SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – Deutsche Telekom has launched its new "5G+ Gaming" offer, a gaming package designed to enhance the mobile cloud gaming experience. Developed in partnership with ALSO and Ludium Lab, the package utilizes innovative 5G network functionalities based on 5G Standalone technology to provide a seamless and lag-free gaming experience on the go.
"5G+ Gaming offers a real advantage because every millisecond can decide between victory and defeat in online gaming," says [Name and Title of Deutsche Telekom spokesperson]. "It provides more stable response times."
The new offering was first introduced at Gamescom in Cologne, where the 5G solution was demonstrated live. Now, customers can book the 5G gaming package for free via the Mein Magenta app as part of the "Magenta Moments" loyalty program. In addition to the new 5G+ Gaming option, users gain access to 100 top games on the Sora Stream cloud gaming platform.
The "5G+ Gaming" Package
The exclusive package is available for free during the promotional period from October 16, 2024, to April 30, 2025. It offers real-time gaming with an exceptionally stable connection thanks to 5G+. The Sora Stream offering includes popular games like Fortnite, PUBG, and 9 Years of Shadows. Early birds who secure the gaming package at the start of the promotional period can enjoy the free games on the platform for a full six months, saving a total of 59.94 euros. The 5G+ Gaming option in the Telekom network remains free even after the promotional period ends on April 30, 2025.
Requirements and Availability
To use the 5G+ Gaming option, customers need a current version of a Magenta Mobil tariff. Initially, the new option is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is technically equipped to support all 5G+ Gaming functions. More devices that enable the new option with exceptionally stable response times will follow.
"5G+ Gaming is the world's first retail offering based on network slicing that Samsung Electronics is implementing with a telecommunications provider," says [Name and Title of Samsung Electronics spokesperson].
Sora Stream: The Cloud Gaming Platform
Free access to the Sora Stream platform is available to all customers, even without the 5G+ Gaming option and with other devices such as PCs, mobile phones, tablets, TVs, or any other device with an internet connection. The cloud gaming platform allows customers to play games anytime and anywhere, without downloads or waiting times. They can also access game saves from their home devices while on the move. Android users can access the cloud platform via the Sora Stream app, while iOS users can access it through their web browser.
Innovative 5G Technology
The new gaming solution is implemented via Deutsche Telekom's 5G Standalone network, which allows for the use of specific network functions. This includes "network slicing," where the network is divided into virtual "slices" specialized for certain properties. In the case of cloud gaming, this means particularly low fluctuations in response times.
"Deutsche Telekom is the first network operator to integrate these intelligent additional functions into its 5G network and offer them to its customers," says [Name and Title of Deutsche Telekom spokesperson].
The rollout of 5G+ Gaming is gradual. Interested parties can check whether the 5G option is already available in their area at www.telekom.de/5gplus-gaming and get further information on booking and using the offer.