New Technology Extends Reach of 2.5 GHz Spectrum, Sprint Says
New High Performance User Equipment (HPUE) technology will help Sprint make optimal use of its extensive 2.5 GHz holdings, the carrier said Tuesday. Use of HPUE extends 2.5 GHz coverage by up to 30 percent to nearly match the performance…
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of mid-band 1.9 GHz spectrum, Sprint said in a news release. “HPUE is an incredible innovation that will dramatically improve the performance of our high-band spectrum and deliver an even better experience for the millions of customers on the Sprint network whether they’re streaming videos, playing games or using apps, both indoors and out,” said Chief Technology Officer John Saw. The 3rd Generation Partnership Project certified HPUE Dec. 6 as a new power class, Sprint said. The company said it tested the technology with China Mobile, which is also deploying HPUE.