Researchers have achieved a groundbreaking wireless data transmission speed of 938 gigabits per second (Gbps), surpassing the average speed of current 5G connections by over 9000 times. This speed allows for the download of more than 20 average-length movies every second, setting a new standard for multiplex data transmission.

Led by Zhixin Liu at University College London, the team utilized a broader spectrum of frequencies, operating across 5 to 150 gigahertz using both radio waves and light. This ultra-wide bandwidth transmission employs a combination of high-speed electronics and microwave photonics technologies. The experiment demonstrated orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) signals over a 145 GHz bandwidth, achieving the fastest recorded speed for multiplex data.

Liu's team is collaborating with smartphone manufacturers and network providers to lay the foundation for future 6G technology. This achievement represents a significant leap towards ultra-fast wireless communication, promising a transformative impact on next-generation radio access networks (RAN).