All four domestic nationwide wireless operators have announced some form of “5G” technology testing scheme, with the intent of eventually rolling out next-generation services.
Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility are seen as being the most vocal and perhaps furthest along with these plans, although their two smaller rivals – T-Mobile US and Sprint – also have touted their own progress.
Sprint recently partnered with the Copa América Centenario tournament held in various cities across the country to highlight its work in terms of 5G technology. Those trials included work in Santa Clara, California, and Philadelphia.
For its trial in Santa Clara, Sprint demonstrated 5G technology using the 73 GHz spectrum band to deliver claimed download speeds in excess of 2 gigabits per second and “low millisecond latency.” The carrier said the tests supported live-streaming video in 4K high-definition quality and a streaming virtual reality system from VideoStitch. Nokia noted it was part of the Sprint 5G demonstration.
In Philadelphia, Sprint used the 15 GHz spectrum band in support of download speeds up to 4 Gbps, and run in partnership with Ericsson. As part of the demonstration, Sprint said it used beam switching, which it described as a method of tracking a device, selecting the best antennas and sending the wireless signal to targeted locations.
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