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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.

T-Mobile adds faster midband 5G coverage to more than 80 new cities and townsT-Mobile adds faster midband 5G coverage to more than 80 new cities and towns
The Motorola One 5G has faster speeds and a macro lens ring light for less than $500The Motorola One 5G has faster speeds and a macro lens ring light for less than $500
Samsung’s most affordable 5G phone, the Galaxy A51, is now available on VerizonSamsung’s most affordable 5G phone, the Galaxy A51, is now available on Verizon
Samsung is launching a 5G version of the Galaxy A51 in the US this weekSamsung is launching a 5G version of the Galaxy A51 in the US this week
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LG’s stylish midrange Velvet phone launches in the US on July 22ndLG’s stylish midrange Velvet phone launches in the US on July 22nd
Verizon told to stop making misleading 5G claims by ads watchdogVerizon told to stop making misleading 5G claims by ads watchdog
Lenovo’s Flex 5G proves it’s too early to buy a 5G laptopLenovo’s Flex 5G proves it’s too early to buy a 5G laptop
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 865 Plus is its most powerful mobile chip, designed for gamingQualcomm’s new Snapdragon 865 Plus is its most powerful mobile chip, designed for gaming
Samsung’s Galaxy A71 5G UW is Verizon’s cheapest 5G phone yetSamsung’s Galaxy A71 5G UW is Verizon’s cheapest 5G phone yet
The Moto G 5G Plus is Motorola’s first midrange 5G phone, but it’s skipping the USThe Moto G 5G Plus is Motorola’s first midrange 5G phone, but it’s skipping the US
T-Mobile shuts down Sprint’s 5G network as the two carriers continue to integrateT-Mobile shuts down Sprint’s 5G network as the two carriers continue to integrate
Motorola’s unlocked Edge gets a $700 price tag, slight spec bumpMotorola’s unlocked Edge gets a $700 price tag, slight spec bump
AT&T brings 5G to Austin, Miami, Salt Lake City, and 25 other regionsAT&T brings 5G to Austin, Miami, Salt Lake City, and 25 other regions
Twitter promises to fine-tune its 5G coronavirus labeling after unrelated tweets were flaggedTwitter promises to fine-tune its 5G coronavirus labeling after unrelated tweets were flagged
T-Mobile tries to ease up California’s requirements for allowing the Sprint merger to go throughT-Mobile tries to ease up California’s requirements for allowing the Sprint merger to go through
Qualcomm launches new Snapdragon 690 processor to add 5G to budget phonesQualcomm launches new Snapdragon 690 processor to add 5G to budget phones
HTC’s phones have officially made it into the 5G eraHTC’s phones have officially made it into the 5G era
The Lenovo Flex 5G is the world’s first 5G laptop you can actually buyThe Lenovo Flex 5G is the world’s first 5G laptop you can actually buy
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S20 has mmWave 5G but less RAMVerizon’s Samsung Galaxy S20 has mmWave 5G but less RAM
5G: everything you need to know5G: everything you need to know
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Twitter starts aggressively fact-checking tweets linking 5G to COVID-19Twitter starts aggressively fact-checking tweets linking 5G to COVID-19
Apple’s 2021 iPad Pros could have 5GApple’s 2021 iPad Pros could have 5G
5G coronavirus conspiracy theorists are endangering the workers who keep networks running

Engineers have been abused, harassed, and spat at, while conspiracy theorists have launched arson attacks against mobile infrastructure

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UK reportedly planning to phase out Huawei equipment from its 5G networksUK reportedly planning to phase out Huawei equipment from its 5G networks
Comcast is launching 5G plans for Xfinity Mobile customersComcast is launching 5G plans for Xfinity Mobile customers
US moves to cut off Huawei from overseas chip manufacturersUS moves to cut off Huawei from overseas chip manufacturers
Businesses are hinting at 5G rollout delaysBusinesses are hinting at 5G rollout delays
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AT&T adds 5G to 90 new markets, nearly doubling its coverageAT&T adds 5G to 90 new markets, nearly doubling its coverage
Some 5G iPhones and a new larger iPhone SE model could be delayedSome 5G iPhones and a new larger iPhone SE model could be delayed
Verizon CEO says 5G virus conspiracy theories are nonsenseVerizon CEO says 5G virus conspiracy theories are nonsense
Why the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories don’t make senseWhy the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories don’t make sense
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UK mobile carriers politely ask people to stop burning 5G towersUK mobile carriers politely ask people to stop burning 5G towers
YouTube says it will suppress content promoting false 5G coronavirus conspiracyYouTube says it will suppress content promoting false 5G coronavirus conspiracy
British 5G towers are being set on fire because of coronavirus conspiracy theoriesBritish 5G towers are being set on fire because of coronavirus conspiracy theories
AT&T’s faster millimeter wave 5G network launches on March 6th with the S20 Plus and UltraAT&T’s faster millimeter wave 5G network launches on March 6th with the S20 Plus and Ultra
Huawei made a 5G iPad Pro clone with wireless chargingHuawei made a 5G iPad Pro clone with wireless charging
T-Mobile’s OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren is getting faster with a software updateT-Mobile’s OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren is getting faster with a software update
Qualcomm’s new X60 modems promise future 5G phones will be faster and more power efficientQualcomm’s new X60 modems promise future 5G phones will be faster and more power efficient
Samsung’s regular Galaxy S20 doesn’t support ultra-fast 5GSamsung’s regular Galaxy S20 doesn’t support ultra-fast 5G
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 is a make-or-break moment for 5GSamsung’s Galaxy S20 is a make-or-break moment for 5G

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