For the second time this year, T-Mobile has signed a $3.5 billion deal with a supplier as part of their long term plan to be a leader in 5G. The first deal came earlier this summer when T-Mobile partnered with Nokia, and now the carrier has made a multi-billion dollar deal with Swedish supplier Ericsson. […]
Author: Michael Ginsberg
Qualcomm Shows Off 5G Test Phone, But Size Concerns Some
Qualcomm issued a press release this week in which they announced that they have successfully completed a 5G network phone call. This is good news for the development of 5G networks, but one detail has some people concerned. The test phone shown in the press release is very large, leading some to wonder whether mobile […]
Samsung Preparing 5G-Capable Galaxy S10 Plus
According to a South Korean report, one version of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S10 Plus phone will be 5G-capable (a 4G variation will also be available). Due to the additional antennas required for 5G compatibility, the 5G version is likely to be a bit more expensive than the 4G, but the speed advantage will be significant […]
AT&T Announces Indianapolis as Another 5G Market
AT&T has already announced plans for mobile 5G in Atlanta; Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C.; Oklahoma City; and Dallas and Waco, Texas, and now they have added Indianapolis to the list. Indianapolis is one of AT&T’s “5G Evolution” markets, meaning the company has deployed wireless speeds that can deliver at least 400 Mbit/s on supported devices. […]
AT&T Wants More Spectrum for 5G
In a filing with the FCC this week, AT&T reiterated their commitment to being a leader in 5G. “AT&T has been busy laying the groundwork for its 5G deployment since 2016, and it is poised to introduce mobile 5G service in twelve cities by the end of the year,” they said. The filing also confirmed […]
Verizon Settles 5G Fight in Pennsylvania
Verizon and their infrastructure partner Crown Castle have been engaged in a battle with the town of Doylestown, Pennsylvania for over a year over their 5G wireless hardware, and it has finally be resolved. Verizon and Crown Castle have now agreed to adjust their hardware deployment plans and share revenues with the town. Read more […]
Verizon Tests Mobile 5G with Nokia
Verizon and Nokia announced a success trial involving transmitting 5G signal to a moving vehicle between two radio sectors, a big step towards making 5G a reality. As Verizon VP of Technology Development and Planning Bill Stone put it, “by taking these tests out of the lab and into the field, we’re replicating the experience […]
Verizon Touts Free TV as Part of 5G Plan
Verizon’s 5G network won’t be viable for mobile use for quite some time, but it will be a viable alternative to traditional home internet options in coverage areas. As part of their plan to encourage customers to switch to their 5G service, Verizon plans to bundle TV service via AppleTV or YouTube TV – similar […]
MDG Computer Services/5Gstore.com Ranks 4442 on the 2018 Inc. 5000 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 75 Percent
NEW YORK, August 15, 2018 – Inc. magazine today revealed that MDG Computer Services (dba 3GSTORE) is No. 4442 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small […]
Ericsson to Open 5G Software Development Center in US
Last year Ericsson launched their Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Design Center in Austin, Texas, to develop and test core microelectronics for 5G radio base stations, and now they are announcing plans for a new software development center to be launched later this year. The new location will employ 200 developers and will focus on […]
