Deutsche Telekom has its latency booster for mobile games, 5G+ gamingnow also released for iPhone users. So far, the technology was only available for Android devices from Samsung, now it also runs on iPhone 15, 15 plus, 15 per, 15 per max, 16, 16 plus, 16 per, 16 per max and 16e. 5G+ gaming uses network slicing to achieve a total of lower package terms for game applications.
The horse’s foot: Currently 5G+ gaming does not run with every cloud gaming provider, but only with the Telekom partner Sora stream. This currently offers 500 titles, including a number of games from the first AAA series such as “Elden Ring”, “Hogwarts Legacy”, “Rocket League” or “Lego: Batman 3”. As usual with cloud gaming, downloads are not necessary.
Must be booked
It initially remained unclear whether 5G+ gaming can be used in the entire Telekom 5G network. The telecommunications group refers to its Network expansion cardwhich is currently still missing the right overlay for the service. Furthermore, a “current MagentaMobil tariff” must be completed, which has 5G+gaming as an option that has to be booked, but remain free of charge. 5G+ gaming is activated via the Telekom website or the Meinmagenta app.
Telekom then promises a “jerky-free game experience”, but as mentioned, this is only possible with Sora Stream, whether other cloud gaming services will also be added. After all, Telekom is currently offering a 50 percent discount for a subscription package from Sora Stream by the end of October 2025.
Annual price currently 50 euros
“Due to the discount, Telekom customers can test the offer, for example, for 1.50 euros per week (instead of regular 2.99 euros), one month for 4.99 euros (instead of 9.99 euros) or one year for 49.99 euros (instead of regular 99.99 euros),” according to the company in one message. The discount can be redeemed several times.
For iOS there is now one Matching app from Sora Stream. The network slicing should include “L4S”: low latency, low loss, scalable through. Telekom initially did not provide precise information on the actual latency. The group emphasized that the first network operator “integrated these intelligent additional functions into its 5G network” and markets it to private customers.
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