T-Mobile is expanding its support for the L4S standard, which stands for Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput. This technology is currently available on T-Mobile’s 5G network in selected cities.
Reports indicate that the company plans to expand L4S coverage to more areas, enhancing network performance. The L4S protocol aims to reduce latency by efficiently routing data to minimize congestion, thereby decreasing buffering times.
According to T-Mobile’s Chief Technology Officer, John Saw, the company is a pioneer in implementing L4S across a wireless environment at scale. This improvement operates entirely on the network side, which means users do not need specific devices or data plans to benefit from the enhanced performance.
However, Saw mentions that applications must support L4S, and some already do. One significant application of L4S is Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming platform, which leverages the technology to provide “buttery-smooth” gameplay, even during periods of congestion.
Saw also notes a successful trial with the German company Vay, where users operated vehicles remotely in real city environments using T-Mobile’s L4S-enabled 5G network. Testers expressed that it felt as if they were physically in the vehicles, despite navigating through heavy traffic.
In addition to gaming, L4S has potential applications in areas like augmented reality applications and seamless video calls on platforms such as FaceTime. While T-Mobile subscribers may not notice immediate changes with L4S, the technology could soon support various streaming services like Spotify, Netflix, and YouTube, unlocking improved user experiences down the line.
T-Mobile is recognized as one of the leading carriers in the United States, offering a comprehensive nationwide 5G network alongside various data plans while providing international calling and texting options.
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