Sprint PCS Completes Next-Gen Network

The wireless carrier said the new network, based on Qualcomm's CDMA technology, promises average data speeds of 50 Kbps to 70 Kbps, with peak speeds of up to 144 Kbps, in addition to improved-quality voice capabilities.

Sprint PCS intends to differentiate the service from those of competitors such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless through bandwidth-optimization technology that the company said will further boost average data throughput.

In addition to the network upgrade, Sprint has worked with Bytemobile to incorporate dynamic bandwidth optimization technology from its Macara platform on the enhanced network. Using certain PCS Vision-enabled devices, Sprint wireless customers will experience data speeds two to five times faster than average 50-Kbps-to-70-Kbps data transfer speeds on the enhanced Nationwide PCS Network, depending on the specific application.

"As we unveil our PCS Vision products and services, the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network provides a platform that allows us to continue to roll out new products and services that will change the way Sprint wireless customers work, learn, play and communicate," Sprint PCS President Charles Levine said in a statement.

As previously reported by CRN, Sprint PCS is scheduled to hold a launch event later Thursday to provide additional information about the network, devices and services available.