Sprint introduces Spark enhanced LTE, promises unprecedented speed, futuristic app support
Sprint launches WiFi calling, but only on two Samsung phones for now
Image credit:
Sprint introduces Spark enhanced LTE, promises unprecedented speed, futuristic app support
Sprint may have
over the last quarter, but it's looking to stem that tide with the introduction of Sprint Spark, an enhanced LTE service it says will deliver "unprecedented speeds" to its cellphone users. The company demoed the service running at 1Gbps this morning, however, customers can expect "50-60 Megabits per second (Mbps) peak speeds today with increasing speed potential over time." Sprint says the service will not only enhance video and bandwidth-hogging apps, but says it's ready to take on virtual reality and "futuristic apps" -- whatever those might be.
Spark is dependent on , which are intended to seamlessly switch between Sprint's 800MHz, 1.9GHz and 2.5GHz cellular bands, depending on your location and which apps you're using. The rollout begins today with limited availability in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Tampa and Miami, though Sprint promises to extend that service to 100 US cities by 2016. The first Spark-supported phones, Samsung's Galaxy Mega and Galaxy S 4 mini and LG's G2, will be available on Sprint's network on November 8th. Software updates for Samsungs' handsets will enable tri-band "shortly after launch," with a similar update scheduled for early 2014 for the G2. The HTC One Max will also support Spark, but Sprint has yet to announce availability.
Update: This post originally listed tri-band support for all Spark-enabled handsets as November 8th.
Show full PR textSprint Spark Currently Delivers 50-60 Megabit Per Second Peak SpeedsSprint poised to deliver the industry's fastest wireless network speeds to approximately 100 of America's largest citiesOVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 30, 2013--Sprint (NYSE:S) demonstrated live today 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) over-the-air speed at its lab near Silicon Valley, Calif. This was the highlight of a day that showcased the innovation and what's possible on the Sprint network as the company unveiled technology with the potential to surpass wireless speeds of any U.S. network provider.Named Sprint Spark, the super-high-speed capability demonstrates 50-60 Megabits per second (Mbps) peak speeds today with increasing speed potential over time. Given Sprint's spectrum and technology assets, it is technically feasible to deliver more than 2Gbps per sector of over-the-air speed."Sprint Spark is a combination of advanced capabilities, like 1x, 2x and 3x carrier aggregation for speed, 8T8R for coverage, MIMO for capacity, TDD for spectral efficiency, together with the most advanced devices offering both tri-band capability and high-definition voice for the best possible customer experience," said Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint.Sprint plans to deploy Sprint Spark in about 100 of America's largest cities during the next three years, with initial availability in five markets today. Sprint 4G LTE service will be available by mid-2014 to approximately 250 million Americans, and Sprint expects 100 million Americans will have Sprint Spark or 2.5GHz coverage by the end of 2014. The first markets with limited availability are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Tampa and Miami. The first smartphones with Sprint Spark capability are scheduled for customer availability in early November.How Sprint Spark worksSprint Spark combines 4G FDD(1) -LTE at 800 Megahertz (MHz) and 1.9 Gigahertz (GHz) and TDD(1) -LTE at 2.5GHz spectrum, TDD-LTE technology (2.5GHz), and carrier aggregation in the 2.5GHz band. These spectrum assets, technology and architecture are designed to deliver a seamless customer experience via tri-band wireless devices. Tri-band devices, named for their ability to accommodate multiple spectrum bands, support active hand-off mode between 800MHz, 1.9GHz and 2.5GHz, providing data session continuity as the device moves between spectrum bands.Sprint Spark componentsSprint is building the Sprint Spark capability using a unique combination of spectrum capacity and network technologies. Today the company has approximately 55,000 a level Sprint expects staying at for the next few years. The company also anticipates using small cells to augment capacity, coverage and speed. Small cell deployment is expected to begin in 2014, continuing into 2015 and beyond.Radio headsA key ingredient enabling Sprint Spark is equipment compatibility with the architecture of the Sprint initiative known as Network Vision. Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia Solutions and Networks and Samsung have been selected to provide 2.5GHz radio heads and to enable Sprint Spark. Each company will service approximately one-third of Sprint's deployment markets. These 2.5GHz radios are expected to have capabilities for 8 Transmitters 8 Receivers (8T8R), which will be a first deployment of its kind in North America. These radios will be capable of improved coverage, capacity and speeds when compared to the more traditional 2T2R or 4T4R radios used by our competitors.DevicesSprint Spark comes to life for customers via their devices. Building on Network Vision's multimode capability, Sprint Spark is designed to accommodate all of Sprint's spectrum bands on a single device. These tri-band smartphones are designed to give users the best experience by transparently shifting from one band to another, depending on such factors as location or type of application.The first tri-band devices will be available to customers in the next few weeks and offered by HTC, LG and Samsung. For more information on devices, specifications and pricing, see Sprint.com/newsroom.How it will be usedSprint Spark provides the capacity to greatly improve the performance of video and other bandwidth-intensive applications while opening the way for futuristic applications. Today, wireless networks and smartphones can book flights, locate children, store photos and music, video chat and much more. Sprint Spark supports a new generation of online gaming, virtual reality, advanced cloud services and other applications requiring very high bandwidth. (See how applications like these could shape future lifestyles -- "Vision of Connected Mobile Lifestyle.")Sprint's new 4G LTE network is a key component of its Network Vision program. Sprint 4G LTE now covers 230 markets across the nation and is on track to serve 200 million people by the end of this year and 250 million people by mid-2014. While both LTE technologies bring significant enhancements in network speed, the 2.5GHz spectrum is crucial to the exceptional capacity, speed and flexibility expected with Sprint Spark.Also through Network Vision, Sprint is upgrading its 3G services with all-new equipment to bring users improved coverage, better signal strength, fewer dropped calls and improved voice quality. The Network Vision 3G capability includes High Definition Voice to make HD calls Sprint's new standard for voice quality. HD Voice is a next-generation technology for mobile phones where background noise is virtually eliminated and sound quality is dramatically enhanced. Sprint's HD Voice offering reaches approximately 85 million people across the Sprint network today, and the company expects 250 million to have access to HD Voice capability by mid-2014. Sprint expects 12 million HD Voice devices in the customer base by the end of 2013, growing to 20 million by the end of 2014.In addition to demonstrating the 1Gbps speeds via over-the-air wireless, Sprint has also extended its leadership in wireline speeds by commercially deploying one of the longest 100Gbps circuits in the United States. That live transmission required no signal regeneration over a distance of 2,100 km, or 1,304 miles.
In this article:
AudioKit Synth One is a free feature-packed synth for your iPad
This thing is packed with sounds.
WhoSampled's mobile app is Shazam for song samples
Pinpoint that familiar beat even if you don't know songs by name.
AT&T will pay $5.25 million fine for 911 outages
The company will also have to file regular reports with the FCC.
Twitch details upcoming stream discovery features
First up: revamped home and channel pages.
Turns out the interstellar object ‘Oumuamua is a comet after all
It was thought to be an asteroid after it was first observed.
From around the web
& 2018 Oath Tech Network Aol Tech. All rights reserved.
ear iconeye icontext filevrSprint启动“Sprint Spark”部署 实验室速率1Gbps
C114讯 北京时间10月31日下午消息（蒋均牧）在位于加州的实验室现场演示了1Gbps的无线速率。这是Sprint对其创新和可能性展示的亮点，它所公开的技术拥有超越任何一家美国无线速率的潜力。
这一名为&Sprint Spark&的超高速能力展现了50-60Mbps的峰值速率和随着时间推移的增速可能。鉴于Sprint的频谱和技术资产，理论上它可以提供2Gbps的无线速率。
&&Sprint Spark&是先进功能的结合，例如速率上的1倍/2倍/3倍载波聚合、覆盖上的、容量上的、频率效率上的，连同同时支持三频和适用于最佳用户体验的高清语音的最先进终端。&Sprint首席执行官丹&何塞（Dan Hesse）表示。
Sprint计划于未来三年中在约100个美国最大的城市部署&Sprint Spark&，目前初始阶段在5个市场可用。Sprint的/服务将在2014年中期覆盖约2.5亿美国人，它预计有1亿美国人将在2014年年底前获得&Sprint Spark&或2.5GHz覆盖。
第一批有限可用的市场为纽约、洛杉矶、芝加哥、坦帕和迈阿密。第一批支持&Sprint Spark&能力的将于11月初可用。
&Sprint Spark&如何工作
&Sprint Spark&结合了800MHz/1.9GHz频段上的-LTE频谱和2.5GHz频段上的TDD-LTE频谱、TDD-LTE技术和2.5GHz频段上的载波聚合。这些频谱资产、技术和架构被设计为通过三频终端提供无缝的用户体验。
三频终端得名于其适应多个频段的能力，支持800MHz、1.9GHz和2.5GHz频段间的主动切换模式，当终端在频段间迁移时提供数据会话的连续性。
&Sprint Spark&组件
Sprint正在采用一种独特的频谱容量和网络技术组合来构建&Sprint Spark&能力。该运营商目前拥有约5.5万个宏蜂窝，预计未来数年中都将保持在这一水平。该运营商还计划采用小基站来增加容量、覆盖和速率。小基站部署预计将始于2014年，一直持续到2015年及以后。
一个关键因素使得&Sprint Spark&与&Network Vision&架构设备兼容。、通信和被选中为&Sprint Spark&提供2.5GHz无线设备。每家厂商将服务于Sprint约三分之一的部署市场。这些2.5GHz无线设备预计具备8T8R功能&&这将是该功能首次在北美部署。相比Sprint竞争对手所使用的更传统的2T2R或4T4R，这些无线设备将能够提高覆盖、容量和速率。
&Sprint Spark&通过用户的终端步入其生活。基于&Network Vision&的多模能力，&Sprint Spark&被设计为在同一部终端上适应Sprint所有频段。这些三频智能终端被设计为根据地点或应用类型等因素透明地从一个频段转到另一个，从而给予使用者最佳体验。
第一批三频终端将于未来数周内上市，由HTC、和三星提供。
&Sprint Spark&如何被使用
&Sprint Spark&提供了极大提高视频和其他带宽密集型应用性能的能力，同时为未来的应用打开了大门。今天，无线网络和智能可以预定机票、定位儿童、存储照片和音乐、视频聊天以及更多。&Sprint Spark&支持新时代的在线游戏、虚拟现实、先进的云服务和其他需要非常高带宽的应用。
Sprint新的4G/LTE网络是其&Network Vision&项目的关键组成部分。Sprint 4G/LTE网络目前覆盖了全美范围230个市场，计划在今年年底前覆盖2亿人口，到2014年中期覆盖2.5亿人口。虽然LTE技术都带来了网络速率的显著增强，2.5GHz频谱对&Sprint Spark&预期的超常容量、速率和灵活性至关重要。
通过&Network Vision&，Sprint正在利用全新的设备升级其服务，为用户带来增强的覆盖、更好的信号强度、更少的掉话率、提高语音质量。&Network Vision&3G功能包括将Sprint语音质量提高到新标准层次的高清语音。高清语音是下一代的手机技术，几乎完全消除背景噪声、显著提高声音质量。Sprint目前向网络上约8500万人提供高清语音，到2014年中期约有2.5亿人有机会获得高清语音能力。Sprint预计到今年年底将拥有1200万高清终端用户，到2014年底这一数字将增至2000万。
除了演示1Gbps无线速率，Sprint还通过商用部署美国最长的100Gbps干线之一扩大了它在有线速率领域的领导者地位，现场显示了无中继传输2100公里或1304英里的能力。
作者：蒋均牧& &来源：C114中国通信网
版权说明：凡注明来源为“C114中国通信网”的文章皆属C114版权所有，除与C114签署内容授权协议的单位外，其他单位未经允许禁止转载、摘编，违者必究。如需使用，请联系021-。其中编译类仅出于传递更多信息之目的，系C114对海外相关站点最新信息的翻译稿，仅供参考，不代表证实其描述或赞同其观点，投资者据此操作，风险自担；翻译质量问题。
支持作者观点
反对作者观点
本文关键字: 34, 1, 7, 3, 1, 3, 3, 7, 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 1
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Copyright&
c114 All Rights Reserved
上海荧通网络信息技术有限公司版权所有
南方广告业务部: 021-51142 E-mail:
北方广告业务部: 010-33977 E-mail:.cn
编辑部联系: 021-51142 E-mail:.cn服务热线: 021-51142Sprint即将推出支援Spark LTE的S4【wp7吧】_百度贴吧
&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&签到排名：今日本吧第个签到，本吧因你更精彩，明天继续来努力！
本吧签到人数：0成为超级会员，使用一键签到本月漏签0次！成为超级会员，赠送8张补签卡连续签到：天&&累计签到：天超级会员单次开通12个月以上，赠送连续签到卡3张
关注：303,055贴子：
Sprint即将推出支援Spark LTE的S4收藏
至於何谓Spark LTE就看图吧…
wp手机,苏宁易购天天爆款,嗨抢不止!正品低价,专业综合网上商城,优惠不停歇!wp手机,正品保障,全国联保,支持货到付款,苏宁易购7x24小时为您提供优质服务!
假装我能看懂似的看完了　　　“你找不到对象，你爸妈知道吗”
登录百度帐号[视频]Linux平板电脑Spark简短上手体验
病童候诊痛苦躺地无人让，悲！
您还看国足比赛吗？
交警拔枪逼停酒驾该不该？
博客劲爆点
第一视频推荐
24小时排行榜
　　Spark是一款7英寸平板电脑，运行KDE团队的Plasma Active系统（Linux），预计5月正式开售，售价265美元。如果你觉得这款平板电脑不够好，又想体验Plasma Active系统，你可以再等等。KDE团队已经联合Mer software在X86平台和NVIDIA Tegra 2平台上尝试运行Plasma Active系统。以下是Linux平板电脑Spark的规格参数：　　1GHz的AMLOGIC ARMCortex-A9 CPU　　Mali 400 GPU　　7英寸、800×480像素的电容触控显示屏　　512MB的RAM　　4GB的存储空间　　支持802.11b / g wifi　　130万像素前置摄像头　　2个USB端口　　microSD卡插槽　　3.5mm音频插孔　　PS：这款平板电脑其实就是国产的Zenithink C71的另一个版本　　下面是这款Linux平板电脑的简单评测视频：
相关报道：
【】【】【】【】【】【一键分享First Tablet to Feature Sprint Spark, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, Available Aug. 15 | Sprint Newsroom
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (), August 11, 2014 - Just in time for students heading back to school, the first tablet to offer the high-speed network data capabilities of Sprint Spark&, where available, Samsung Galaxy Tab& 4 7.0, is coming to Sprint (NYSE: S) beginning Friday, Aug. 15. This highly anticipated tablet boasts advanced features, including a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and a 4,000mAh battery for getting things done all day long. It offers two cameras & a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera with 4x digital zoom and video capture and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat.
Galaxy Tab 4 will be available in all Sprint sales channels, including Sprint Stores, , Telesales at 1-800-SPRINT1 and Sprint Business. With Sprint Easy Pay, well-qualified buyers can purchase Galaxy Tab 4 with $0 down (plus tax) and 24 monthly payments of $12.50 (SRP: $299.99; excluding taxes) and requires a service plan.&For a limited time only, Galaxy Tab 4 customers can get a $10 monthly service plan credit for 24 months, or a $240 value, with qualifying tablet and data plan of $10 or higher. Available in white and black, this sleek 7-inch tablet runs Android& 4.4, KitKat.
&As the first tablet to offer the enhanced LTE experience of Sprint Spark, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 is an incredible tool that fills the void businesses and consumers face when they want to get things done away from the home or office,& said David Owens, senior vice president-Product Development, Sprint. &Students heading back to school will appreciate the ability to slip this slim tablet in their backpack without sacrificing the performance necessary to get school projects done, and businesses will appreciate being able to leave their laptop at the office without sacrificing the tools to get the job done.&
Galaxy Tab 4 offers a rich multimedia experience with a 7-inch WXGA high-definition display featuring 1,280x800 resolution and provides a premium multimedia experience while reading, playing games or watching a video. Also, with Multi Window&1, users can easily and seamlessly switch between apps&and windows, as well as drag&and drop content.
Galaxy Tab 4 includes a variety of features that make it easy to relax and enjoy some free time:
Multi User Mode allows each member of the family to create private, customizable profiles for their own unique Galaxy Tab 4 experience.
Samsung WatchON& is the ultimate TV and movie app & recommending programming based on personal tastes. Built with the same IR blaster as a standard TV remote, Galaxy Tab 4 can be used as a universal remote control for almost any TV or DVR, so users can change the channel directly from the tablet. When paired with a Samsung Smart TV, users can enjoy a seamless experience between Galaxy Tab 4 and TV & start a movie on the TV and continue watching it on Galaxy Tab 4.
Galaxy Tab 4 also makes it easy for the mobile workforce to get work done when away from the office or meeting with customers:
Hancom Office Hwp 2014 is preloaded, allowing users to edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files from anywhere.
3G/4G LTE mobile hotspot capability supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously.2
For businesses that want a world-class security platform to protect sensitive data, Galaxy Tab 4 is equipped with Samsung Knox&3. Knox provides protection from the hardware layer to the application layer and allows employees to use the same device for work and play.
For the blind and vision-impaired, TalkBack is preloaded on Galaxy Tab 4. This Accessibility Service adds spoken, audible and vibration feedback to aid navigation on the tablet.
Galaxy Tab 4 can be activated on one of the Sprint tablet data plans, including a special limited-time offer featuring 100MB of data for $10; other tablet data plans include 1GB for $14.99; 3GB for $34.99; 6GB for $49.99; 12GB for $79.99; and 30GB for $109.99 (all pricing excludes taxes and surcharges).4 Customers are able to view their data usage by logging into My Sprint at .
Sprint Spark
Sprint Spark provides the capacity to greatly improve the performance of video and other bandwidth-intensive applications while opening the way for futuristic applications. Sprint Spark is designed to support a new generation of online gaming, virtual reality, advanced cloud services and other applications requiring very high bandwidth.
Sprint Spark is an enhanced LTE service that&s built for data and designed to deliver average wireless speeds of 6-15Mbps and peak wireless speeds of 50-60Mbps today on capable devices, with increasing speed potential over time.5 Sprint plans to reach 100 million Americans by year-end with the service. The capability is available in the following 27 cities: Austin, T B C D Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Fort Worth, T H Jacksonville, Fla.; Kansas City, Kan./Mo.; Los A M New Y Newark, N.J.; Oakland, Calif.; Orlando, Fla.; P Provo, U Salt Lake C San A St. L Tacoma, Wash.; Tampa, Fla.; Trenton, N.J; Waukegan, Ill.; Winston-Salem and Greensboro, N.C.; and West Palm Beach, Fla.
Sprint 4G LTE is available in
covering approximately 254 million people, including recent launches in Buffalo, N.Y., and Pittsburgh.
About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served more than 54 million customers as of June 30, 2014, and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United S leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance W instant national and international push-to- and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint as the most improved U.S. company in customer satisfaction, across all 43 industries, over the last six years. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America in
and 2013. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
1Multi Window does not support all applications.
2Use of mobile hotspot requires subscription to a mobile hotspot plan.
3Knox is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security and is specifically configured with enterprise use in mind. For information about Samsung&s Knox device, please refer to .
4Tablet Plan: No plan discounts apply. Add&l on-network data usage: $0.015/MB. Monthly off-network data allowance varies. Additional off-network data: 25&/MB.
5Sprint Spark actual deployment plans and speeds will be determined over time based on many factors, including build economics and the availability of equipment, devices and applications.
Samsung, Galaxy Tab, WatchON and Knox are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Contact(s)
Michelle Leff Mermelstein, 703-592-8357
You must be logged in to view this item.
This area is reserved for members of the news media. If you qualify, please
and check the box marked &Check here to register as an accredited member of the news media&. Please include any notes in the &Supporting information for media credentials& box. We will notify you of your status via e-mail in one business day.}