Sprint will be the first carrier in the US to rely on 5G's dual connectivity capability — but download speed could hinder adoption:
The carrier's strategy relies on the use of dual connectivity — simultaneous 4G and 5G network connections — and the mid-band 2.5GHz spectrum.Sprint likely perceives the use of dual connectivity as well as its reliance on a 2.5GHz spectrum as its two biggest initial competitive advantages in the 5G space.
Sprint will be the first carrier in the US to rely on 5G's dual connectivity capability. The capability allows phones to combine 5G and 4G networks to enable faster download speeds. This could make the user experience smoother with fewer interruptions than competitors like AT&T and Verizon, which use 4G to establish a 5G phone's initial connection and don't yet enable dual connectivity downloads.
Relying on the 2.5GHz mid-band spectrum will allow Sprint to offer a wide coverage area. Sprint's spectrum supports both 4G and 5G and provides a balance between the fast data speeds offered by high-frequency spectrums, like mmWave, and the wide reach and penetration of low-band frequency. For comparison, AT&T and Verizon use mmWave technology, which provides very fast speeds but smaller coverage areas that can be spotty in buildings.
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