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Dec 14, 2020

T-Mobile teaming with Drone Racing League to help emerging sport develop 5G-enabled tech

T-Mobile is teaming with the Drone Racing League in a multi-year deal that makes the Bellevue, Wash.-based wireless carrier the exclusive 5G partner for the organization, the companies announced Monday. T-Mobile is investing in DRL through its T-Mobile Ventures fund and the plan is to help the league develop high-speed 5G drones which would be able to stream 3D racing action in real time and provide immersive experiences to fans of the sport. The Drone Racing League was founded in 2015 and involves skilled pilots flying custom drones through live and virtual locations around the globe, including sports stadiums. The… Read More

Oct 19, 2020

T-Mobile swings for 5G fences at World Series with FieldCams and BatterCams during batting practice

T-Mobile is promising baseball fans a unique look at player warm-ups before the start of the World Series on Tuesday, with 5G-powered FieldCams and BatterCams streaming the action. The Bellevue, Wash.-based wireless carrier, which has an ongoing partnership with Major League Baseball, said Monday that the technology will bring fans closer to the action than ever. T-Mobile 5G BatterCams will be mounted on the caps of players and coaches to provide a first-person view of batting practice on the field in real-time. And with 360-degree T-Mobile 5G FieldCams, viewers will also get an immersive view. T-Mobile and the Seattle Mariners… Read More