(Telecompaper) Qualcomm Technologies, Casa Systems and Ericsson announced that the companies successfully completed what they call the world's first extended-range 5G NR data call over mmWave. The extended range data call was completed in Regional Victoria, Australia on 20 June, achieving a farthest-ever connection of 3.8 kilometers (km), demonstrating the impressive range functionalities of mmWave technology and its suitability for fixed wireless access (FWA). This groundbreaking milestone will enable enhanced fixed broadband services and additional opportunities to use 5G network infrastructure for broad coverage in urban, suburban and rural environments.