In preparation for the launch of its 5G network early next year, Sprint has today announced a new partnership with HTC that will see the creation of a “5G mobile smart hub.”

The two companies have confirmed that the device will make use of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X50 modem which supports 5G and Gigabit LTE. Furthermore, the press release implies that this won’t be a 5G smartphone. Instead, the product will most likely resemble a portable hotspot device. At this moment in time, the name and specifications of the new smart hub remain unconfirmed. However, Sprint did state that these details ...