Vodafone, Ericsson, and Sony unveil instant photo transfer tech for live events
Vodafone, Ericsson, and Sony have teamed up to create a new way of sending photos without delays. The system uses advanced mobile technology to ensure images from major events reach their destination instantly. It will be demonstrated at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The solution relies on network slicing, a method that divides a mobile network into separate virtual segments. Each segment guarantees a fixed amount of bandwidth, preventing slowdowns during data transfer. This is especially important for live events where photographers need to send high-quality images quickly.
To make it work, Sony cameras are fitted with portable data transfer devices and linked to a dedicated Sony app. These cameras connect to T-Mobile's 5G network, which uses programmable interfaces and network functions provided by Ericsson's subsidiary, Vonage. The technology was first tested at Vodafone's Aldenhofen Testing Center in Germany. It was then successfully used during a football derby in Sweden.
The companies will now present the system at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 26 to 29 February. Visitors can see it in action at Ericsson's exhibition space in Hall 2.
The new system aims to solve a key challenge for photographers at large events: transferring images without delays. By combining network slicing, 5G, and specialised hardware, the technology ensures fast and reliable transmission. The demonstration in Barcelona will show how it performs under real-world conditions.
