T-Mobile offers end-to-end packages of 5G tech and connectivity for industry
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US mobile operator T-Mobile has launched a range of ‘ready-to-deploy’ 5G products (opens in new tab)for specific industries, aiming to make using next-generation networks as easy as possible.
The first tranche of ‘Advanced Industry Solutions’ focuses on four early adopter industries – retail, manufacturing, logistics and municipalities.
Each product includes connectivity, compute, devices and applications for different 5G use cases, including smart cities, autonomous factories and intelligent shopping. In addition to technology delivery, customers also receive dedicated support.
5G for industry
By combining everything into an end-to-end suite with a single point of contact, T-Mobile hopes to drive adoption of its 5G services, particularly among businesses deterred by the potential complexities of identifying, compiling and managing multiple technologies.
It says the typical project might involve ten or more suppliers and partners, and the onboarding process can take months.
“We are on the brink of billions of AI-powered devices, all connected by 5G with efficient application processors, all coming together to provide intelligent data-driven insights,” said Callie Field, President, T-Mobile Business Group.
“Technologies are pushing the boundaries of most companies’ IT organizations. That’s why we’ve worked closely with many of these organizations to develop specific solutions to their unique challenges. Our Advanced Industry Solutions enable simpler and simpler implementation — from vision to ROI.”
T-Mobile claims its 5G network now covers more than 315 million people in the US, of which 225 million have access to the fastest ‘Ultra Capacity 5G’ service. The latter figure is expected to reach 260 million later this year and 300 million by 2023. In addition to offering enhanced mobile broadband services to consumers, the company is also a major player in Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).