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Evolution of Mobile Connectivity
Challenge Type: engineering
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$1,000
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140 months

The next generation of mobile technology is here! Sprint is enabling SPARK, a wireless network that provides consumers 3x the bandwidth and lower latency, as compared to today’s wireless networks of 15Mbps.

Sprint is looking for:
What are the new features, products, or services that can leverage Sprint's SPARK super-fast network, beyond the capabilities of today's mobile devices? (smartphones, tablets, etc.)

Check out Sprint's newsroom article and video on "Building a Brilliant Network" for additional insights and guidance!

Deliverables

Envision a wireless industry 5 years from now, with +45Mbps bandwidth and low latency.

1) Propose an idea of a potential next generation product or service to use on SPARK.

2) Supplemental materials that help illustrate the enabling idea and/or design are greatly encouraged. (Word document, PowerPoint, graphics, drawings, etc.)

NOTE: Do not replicate existing product or services (such as 4K video/movies; enhanced graphics for online gaming; etc.)

FYI: SPARK is the brand name of Sprint next generation 4G LTE wireless network.

    Submissions will be graded on the following criteria:
  • Meets Deliverables
  • Creativity
  • Clarity
Reward Tiers
5 Winners
will receive $200 each
Leaderboard
$200.00 Matthew Ginley-Hidinger Occidental College
$200.00 Tai Lan Hirabayashi Mount Holyoke College
$200.00 Mary Kylee Rice West Virginia University
$200.00 Patrick Bankich Clarkson University
$200.00 Vivian Nguyen University of Maryland
Submission questions


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