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Sprint Lights Up Mobile 5G in Chicago Powered by Samsung's 5G NR

Sprint Lights Up Mobile 5G in Chicago Powered by Samsung's 5G NR Image Credit: Sprint

Sprint announced the launch of its mobile 5G service in Chicago, delivering coverage and mobility for approximately 700,000 people.

Dubbed as 'True Mobile 5G', the new service from Sprint is set to power new experiences for wireless customers, from gaming and entertainment services, to IoT and business applications.

Chicago is one of nine markets where Sprint is launching True Mobile 5G. In addition to the Windy City, Sprint 5G is currently available in areas of Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Kansas City and the company is expected to launch service in areas of Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. in the coming weeks. Sprint’s True Mobile 5G network will cover approximately 2,100 square miles and 11 million people total across all 9 market areas, giving Sprint the largest initial 5G coverage footprint in the U.S.

At the foundation of Sprint 5G is Massive MIMO, a breakthrough technology that dramatically improves network capacity. In Chicago, Sprint is using 64T64R (64 transmitters 64 receivers) 5G Massive MIMO radios from Samsung Networks. These radios support a feature called split-mode that enables Sprint to simultaneously deliver LTE Advanced and 5G New Radio (NR) service. Sprint’s 5G Massive MIMO radios run on its 2.5 GHz mid-band spectrum, and they are deployed on Sprint’s existing 4G cell sites, providing a nearly identical footprint for both 2.5 GHz LTE and 5G NR coverage.

Using a key 5G technology, dual-connectivity (EN-DC), Sprint can deliver 4G LTE and 5G simultaneously to customers’ devices, enabling download faster speeds than before and a better overall experience on capable devices.

Michel Combes, CEO, Sprint
We’re also excited about the tremendous opportunity for growth and innovation that Sprint 5G will bring across a wide range of industries including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, insurance, transportation, hospitality and more.

Dr. John Saw, CTO, Sprint
By using Massive MIMO technology and 2.5 GHz mid-band spectrum, Sprint customers will have a great experience that isn’t limited to small pockets of millimeter wave 5G coverage.

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