Sprint and HTTC are based on a mobile " smart hub " that will run on Sprint 's 5 G network when released next year . The device , which was co - developed by the sprint companies and Qualcomm , will utilize the company 's Snapdragon x50 5 G modem , though other details regarding details of the product remain sparse . The partners are reportedly targeting a launch in H1 2019 , with some speculating that the product 's name suggests that it could be used as a personal hotspot . The device is the second product developed by Sprint designed to run on its new next - gen network .
Sprint and HTTC are collaborating on a mobile "smart hub" that will run on Sprint's 5G network when released next year. The device, which was co-developed by the two companies and Qualcomm, will use the latter's Snapdragon x50 5G modem, though other specifics regarding details of the product remain sparse. The partners are reportedly targeting a launch in H1 2019, with some speculating that the product's name implies that it could be used as a personal hotspot. The device is the second product announced by Sprint designed to run on its new next-gen network.