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5G

Led by telecommunications giants such as Verizon, AT&T, Samsung, Qualcomm, and Ericsson, the move to 5G is well and truly underway. This next-generation cellular networking standard promises an order of magnitude faster speeds than 4G LTE, though it will take a considerable amount of time and work until it is fully deployed and operational to its fullest potential.

Verizon and AT&T just spent almost $70 billion on spectrum to improve their 5G networksVerizon and AT&T just spent almost $70 billion on spectrum to improve their 5G networks
T-Mobile has 5G leverage and isn’t afraid to use itT-Mobile has 5G leverage and isn’t afraid to use it
Dish is confident in its plan to offer 5G in its first major cities by end of Q3 2021Dish is confident in its plan to offer 5G in its first major cities by end of Q3 2021
5G in the US is disappointing right now, but it’s going to get better

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The iPhone 12 series is already driving 5G adoption in the USThe iPhone 12 series is already driving 5G adoption in the US
Qualcomm announces its next-gen X65 5G modem, promises up to 10Gbps speedsQualcomm announces its next-gen X65 5G modem, promises up to 10Gbps speeds
The LG Wing and Pixel 5 have been cleared to use coveted C-band 5GThe LG Wing and Pixel 5 have been cleared to use coveted C-band 5G
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Your guide to the current state of 5G carrier plans in the US, what they cost, and whether it’s worth upgrading your plan

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Verizon plans to almost double its mmWave 5G coverage this yearVerizon plans to almost double its mmWave 5G coverage this year
Sony’s creator-focused Xperia Pro arrives in the US priced at $2,499Sony’s creator-focused Xperia Pro arrives in the US priced at $2,499
5G boxes are coming to people’s homes, whether they want them or not5G boxes are coming to people’s homes, whether they want them or not
Verizon prepaid customers can now access fast 5G Ultra WidebandVerizon prepaid customers can now access fast 5G Ultra Wideband
Verizon’s nationwide 5G can be slower than its LTE network, tests showVerizon’s nationwide 5G can be slower than its LTE network, tests show
T-Mobile introduces its first 5G hotspot and a 100GB standalone plan for $50T-Mobile introduces its first 5G hotspot and a 100GB standalone plan for $50
People are putting their routers in jail to protect themselves from harmless Wi-FiPeople are putting their routers in jail to protect themselves from harmless Wi-Fi
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888 processor will power the Android flagships of 2021Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888 processor will power the Android flagships of 2021
UK bans installation of new Huawei 5G equipment from SeptemberUK bans installation of new Huawei 5G equipment from September
Mark Cuban on America’s future

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The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is HMD’s first high-end phone sold by VerizonThe Nokia 8 V 5G UW is HMD’s first high-end phone sold by Verizon
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 is down to $650 right nowSamsung’s Galaxy S20 is down to $650 right now
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LG offers 5G for less with $359 mid-range K92 5G handsetLG offers 5G for less with $359 mid-range K92 5G handset
T-Mobile expands its faster midband 5G network, nearly doubling its coverageT-Mobile expands its faster midband 5G network, nearly doubling its coverage
TCL’s new phone has ultra-fast 5G for $399, but that’s not enoughTCL’s new phone has ultra-fast 5G for $399, but that’s not enough
Verizon pulls misleading ads claiming its 5G service is ‘necessary’ for firefightersVerizon pulls misleading ads claiming its 5G service is ‘necessary’ for firefighters
Here’s how you’ll know when you’re on Verizon’s fast or slow 5G on an iPhone 12Here’s how you’ll know when you’re on Verizon’s fast or slow 5G on an iPhone 12
iPhone 12 only uses 5G when necessary to save battery lifeiPhone 12 only uses 5G when necessary to save battery life
Apple announces iPhone 12 with OLED screen and 5G speedsApple announces iPhone 12 with OLED screen and 5G speeds
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Verizon announces its nationwide 5G networkVerizon announces its nationwide 5G network
Samsung announces an even cheaper 5G phoneSamsung announces an even cheaper 5G phone
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5G alone won’t be enough to justify buying an iPhone this year5G alone won’t be enough to justify buying an iPhone this year
Google Fi now directly sells Samsung phones and adds a new 5G mapGoogle Fi now directly sells Samsung phones and adds a new 5G map
Verizon has an exclusive Pixel 4A 5G that’s $100 more expensiveVerizon has an exclusive Pixel 4A 5G that’s $100 more expensive
Google announces Pixel 4A 5G with larger 6.2-inch display for $499Google announces Pixel 4A 5G with larger 6.2-inch display for $499
You can now lower your AT&T bill with mix-and-match wireless plansYou can now lower your AT&T bill with mix-and-match wireless plans
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 750G has 5G, faster speeds, and improved AI performanceQualcomm’s new Snapdragon 750G has 5G, faster speeds, and improved AI performance
Netgear’s new $509.99 5G hotspot is coming to AT&T on September 18thNetgear’s new $509.99 5G hotspot is coming to AT&T on September 18th
Motorola’s second-gen foldable Razr adds 5G, better cameras, and a chance at redemptionMotorola’s second-gen foldable Razr adds 5G, better cameras, and a chance at redemption
Qualcomm’s next budget Snapdragon 4-series chips could take 5G mainstream in 2021Qualcomm’s next budget Snapdragon 4-series chips could take 5G mainstream in 2021
The Acer Spin 7 is the first laptop with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G chipThe Acer Spin 7 is the first laptop with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G chip
Qualcomm’s 8cx Gen 2 5G processor promises a new wave of better ARM-based laptopsQualcomm’s 8cx Gen 2 5G processor promises a new wave of better ARM-based laptops

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