Sprint is working with Qualcomm and SoftBank to develop 5G technologies, including the 3GPP New Radio (NR) standard, for Sprint’s 2.5 GHz spectrum (Band 41).
Sprint has a Hugh footprint of 2.5 GHz around the country, however, Band 41 is not among those being targeted for 5G. The FCC and ITU are looking mostly at high-band wavelengths, such as the 28 GHz, 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 64-71 GHz bands, for 5G.
Sprint has not disclosed plans for 5G in those bands. Sprint and its partners plan to launch commercial 5G service and devices by late 2019.
