Mobile World Live TV is the video broadcast service that provides telecommunications content throughout MWC each year. This year marks the first trial of 5G live broadcasting in the history of Mobile World Live TV.

Throughout the broadcast, Samsung’s 5G solutions will be used, which are composed of a radio access unit (5G Radio) and a 5G router (CPE), powering the content shot by the High Definition Television Video (HDTV) camera at the booth of Mobile World Live TV located in Broadcast Village, Gran Via.

Previously, fiber-based backhaul was used for transmission from Mobile World Live TV’s booth to its production facility. This year’s transmission will be supported by Samsung’s 5G network, which is effective in overcoming the physical limitations of a fiber-based network. 5G broadcast offers ultra-low latency for the transmission of large files such as video content.

“We are thrilled to demonstrate how our latest technology can make an outstanding difference in creating new possibilities for broadcast at MWC19 Barcelona, the largest trade show in the mobile industry,” said GY Seo, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung is committed to meeting market demands of larger capacity and ultra-low latency attributed to the advancement of the entertainment industry.”

“Mobile World Live TV has a history of using mobile technology to power its broadcast, with 4G cameras supporting live transmission from across Fira Gran Via and the city of Barcelona in previous years. For 2019 we are excited to broadcast using Samsung’s 5G network, enabling true seamless transmission without latency,” said Justin Springham, Director of Media Content and Broadcast, GSMA. “Mobile World Live TV and Samsung will be at the forefront of offering immersive user experiences thanks to this 5G broadcast.”

As the power of broadcasting lies with immediate engagement and interaction with viewers, the network used for broadcasting a live channel should be able to support seamless transmission of high-quality and large-capacity content via televisions and other electronic devices without experiencing latency. User experiences with broadcast are essential in determining the capabilities of 5G network solutions to support live broadcast more broadly in the future.

Meanwhile, following its world’s first complete commercialization of 5G FWA solutions, comprised of 5G radio (access unit and virtualized RAN), 5G routers and next-generation core in February 2018, Samsung brought one of the smallest integrated FCC-certified 5G radio base stations and 5G home routers (CPEs) to the market. In addition to its successful commercialization of 5G services across the U.S., Samsung has been selected by one of the major Korean operators as a 5G vendor.

Mobile World Live TV is the GSMA’s award-winning broadcast service of MWC19 Barcelona. It airs from 4pm CET Sunday 24 February through 4pm Thursday 28 February. For more information visit http://www.mobileworldlive.com.

For further information on Samsung’s 5G solutions at MWC19 Barcelona, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/global/business/networks/insights/event/mobile-world-congress-2019/

During India Mobile Congress, Samsung also announced its plan for India’s first large-scale 5G trial, scheduled to take place in the first quarter of 2019 in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

If you didn’t get a chance to visit us during IMC 2018, check out the highlights of the event below.

5G Kiosk & Skyship

5G Connected Car will enable passengers to safely enjoy high-quality contents even when they are on the road. Samsung is already collaborating with many operators as well as industry-leading connected car technology companies like Harman.

5G Kiosk showcasing 5G connected car and skyship at India Mobile Congress 2018

Samsung’s 5G skyship, stationed at the exhibition center enables a systematic and organized rescue in emergency situations.

The solution is demonstrating ultra-high speed data transmission between road infrastructure and vehicles. This enables instant download of High Definition videos, and upload blackbox footage, update driving software and smart navigation.

5G Farm 

With extensive spectrum bandwidth, 5G can accommodate 10 times more connected devices and 5G Farm will be one of the key service case on why India should adopt 5G in the near future.

Smart sensors placed in the farm can gather soil status, humidity and temperature to measure and inform the farmers about what needs to be done to keep their crops healthy.

Government officials and guests at Samsung 5G Farm

5G City

A demonstration of a 5G-powered smart city at Samsung’s IMC booth

Samsung 5G city zone showcases a model of a city connected by Samsung’s 5G Connectivity Node, which will link a wide range of technologies such as drone cameras, sensors and vehicles to 5G networks. The model is demonstrating how by using 5G network, smart cities can detect mishaps and relay the footage and location information to relevant authorities, automatically. With connected sensors, humidity, temperature and pollution of the area can also be monitored, making roads and streets much more safer and convenient.

5G FWA & 5G Home

Using key 5G technologies, 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services will provide Gigabit speed to households.

With Samsung’s Cloud Platform, high-capacity, high-quality contents and services will be provided to users, enabling benefits like multiple UHD TV streaming, cloud gaming etc.

Gamers playing on a 5G cloud network

5G Stadium 

A Demonstration illustrating how 5G will work in crowded areas like stadium, with wider bandwidth and massive MIMO technology.

Samsung Networks’ booth at IMC 2018 is located at the Hall A and will be open from October 25 to October 27, 2018. To learn more about IMC 2018, please visit https://www.indiamobilecongress.com/

Dr Youngky Kim, President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung Electronics with Telecom Minister, Mr. Manoj Sinha at Samsung 5G Kiosk during India Mobile Congress 2018

Samsung also announced its plan for India’s first large-scale 5G trial, scheduled to take place in the first quarter of 2019 in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

In his keynote speech at the event, Youngky Kim, President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung Electronics, said, “Samsung will pave the way for 5G to unlock the full potential of India together with industry leaders.”

“We are witnessing a rise in adoption of new technologies, inspired by ‘Digital India’ and spurred by the transition to 4G,” he said.

The event is being attended by VIP dignitaries that include Indian government and industry leaders.

“Our partnership with Reliance Jio has empowered millions, making their everyday lives better. Our roadmap for 5G showcases our strong commitment to India. We will continue to be a partner in Government of India’s Digital India mission,” said HC Hong, President and CEO, Samsung Electronics SouthWest Asia.

Leading Disruptive Changes Using 4G in Digital India

Since 2012, Samsung has been a key partner of the Indian telecommunications industry. During President Kim’s keynote speech at the IMC, he said that Samsung has successfully built the world’s largest greenfield and the most advanced 4G LTE networks nationwide by partnering with Reliance Jio.

Mr. Kim added that by Diwali, Samsung will have delivered its 4G LTE solutions to 99 percent of the Indian population, equivalent to 1.3 billion people.

Samsung has been leading the industry to build the bridge connecting 4G and 5G. Encouraged by its achievements in 4G, Samsung will continue to support India to accelerate its digital transformation and preparations as its 5G future unfolds.

First of its Kind 5G Demo

At IMC 2018, Samsung is showcasing how its 5G solutions can enable a variety of 5G-powered business models and scenarios, including: 5G home broadband services, Smart Cities and Smart Agriculture.

Moreover, Samsung’s 5G Skyship, which was developed in partnership with Korea Telecom, will be flying over the exhibition center to demonstrate first response use cases.

Samsung has been a pioneer in developing 5G solutions using its technology and experience. With its successful development of the first commercial ASIC-based 5G modems and mmWave RFICs, the company has been manufacturing compact-sized 5G radio and router devices and CPEs.

Samsung’s years of commitment to R&D investments since 2000 have come to fruition, as the company has been selected by the world’s leading operators such Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and SK Telecom for both 4G and 5G solutions and services. At the root of this achievement are Samsung’s end-to-end solutions spanning network equipment, devices, chipsets and the world’s-first regulatory approval of 5G equipment by the US Federal Communications Commission. Samsung will continue its legacy of 4G LTE to enable digital transformation and provide a seamless path to 5G.

Samsung Networks’ booth at IMC 2018 is located at the Hall A and will be open from October 25 to October 27, 2018. To learn more about IMC 2018, please visithttps://www.indiamobilecongress.com/

The evolution of telecommunications technology, from 1G network to the current 4G standard, has transformed the way we share and consume information. Now, through pioneering research in the field and exciting core innovations such as adaptive beamforming technology, Samsung Electronics is bringing us closer to opening entirely new paradigms of connectivity through 5G.

By utilizing ultra-high broadcast frequencies, 5G will deliver data transfer speeds that are up to 200 times faster than current 4G networks, even in highly dense locations. This will allow us to create more responsive user experiences across a more diverse range of devices and technologies, including those which have not yet leveraged wireless connectivity.

For a start, 5G will make it possible for users to enjoy rich 4K video and more immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences. Imagine being able to take in a front-row concert experience from the comfort of your living room, spark your child’s curiosity with immersive augmented reality edutainment, or simply conference with colleagues through crystal clear video. 5G technology makes it possible to seamlessly facilitate such data-heavy tasks while also opening the door for greater automation in more aspects of daily life, allowing us to streamline everything from the Internet of Things (IoT) and self-driving cars to robotics.

Drawing from expertise gained from more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications field, Samsung first started developing 5G-related technologies in 2011. By ushering in the 5G era, leading research to advance its commercialization and explore its applications in communications and IoT, Samsung is helping create a world where imagination can become a reality.