Achievement marks another milestone on the road
to nationwide 5G
- What’s the news: T-Mobile,
Ericsson and Intel have achieved the world’s first 5G data call and
video call on 600 MHz, both on a live commercial network. T-Mobile
also accomplished a tri-band 5G video call with three users on
different spectrum bands – 600 MHz, 28 GHz and 39 GHz.
- Why it matters: Only the New
T-Mobile is focused on bringing 5G to everyone, everywhere, and
this latest successful test takes America one step closer to
nationwide broad, deep 5G coverage.
- Who it’s for: Anyone who thinks
5G should 1) be available to everyone, everywhere and 2) work
indoors and out.
The world is on the verge of a 5G revolution, and T-Mobile
(NASDAQ: TMUS) firmly believes everyone needs to benefit, not just
the few. Along with Intel and Ericsson, the Un-carrier just took
another step toward delivering nationwide 5G, pulling off the
world’s first 5G data call and video call on 600 MHz (including
successful uplink and downlink communication), both on a live
commercial network! During the tests, the teams generated a 5G
signal capable of covering more than a thousand square miles from a
single tower! T-Mobile also accomplished a tri-band 5G video call
with three users on different spectrum bands – 600 MHz, 28 GHz and
39 GHz. The tests represent a step forward for the multi-band
spectrum strategy the New T-Mobile will use to blanket the country
with transformative next-generation 5G technology.
The New T-Mobile, when approved, will provide 5G to customers on
multiple spectrum bands, including low-band, mid-band and
millimeter wave, to ensure the benefits of 5G can reach everyone.
Low-band 600 MHz spectrum delivers a broad layer of 5G and provides
much-needed balance to millimeter wave (mmW) – which is an
important piece of the 5G puzzle – but has limited coverage (less
than a square mile) and is unable to pass through most objects,
like walls. Together with Sprint, the New T-Mobile will have
critical mid-band spectrum to enable broad AND deep nationwide 5G
coverage.
“This is a huge accomplishment for Neville and his team, who had
a vision for nationwide 5G and are building it out the right way –
across multiple spectrum bands,” said John Legere, Chief Executive
Officer of T-Mobile. “While the other guys focus on 5G millimeter
wave on a handful of blocks in a handful of cities, we’re building
5G for everyone, everywhere! And together with Sprint, we’ll add
much-needed spectrum depth, creating a truly transformative 5G
network!”
“We share the vision of T-Mobile to make 5G services available
to everyone across the United States,” said Fredrik Jejdling,
Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks at
Ericsson. “We will continue to work closely together as 5G
partners, testing possibilities and reaching new milestones.”
“5G will power vibrant new use cases that span across network,
client and cloud—spurring the convergence of computing and
communications that will enable exciting use cases ranging from
virtual and augmented reality and gaming, to smart cities,
connected cars and intelligent data analytics,” said Sandra Rivera,
senior vice president, Network Platform Group, Intel. “This
collaboration with Ericsson and T-Mobile conducted over low-band
spectrum and using the Intel® 5G Mobile Trial Platform is a major
milestone on the path to enabling the first wave of these types of
5G experiences.”
Visitors at CES will be able to check out T-Mobile’s future 5G
network in action at T-Mobile’s booth (Westgate - 1013), along with
the Un-carrier’s Future of Wireless Truck. A live 5G demonstration
will show attendees how low-band spectrum is able to penetrate
physical barriers like windows and doors, while mmW cannot.
T-Mobile is already well on their way to delivering nationwide
5G in 2020, deploying 5G-ready equipment as they roll out 600 MHz
Extended Range LTE, which is already live in more than 1,500 cities
and towns in 37 states and Puerto Rico.
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About T-Mobile US, Inc.
As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is
redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services
through leading product and service innovation. Our advanced
nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences
to 77.2 million customers who are unwilling to compromise on
quality and value. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile US
provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its
flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. For more
information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
About Ericsson
Ericsson enables communications service providers to capture the
full value of connectivity. The company’s portfolio spans Networks,
Digital Services, Managed Services, and Emerging Business and is
designed to help our customers go digital, increase efficiency and
find new revenue streams. Ericsson’s investments in innovation have
delivered the benefits of telephony and mobile broadband to
billions of people around the world. The Ericsson stock is listed
on Nasdaq Stockholm and on Nasdaq New York. www.ericsson.com
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