The third largest mobile operator in the United States, T-Mobile has partnered with Nokia to develop a pre-standards 5G test network for lab and field trials in the second half of this year. Nokia already delivers 4G LTE solutions used by T-Mobile and will work with the operator to prepare for its next technology evolution and the 5G era.
T-Mobile and Nokia are using pre-selected spectrum in the 28Ghz band to trial and test 5G components and accompanying use cases that support massive bandwidth capacity and virtual zero latency. This will enable T-Mobile to evaluate emerging 5G technologies and explore new business opportunities of an increasingly connected world.
Neville Ray, Chief Technology Officer, T-Mobile
Building on investments we’ve made to deliver America’s fastest 4G LTE, this puts us on the path to real 5G use cases once 5G consumer smartphones are available in the 2020+ timeframe.
Ricky Corker, Head of North America, Nokia
We are excited to work with T-Mobile and contribute together to the standardization of 5G technology. Nokia’s many proofs of concepts and demonstrations have positioned the company as a front-runner in the 5G arena.
