AT&T Working Towards Faster Deployment of 5G, 10-100x Faster Than 4G LTE

[MacRumors]

AT&T has announced that it is working with several global tech leaders to enable faster 5G deployment once 3GPP completes the first release of the official specifications, which will form the basis of the global standards for the next-generation wireless technology.

Specifically, the carrier has entered preliminary discussions with Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Huawei, Intel, LG, Nokia, Qualcomm, Samsung, SK Telecom, Telstra, Vodafone, and others to find and resolve key standards issues early and bring 5G to market sooner.

"We're joining other tech leaders to find and resolve key standards issues early and bring 5G to market sooner," said Tom Keathley, senior vice president- wireless network architecture and design, AT&T. "Interim and fragmented pre-standard specifications can distract from the ultimate goal. Linking trials to the standards process is the fastest path to large-scale global 5G deployment."

AT&T began trialing 5G wireless technologies this year, including lab tests in the second quarter and outdoor tests in Middletown, New Jersey and Austin, Texas over the summer. The carrier anticipated 5G speeds to be 10 to 100 times faster than today's average 4G LTE connections, with reduced latency, and it achieved that goal in June when its 5G data speeds hit up to 10 Gbps in the lab.

As it stands, 5G is still a ways off. The 3GPP group aims to complete the first phase of the worldwide standards process by 2018, but AT&T's own 5G network rollout is not expected until a few years later in 2020. It also remains too soon to determine Apple's roadmap for 5G in terms of future iPhones. But, given AT&T's efforts, 5G deployment could take place at least somewhat sooner than anticipated.

Article Link: AT&T Working Towards Faster Deployment of 5G, 10-100x Faster Than 4G LTE

 

[mikeyteh]

I'm more excited about the new AT&T data plans coming on 8/21, given that it will actually affect me now vs. years from now. Still, it's nice to see attention being paid by AT&T, Google, and others to wireless high speed.
[doublepost=1471454490][/doublepost]I can't wait to see spotty 5G service in 5-7 years, much like LTE service is today.

 

[Mick-Mac]

Why on earth isn't Apple in the list of companies AT&T is in discussions with...

 

[garylapointe]

You too can burn through your whole 40GB data plan in 7.3 minutes!!!

Can you tell I'm not sure what I'm going to use these speeds for in normal everyday use?

 

[Tech198]

10-100% sounds like a wide margin.. No 90-100% faster?

You too can burn through your whole 40GB data plan in 7.3 minutes!!!

hehe.. sounds like a good advertising act.

 

[penajmz]

I'm more excited about the new AT&T data plans coming on 8/21, given that it will actually affect me now vs. years from now. Still, it's nice to see attention being paid by AT&T, Google, and others to wireless high speed.
[doublepost=1471454490][/doublepost]I can't wait to see spotty 5G service in 5-7 years, much like LTE service is today.

1GB of data for $30?? Wow.

 

[tkukoc]

You too can burn through your whole 40GB data plan in 7.3 minutes!!!

Can you tell I'm not sure what I'm going to use these speeds for in normal everyday use?

And be charged double the price! I'm sure they'll have some garbage "sale" to promote 5G.. when it's really not a sale.. typical!

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Burning through data faster and faster and hard-capped data tiers seem slap in the (consumer) face to me.

 

[Mac 128]

I hesitate to post this, after your ordeal, but the timing of this article was a little too perfect. And I must admit it conspcerns me just a little bit ...

Is 5G technology dangerous? Early data shows a slight increase of tumors in male rats exposed to cellphone radiation - Los Angeles Times
https://apple.news/AQrBG-bQyQS2dX2CIgCnd6A

 

[1applerules1]

now our 150 dollar bills will be 210. I can't wait for T-Mobile to get 5G too.

 

[Sefstah]

Why bother with 5G if you're just going to throttle your customers anyway?

 

[lordofthereef]

You too can burn through your whole 40GB data plan in 7.3 minutes!!!

Can you tell I'm not sure what I'm going to use these speeds for in normal everyday use?

More speed means less congestion. If your web page loads three times as fast, you are spending 1/3 the time pulling data from the tower. Of course that metric goes out the door when streaming.

 

[SuprUsrStan]

Yeah pretty much useless unless the data cap is increased at the same price point. I wouldn't mind 10x the speed so long as I have 10x the data.

 

[Xavier]

I always love reading the 10-100x faster. Such a catch all figure for "it will be faster than 4G."

 

[SandboxGeneral]

The carrier anticipated 5G speeds to be 10 to 100 times faster than today's average 4G LTE connections

Wow, that's impressive.

I have to say I'm quite pleased with the LTE coverage and speed AT&T provides in my town right now, though it took them a long time to bring it here compared to other area's of the state and country.

 

[Persicuta]

Here in Australia specifically, they're charging like $100 on Telstra (biggest telco) for a 6s + 5GB of data or whatever. Such a joke.

 

[filmantopia]

You too can burn through your whole 40GB data plan in 7.3 minutes!!!

Can you tell I'm not sure what I'm going to use these speeds for in normal everyday use?

"DO TELL ME how can people drive around these 'automobiles'? They're going to run right over the horses!"

 

[Crosscreek]

Be nice if the would fix my F*ing internet DSL speed.

 

[69Mustang]

You too can burn through your whole 40GB data plan in 7.3 minutes!!!

Can you tell I'm not sure what I'm going to use these speeds for in normal everyday use?

AR and VR *******. Imagine the sadness when your capped data runs out before your movie does.

 

[brbttyl]

Maybe AT&T should spend more time fixing and expanding their existing 4G network?

 

[oneMadRssn]

I'm more excited about the new AT&T data plans coming on 8/21, given that it will actually affect me now vs. years from now. Still, it's nice to see attention being paid by AT&T, Google, and others to wireless high speed.

Currently plans under 15GB have to pay a higher monthly access fee per line, $15/line for 15GB+ plans, $25/line for smaller plans. I wonder where AT&T will draw the line in these new plans starting on 8/21, as the article doesn't mention this.

 

[gsmornot]

This will be the replacement for cable to your house. When I say cable I don't mean coax specifically, I mean your house will connect wirelessly to the high speed network versus running a cable all the way. Run a fiber to a central point near your neighborhood, setup a tower and quickly cover a ton of people. 5G has a very short range which will make it difficult for more than use in specific areas. No way there will be enough towers to have full roaming coverage. You will find it more near venues and subdivisions at first. My perspective.

 

[69Mustang]

10-100% sounds like a wide margin.. No 90-100% faster?

10-100x faster, not 10-100%. There's a huge difference between the two.

 

[mantan]

This will be the replacement for cable to your house. When I say cable I don't mean coax specifically, I mean your house will connect wirelessly to the high speed network versus running a cable all the way. Run a fiber to a central point near your neighborhood, setup a tower and quickly cover a ton of people. 5G has a very short range which will make it difficult for more than use in specific areas. No way there will be enough towers to have full roaming coverage. You will find it more near venues and subdivisions at first. My perspective.

Remember A&T recently bought DirecTV. I wonder if this is more about a home entertainment than cell phones. Would this system be designed to provide better streaming/on-demand options as the world moves away from the network/scheduled programming model.

 

[KdParker]

Be nice if the would fix my F*ing internet DSL speed.

Nothing can fix your DSL issues. It will always be slow.