Intel first discussed their plans to have 5G-capable modems ready for laptops in 2019 earlier this year, and they confirmed this week that they are still confident in those plans. At the Computex show in Taipei, Taiwan, Intel said that they expect their 5G “Goldridge” modem to be shipping in commercial devices including laptops from Acer, AsusTek, Dell, and HP by mid-2019, and Sprint is prepared to sell the 5G-capable gear. Like Intel, Sprint has made their commitment to being a big 5G player from the start clear, and selling Intel’s laptops will keep them at the forefront.
