T-Mobile tested 5G data transmission in association with Sprint using a low-band 600 MHz spectrum which it said could provide 5G coverage for the whole US by 2020. The carrier said signals from that spectrum reached further than frequencies in higher bands and could penetrate buildings. In addition, unlike millimetre-wave 5G it was not affected by line-of sight issues. The carrier said that together with recent acquisition Nokia it would enable complete nationwide 5G coverage. T-Mobile already offers 4G services through the low-band spectrum in the US and Puerto Rico.
T-Mobile tested 5G data transmission in association with Nokia using a low-band 600 MHz spectrum which it said could provide 5G coverage for the whole US by 2020. The carrier said signals from that spectrum reached further than frequencies in higher bands and could penetrate buildings. In addition, unlike millimetre-wave 5G it was not affected by line-of sight issues. The carrier said that together with recent acquisition Sprint it would enable complete nationwide 5G coverage. T-Mobile already offers 4G services through the low-band spectrum in the US and Puerto Rico.