Sprint Next-Gen Network and 5G News
Network Key Facts
- No one beats Sprint for fastest average download speeds in 105 cities1
- Sprint has biggest increase in download speeds vs. competitors: 140%2
- LTE Advanced is nationwide delivering up to 2X faster speeds than before and Gigabit Class LTE available in more than 270 markets3
- More licensed mobile broadband spectrum than any other U.S. carrier
- Launching mobile 5G network in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Kansas City in May, followed by Houston, LA, NYC, Phoenix, Washington, D.C. in the first half of 2019
1Analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data average download speeds from 10/1/18 to 12/31/18 for all mobile results.
2Sprint’s analysis of Nielsen’s Drive Test data in the top 106 markets for GET3 speeds (10 seconds 1GB parallel file download testing network capability) comparing 2017 D1 to latest drives (completed from 8/18 to 12/18)
3Compared with Sprint 4G LTE. Req. gigabit-class device.
Today Sprint offers its best coverage ever, with reliability customers can count on. Sprint LTE Advanced is now available nationwide, delivering up to 2x faster speeds than before to customers with capable devices. And, Sprint offers Gigabit-class LTE in more than 300 cities. With its Next-Gen Network investment, Sprint is unlocking the power of its spectrum assets to improve coverage, reliability and speed across its nationwide network and launch its mobile 5G network in nine top U.S. markets in the first half of 2019. At launch, Sprint's total initial 5G footprint will cover more than 1,000 square miles across all nine cities offering true mobility for its on-the-go customers. Sprint 5G will enable incredible new connections to people and things, services and opportunities that will allow our customers to live a better life. This includes powering new experiences for wireless customers, from gaming and entertainment services, to IoT and business applications.
Latest Updates
Catching a bird’s-eye view of network tower upgrade with Sprint CEO
We’ve talked a lot about “upgrading” our existing Sprint network towers. But what exactly does that mean?
A group recently joined Sprint CEO Michel Combes on a site visit to show him firsthand everything that goes into installing an antenna and radio assembly.
Sprint is Most Improved Network in the Big Apple and Faster than AT&T
Start spreading the news! Sprint (NYSE: S) is the most improved network in both the New York City and Long Island markets,1 and now has faster average download speeds than AT&T in the Big Apple2.
Sprint and LG Working Together to Bring First 5G Smartphone to U.S. in First Half 2019
Sprint today confirmed a significant wireless milestone as it works with LG Electronics USA to deliver the first mobile 5G smartphone in the U.S. in the first half of 2019.
Sprint’s Next-Gen Network Build Gains Momentum
It’s been a busy first quarter for the Sprint network team. Across the country we’ve been hard at work upgrading thousands of cell sites and lighting up tens of thousands of small cells. Our Next-Gen Network build is well underway as we invest billions to give Sprint customers an even stronger 4G LTE Advanced network and launch mobile 5G in the first half of next year.
Sprint Magic Box – Hospitality Edition Helps Hotels Improve Wireless Data Performance
Hotels and hospitality venues continue to look for ways to deliver better wireless experiences for their guests. For most guests, great wireless data coverage on site is expected to keep them connected during their visit. A hotel’s wireless data performance can either make or break a guest’s experience. Sprint is here to help with newest edition of our multi award-winning Sprint Magic Box which debuted last year.
Densifying the Sprint Network with Tiny, Mighty Small Cells
Small cells are an important part of Sprint’s Next-Gen Network build aimed at improving customers’ coverage, reliability and speeds. Let us introduce you to the small cell.
Sprint Magic Box Slated for Rollout in 100 City of Pittsburgh Buildings
Today Sprint announced that the award-winning Sprint Magic Box is slated for deployment in approximately 100 City of Pittsburgh buildings to provide connectivity for the nation's first fully integrated Energy Savings as a Service initiative.
Dr. John Saw Voted Top FierceWireless 2018 Rising Star
Sprint CTO wins top vote as executive to watch as part of FierceWireless' 2018 Rising Stars awards.
Sprint Congratulates 3GPP on Finalization of 5G New Radio Specification
Today marks a significant step on the road to 5G with approval of the Standalone (SA) 5G new radio (NR) specification at the 3GPP TSG RAN#80 plenary meeting in La Jolla, CA. As an active participant in 3GPP, Sprint assisted in the development of this worldwide 5G standard.