Deutsche Telekom and Nokia have recently demonstrated Ultra Mobile Broadband capabilities of 5G to deliver a superior interactive in-stadium media experience at the International Stadium Festival (ISTAF) in Berlin.
For the first time in the world, live interactive Ultra High Definition(UHD) video has been delivered from a 360-degree camera over a 5G system to Virtual Reality (VR) glasses, so fans can view the sports action from many different vantage points as well as 360-degree renditions of the action.
Deutsche Telekom said that future communication services are evolving towards Ultra High Definition video, but also VR, AR holographic 3D communications and virtual avatars. 5G networks will significantly improve the user experience for such services, by providing low latency mobile connections as well as high data rates for a richer interactive experience. This could transform how users follow the action at large-scale public events, from sports to music.
Ultra-high 5G data rates allowing users of VR glasses to watch sports events from multiple points of view utilizing live streams from 360 degree cameras (Fraunhofer OMNI Cam).
Bruno Jacobfeuerborn, CTO Deutsche Telekom AG
5G is set to usher in an exciting new chapter for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and other future digital entertainment services. 5G networks will improve significantly the user experience by delivering faster, higher quality video and virtual reality content to consumers. As we are demonstrating here in Berlin, this could transform the in-stadium experience of watching live sports.
Markus Borchert, Senior Vice President, Market Europe, Nokia
The technical development of 5G is progressing fast. It is now crucial to test applications and use cases in ‘live’ environments, using commercially available systems, in order to demonstrate the impact of 5G for consumers, industries and smart cities of the future.
