Claro, Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm demonstrate 5G Broadcast streaming to smartphones

Claro, Rohde & Schwarz, and Qualcomm Technologies collaborated at Open Rio 2023 in Rio de Janeiro to demonstrate the capabilities of 5G Broadcast/Multicast technology for content delivery.

The demonstration featured a live signal transmitted over-the-air to a Qualcomm Technologies test device shaped like a smartphone. The broadcast, utilizing a 5G Broadcast signal, offered attendees a preview of an advanced live mobile experience.

The solution comprised Rohde & Schwarz's end-to-end 3GPP-compliant system, including a 5G Broadcast RAN enabled with an R&S TLU9 transmitter and a Broadcast/Multicast Core Network powered by the BSCC2.0 Broadcast Service and Control Center. The content originated from five live camera feeds and was transcoded using Ateneme Ateleme's Titan encoding solution.

Operating on the 3GPP Rel-16 feature-set, the 5G Broadcast solution functions in a Receive-Only Mode, is Free-To-Air, and does not require a SIM card for reception. Rohde & Schwarz showcased the 5G Broadcast dedicated mode, operating with a standalone mobile broadcasting infrastructure.

"5G Broadcast technology has the potential to transform how content services are delivered without compromising existing mobile cellular services," said Manfred Reitmeier, VP Broadcast and Amplifier Systems at Rohde & Schwarz. "We are proud to continue our collaboration with Claro and Qualcomm Technologies as we work to drive the technology forward."