They are putting mini cell transmitters on telephone poles using old tv station frequencies..not standard cellular...however if it was really a great idea cable would have done it years ago
Directv to shift away from Satellite?
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I agree, they will probably wait for D* Now to have more content, features, and stability as well as a complete and successful rollout of 5G, then they will sell the satellite side of things.
Yep, I read the some reports on 5G using millimeter waves having issues with trees and tall buildings
Could they use 5g just for mobile then like I said earlier upgrade FTTN to FTTH? One thing AT&T said after they bought DirecTV that they would use DirecTV's cash flow to continue to upgrade FTTN to FTTH. I don't get putting a 5g antenna on a roof to get DTV NOW that's same thing as putting a dish on the roof and that's what AT&T want's to get away from. I think the 5g antenna's are smaller than the dish but its still having to get out the ladder climb up it and put something on the roof.
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I think their was one member in here said their plan was to go all 5g and AT&T would install a 5g radio on the roof and get DTV NOW that way.
Lot of missing and misunderstood information about 5G. Wiki it. It is mostly intended for very high, millimeter wave, frequencies, which have penetration concerns, but:
"Low-band 5G" and "Mid-band 5G" use frequencies from 600 MHz to 6 GHz, especially 3.5-4.2 GHz. Note T-Mobile is deploying 5G in the low band. Greater range and penetration but at lower speeds. They will likely also use some hi band for 5G in selected (urban) areas.
Note that at these frequencies, 5G is similar in performance to 4G, all things equal. They won't BE equal, but lower frequencies will greatly reduce speeds, while improving penetration.
Note, also from Wiki:
Over-the-air television channels are divided into two bands: the VHF band which comprises channels 2 through 13 and occupies frequencies between 54 and 216 MHz, and the UHF band, which comprises channels 14 through 83 and occupies frequencies between 470 and 890 MHz.
Actually, UHF now cuts off around 600 MHz. Compare this to the planned 5G hi band frequencies of 26, 28, 38, and 60 GHz.
"Low-band 5G" and "Mid-band 5G" use frequencies from 600 MHz to 6 GHz, especially 3.5-4.2 GHz. Note T-Mobile is deploying 5G in the low band. Greater range and penetration but at lower speeds. They will likely also use some hi band for 5G in selected (urban) areas.
Note that at these frequencies, 5G is similar in performance to 4G, all things equal. They won't BE equal, but lower frequencies will greatly reduce speeds, while improving penetration.
Note, also from Wiki:
Over-the-air television channels are divided into two bands: the VHF band which comprises channels 2 through 13 and occupies frequencies between 54 and 216 MHz, and the UHF band, which comprises channels 14 through 83 and occupies frequencies between 470 and 890 MHz.
Actually, UHF now cuts off around 600 MHz. Compare this to the planned 5G hi band frequencies of 26, 28, 38, and 60 GHz.
Would another way of looking at it is would it really matter if it was FTTN, FTTH or 5g and it would just have to do with what type of speed you have to be able to do 1080p and 4k with DTV NOW as the main service? One advantage with 4k on DTV NOW is you wouldn't need to get that reverse band LNB for 4k. AT&T is working on getting 1080p and 4k to DTV NOW. You could then just use the current gateway that you have from any company.
Streaming TV is the future that's for sure, 5G will be deployed over the next few years but not with just cell tower based antennas but rather greater penetration to allow for greater coverage and speeds. The speeds that 5G will offer most likely deliver 1080P or 4K with ease so the race is on
If the carriers lose the data chargers and capping they could corner the market. maybe.... all a guess as usually greed gets in the way of a good ideas....
The tv frequencies just purchased at auction will be used for 5g..it's all being tested..nothing is ever written in stone
Two things ...
The RB LNB is no longer a BIG deal to get, your not required to have 4k sets even to get one.
They have been installing them on ALL the Installs here for at least 9 months or more.
2nd, we REALLY don't know if the Current Gateway is compatible with the 5g stuff, do we ?
It would make sense, but I haven't played with one yet.
Well looks like AT&T is launching a $15 streaming service. Seems like they are shifting focus to streaming while DirecTV is in the middle and U-Verse is the forgotten stepchild...
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So your saying AT& will have a streaming service separate from the Directv Now streaming service ?
Sounds like it
AT&T is launching a $15 TV streaming subscription
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Here' wondering if it will have anything worthwhile on it for that price ....
No word on channels, already mentioned no sports, any locals ?
I'm gonna guess No DVR.....
At that price, I bet they don' get many takers .... and that those inquiring will go to D* Now or other options.
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