OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Nov.
27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint (NYSE: S) and HTC are
working together to bring a powerful 5G mobile smart hub to U.S.
customers in the first half of 2019. This advanced device will
deliver multimedia and connected data capabilities in a compact and
portable design. The device name, feature specifications, and
timing will be shared at a later date.
Developed in collaboration between Sprint, HTC and Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, it is
the second product announced and designed for Sprint's mobile 5G
network. A Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ mobile platform using the
Snapdragon X50 5G modem powers this unique device with Gigabit LTE
and 5G capabilities to kick data speeds into turbo drive.
"We're excited to continue building our 5G device portfolio and
announce another way our customers can be among the first to
experience Sprint 5G next year," said Dr. John Saw, Sprint chief
technology officer. "This innovative product will allow customers
on the go, at work or at home to enjoy Sprint 5G on multiple
devices with incredibly fast connectivity for content sharing,
mobile gaming, entertainment and so much
more."
From a fully-integrated 5G smartphone to this breakthrough
mobile smart hub and more to come, Sprint is building its 5G
product ecosystem to give customers choice in how they connect to
Sprint's 5G network. 5G promises new levels of innovation and
progress to connect people, places and the billions of things
Sprint customers do with blazing fast speed and ultra-reliable
wireless connectivity. Examples of how customers will experience
the shift from 4G to 5G including getting full-length HD movie
downloads in seconds instead of minutes. Graphic-heavy videos and
high-speed games will play without delays, hiccups or lag-time.
"We are thrilled to be working closely with Sprint on this
innovative new design," said Cher
Wang, HTC CEO. "This collaboration brought our cutting-edge
technology together with Sprint's industry-leading 5G network to
create the next generation smart devices."
In the first half of 2019 Sprint plans to launch its mobile 5G
network in nine of some of the largest cities in the country:
Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Kansas
City, Los Angeles,
New York City, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., with additional markets to
be announced.
Massive MIMO technology is a key part of Sprint's award-winning
5G strategy and network build. This breakthrough technology
dramatically increases the capacity of Sprint's LTE Advanced
network today, and is software upgradable to 5G. With Massive
MIMO at the foundation of its mobile 5G service, Sprint can meet
its customers' demand for unlimited data and high-bandwidth
applications, such as television in high definition and virtual
reality.
To follow Sprint's Next-Gen Network build out and its road to
5G, visit http://newsroom.sprint.com/network/.
About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications
services company that creates more and better ways to connect its
customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served 54.5
million connections as of Sept. 30,
2018, and is widely recognized for developing, engineering
and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless
4G service from a national carrier in the
United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin
Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and
Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk
capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Today,
Sprint's legacy of innovation and service continues with an
increased investment to dramatically improve coverage, reliability,
and speed across its nationwide network and commitment to launching
the first 5G mobile network in the U.S. You can learn more and
visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and
www.twitter.com/sprint.
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm
Incorporated, registered in the United
States and other countries. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product
of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc, and/or its subsidiaries.
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