channels.