L4S will also be beneficial for other applications that are latency-bound, including web browsing. While L4S marks a significant advancement, it is not a panacea for all internet speed issues.

Verizon and Ericsson wrapped up a trial of L4S technology they claimed would optimise a 5G network for latency sensitive applications.

Latency hitches that can interrupt video calls or slow down browsing could be reduced with L4S, and T-Mobile is the first wireless company using it in the US.

Forward-looking: A new internet standard is being developed to drastically reduce network latency, boosting applications such as gaming and video streaming. While the standard can provide a ...

T-Mobile Upgrades Network With L4S to Improve Video Calls and Cloud Gaming The mobile carrier says its the first wireless network in the US to scale L4S. Bruce Gil Published July 21, 2025 ...