Huawei to introduce the world's first 5G TV this year: source

Chinese tech giant Huawei is expected to unveil the world's first 5G television this year to compete in the global high-end consumer electronics market, sources close to the Nikkei project said. Asian Review. Huawei has not made any official announcement so far.

The TV is supposed to have a 5G module and an 8K resolution screen, which allows the user to download heavy content in data at a super fast speed and watch them with 16 times more pixels than the TV. current ultra high definition (UHD) format of 1,080 pixels display.

Compared to the traditional TV connected to the decoder or fiber optic pipe, the 5G TV will be able to broadcast remote content directly with its 5G modem.

According to 5G.co.uk, the current global television and video market served by cable, satellite and IPTV is estimated at more than $ 500 billion. With mature 5G technology, the current market for television broadcasting needs to be revolutionized.

About 5G TVs

The wireless connectivity provided by the 5G network allows television content to be broadcast on various mobile devices without the need for a Wi-Fi connection.

TV shows will be available for a range of screen types with ultra-fast speeds and 10 times faster than mobile broadband.

However, before 5G television arrives in people, many other factors in related industries have to pave the way.

With regard to 5G television-specific broadcast standards, 3GPP, the organization that regulates cellular standards, issued a statement on October 14, 2017 that provided "enhanced support for television services for mobile devices." and fixed televisions on eMBMS over LTE) and unicast ", enabling mobile operators to provide superior television services over their network.

Earlier this year, the China Media Group (CMG) is partnering with China Mobile, the national carrier, and Huawei, to carry out the first 4K UHD video transmission test on a 5G network to Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, South China.

The Spring Festival Gala 2019, the most-watched TV show in China, was also broadcast via the 5G network.

Michael Goodman, Head of Strategy and Strategy at Strategy Analytics, told 5G.co.uk: "Television is already being transformed by new digital services like Netflix and Amazon." The arrival of 5G wireless services TV could herald a new wave of disturbances from the 2020s and beyond. "

Huawei did not immediately respond to requests for comment.