Due to the strike of TV technicians, there was no recorded footage of the original match. However, the telecom giant brought to life the highlights of the match through the 4K experience of ‘175 Replayed’.
The first of its kind hologram interaction with the legendary cricketer added to the excitement of the event. On its way to transform the future of immersive video entertainment, this program aims to take the user experience to the next level.
testing its technical capabilities,
Airtel Provides select audiences with 5G-enabled smartphones that experience speeds of more than 1 Gbps and latency of less than 20 milliseconds. This gave over 50 concurrent users the chance to enjoy the highly personalized 4K video experience of the match. Users had real-time access to multiple camera angles, 360-degree in-stadia view, shot analysis and statistics, making it a more thrilling experience.
Speaking on the success of the programme, Randeep Sekhon, CTO,
Bharti AirtelThe gigabit speed and millisecond latency of 5G will transform the way we consume entertainment. With today’s performance, we have only scratched the surface of 5G’s infinite possibilities and highly personalized immersive experiences in the digital world.
Kapil Dev’s 5G powered hologram appeared on stage and interacted with the audience in real time, letting them know about some of the most important and memorable moments of his innings.
Kapil said, “I am amazed by the power of 5G technology and see my digital avatar interacting with my fans as if I am really there. To celebrate this amazing effort and one of the most important innings of my career. Thanks to Airtel for bringing it alive.” Dev while describing his experience quoted.
Randeep Sekhon said, “With 5G based holograms, we will be able to take the virtual avatar to any place. It will be a game-changer for meetings and conferences, live news, and will have many other use cases. Airtel is all set to build a solid pipeline of innovative use cases for 5G in this emerging digital world and for India.”
As the country moves closer to 5G spectrum,
Airtel The company is ramping up its emphasis on the enterprise segment, giving viewers an insight into what 5G can bring to its customers. The in-stadia experience is the latest of several 5G events organized by the telco over the past year. In September 2021, the company hosted a live cloud gaming event featuring pro-gamers Mortal and Mamba. The following month it conducted India’s first rural 5G trial. The company has also launched the #5GforBusiness initiative and has collaborated with several leading technology brands and companies to test 5G based solutions.
**5G demo is based on trial spectrum provided by DoT.
Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of Airtel by Times Internet’s Spotlight team.