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Tapping into what it sees are the technological advances being made in next-generation mobile networks, Open Broadcast Systems has revealed that it has teamed with Zixi to deliver live in-vehicle racing footage over 5G for the VW FunCup at the Le Mans Circuit.
A report published by UK digital technology innovation centre Digital Catapult has offered the conclusion that the 5G VISTA project has developed a commercially viable, cost-effective solution for mobile video in live events, in particular football and motor racing.
After three full years of growth, a time in which the power of next-generation networks has been shown clearly in the use case of mobile video, global wireless 5G adoption is set to grow from half a billion connections by the end of 2021 and to reach 1.3 billion by the end of 2022.
Leading comms tech provider Ericsson has unveiled a smartphone app solution enabling both 4G and 5G mobile users to dynamically boost cellular connectivity to ensure they are getting an optimal mobile experience.