MediaTek is working with Ericsson and Far EasTone in Taiwan. (Ericsson)
5G chipmaker MediaTek is testing its products on a live network, using spectrum supplied by Far EasTone and Ericsson radio equipment. The companies worked together to create a private network that connects MediaTek's three manufacturing partner sites and its headquarters in Taiwan's HsinChu Science Park.
MediaTek was already testing its 5G chipsets with help from Ericsson, which has a 5G standalone and non-standalone testing center in Taiwan. Typically the companies would apply for a license to test the chips in the lab with spectrum not being used by commercial operators.