T-Mobile and MLB Bring 5G-Powered Automated Ball-Strike System to Major League Spring Training
21 Février 2025 - 3:01PM
Business Wire
MLB will use T-Mobile's private 5G network to
power the automated ball-strike system debut in spring training at
Steinbrenner Field in Tampa
And, ahead of MLB Opening Day, the Un-carrier
will bring back free MLB.TV for T-Mobile and Metro customers for
the 10th straight season
Strike three or ball four? T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today
announced that as the official wireless partner of MLB, the
Un-carrier is powering the debut of MLB’s automated ball-strike
system (ABS) at the major league level for the first time with a
private 5G Advanced Network Solution (ANS). The 5G-powered ABS
system will be featured during spring training games at
Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, beginning Feb. 21. T-Mobile
also announced that it’s bringing back one of its most popular
perks — free MLB.TV — for customers starting March 25, just in time
for MLB Opening Day.
This press release features multimedia. View
the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250220007517/en/
MLB will use T-Mobile's private 5G
network to power the automated ball-strike system debut in spring
training at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. And, ahead of MLB Opening
Day, the Un-carrier will bring back free MLB.TV for T-Mobile and
Metro customers for the 10th straight season. (Graphic: Business
Wire)
“At T-Mobile, every sports and entertainment partnership is
about pushing the boundaries of innovation with our
industry-leading 5G network and delivering more to our customers,”
said Mike Katz, President of Marketing, Strategy and Products,
T-Mobile. “That’s exactly what we’re doing by powering 5G-enabled
ABS in Major League Baseball — demonstrating how our 5G network can
support partners like MLB — in addition to giving our customers a
front-row seat to all the baseball action this season with the
return of free MLB.TV.”
5G-Powered ABS
T-Mobile's 5G-powered ABS system will be tested for the first
time at the major league level following trials over the last two
years at select minor league games and at the All-Star Futures Game
during MLB All-Star Week. MLB’s ABS system uses high-speed Hawk-Eye
cameras set up around the stadium to triangulate the strike zone
above home plate for each player. Once the pitch is thrown,
T-Mobile’s private 5G ANS transmits pitch data from the ABS system
via 5G-connected devices — enabling quick and secure pitch location
verification.
A private 5G network provides an ultra-reliable, high-speed and
low-latency connection, enabling real-time communication with the
ABS system as calls are challenged, pitches are analyzed and
decisions are relayed to players and fans.
T-Mobile's network also powers the 5G-connected devices used for
the ABS system, including:
- Laptops MLB officials use to input team lineups to ensure
strike zone accuracy for each batter and to relay game and strike
zone information to MLB applications.
- Tablets at the ballpark to provide MLB staff and officials with
real-time game video for analysis feedback on the strike zone.
Continued 5G Expansion in MLB Stadiums
T-Mobile has been deploying and expanding its industry-leading
5G network across the country at MLB stadiums. It has rolled out
private 5G networks at 27 MLB ballparks to date, with plans to be
in every U.S. ballpark before the end of 2025.
Free MLB.TV is Back
One of T-Mobile's most-loved customer perks — a free season-long
subscription to MLB.TV (a $149.99 value) — is back starting March
25 through March 31. Eligible T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Home
Internet and Small Business customers can snag a free MLB.TV
subscription via T-Mobile Tuesdays in the T-Life app.
MLB.TV delivers both home and away broadcast feeds, with live
and on-demand access to every out-of-market regular season game,
and every in-market regular season game available on demand. Fans
can catch games on their favorite supported devices and enjoy live
game DVR controls to pause and rewind the action in HD. Just last
season, T-Mobile customers collectively streamed a record-high 58
million hours of live baseball on MLB.TV.
More Perks with Magenta Status
Being a T-Mobile customer means getting more: more streaming,
more value and more perks from day one. It means enjoying
industry-leading benefits the Un-carrier delivers with its
value-packed plans and the VIP treatment customers deserve with
Magenta Status, all while lighting up America’s largest, fastest 5G
network.
T-Mobile customers don’t just get the best entertainment
streaming bundle in wireless with Go5G Next, they can also get
exclusive benefits and experiences with top hotel and rental car
brands, free in-flight Wi-Fi, high-speed data abroad, weekly perks
and freebies through T-Mobile Tuesdays and more. Metro customers
can score big savings too, with the best benefits in prepaid — from
weekly deals through T-Mobile Tuesdays to an Amazon Prime
membership on Us (valued at $14.99/month) with Metro Flex Plus.
More information on MLB.TV for T-Mobile customers can be found
at www.t-mobile.com/benefits/mlb.
Follow @TMobileNews on X, formerly known as Twitter, to stay up
to date with the latest company news.
MLB.TV Limited-time; subject to change. Qualified plan
req'd. Must access T-Mobile Tuesdays in T-Life app and sign up for
MLB.TV between 3/25-4/1/25 at 4:59am ET. Blackout and other
restrictions apply. ©/TM 2025 MLB. Fastest: based on
analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data of national
Speed Score results incorporating 5G download and upload speeds for
2H 2024. See 5G device, coverage, & access details at
T-Mobile.com.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged
Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative
nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for
all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of
value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best
possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption
that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its
subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by
T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. For more information please visit:
https://www.t-mobile.com.
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250220007517/en/
Media Contact T-Mobile US, Inc. Media Relations
MediaRelations@t-mobile.com
Investor Relations Contact T-Mobile US, Inc.
Investor.Relations@t-mobile.com https://investor.t-mobile.com
T Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS)
Graphique Historique de l'Action
De Jan 2025 à Fév 2025
T Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS)
Graphique Historique de l'Action
De Fév 2024 à Fév 2025