From the course: 5G Technology Strategy: Next-Generation Mobile Networking
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The role of carriers in 5G networks
From the course: 5G Technology Strategy: Next-Generation Mobile Networking
The role of carriers in 5G networks
- [Instructor] 5G is a defined frequency range in the electromagnetic spectrum that is licensed by governing bodies of the world. Carriers are the large, mostly privately owned organizations that purchase the spectrum licenses and offer up their piece of the spectrum to users all over the world. Fundamentally, carriers acquire licenses to operate, build wireless networks, and provide users with valuable products and services. In the U.S., AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile are the largest carriers who build most of the nationwide wireless networks. The wide range of 5G spectrum variables means that each of the carriers is approaching the build out of their 5G network differently, while making the most of their present network investments. At this moment, Verizon owns the largest share of the millimeter wave spectrum. And at the time of this recording, we're waiting to see the decision of one judge on the legal merger of…
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