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T-Mobile Launches First-Ever 5G Network Slicing Beta for Developers
Beta program to focus on video calling so developers can enhance capabilities for critical real-time communication applications Beta participants already
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nBeta program to focus on video calling so developers can enhance capabilities for critical real-time communication applications\n\n\nBeta participants already include Dialpad, Google, Webex by Cisco, Zoom and more\n\n\n BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nT-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS):\n\n\nWhat’s the news: T-Mobile launched a network slicing beta for developers based on application type, initially focused on bringing video calling applications to the next level.\n\n\nWhy it matters: Network slicing is a new technology enabled by 5G standalone architecture (5G SA) that can deliver optimal network performance characteristics based on a use case’s requirements. With the only nationwide 5G SA network in the country, T-Mobile is uniquely positioned to unleash this game-changing capability.\n\n\nWho it’s for: Developers who want to take video calling applications to the next level.\n\n\nT-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced it launched a 5G network slicing beta for developers who are working to supercharge their video calling applications with the power of 5G SA. With a customized network slice, developers can sign up to test video calling applications that require consistent uplink and downlink speeds along with lower latency (near-real-time responsiveness) and increased reliability.\n\n\n“The wireless industry has talked about 5G network slicing for years and at T-Mobile we’ve been putting in the work to bring it to life,” said Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology at T-Mobile. “Thanks to our nationwide 5G SA network, T-Mobile is the only operator in the country capable of unlocking this technology so developers can immediately begin creating applications that can one day provide tangible benefits to wireless users everywhere.”\n\n\nData traffic on video calling apps has increased dramatically over the last few years as more people work remotely or stay connected with family and friends on the go. That’s why T-Mobile is inviting developers to build new or create better versions of their applications through its network slicing beta — knowing the customized slice will provide their app with optimized network conditions. T-Mobile plans to expand the network slicing beta to additional application types and use cases in the future.\n\n\nT-Mobile’s network slicing beta is available today for iOS developers in Seattle and San Fra...