What Are AT&T and its Partners Doing to Improve 5G Networking

As 5G coverage and usage continues to grow, AT&T is focusing on partnering with some companies like Rakuten Symphony, Nokia, and IBM to help address the ever changing needs of service providers and the way in which different industries operate.  Rakuten Symphony, a comms platform provider, has something called Rakuten Symworld. This platform is designed […]

Where is FirstNet on 5G Available?

FirstNet is a nationwide wireless broadband network specifically made for first responders. It offers public safety a dedicated communications network which helps them safely do their jobs to protect our communities. About 20 years ago, the legislature passed that verified FirstNet would operate as a government entity. It is because of this that unlike its […]

Spring into Action!

If you’re like most people, you’re eager to get outside this spring. Now you can get out while you work with the assistance of Verizon’s One Talk service.  Verizon One Talk is a versatile, multi-line phone solution for offices, remote work, or a combination of both. Your mobile phone number is shared across multiple devices, […]

How to Avoid the Impact of the AT&T 3G Sunset on Your Peplink, Sierra Wireless and Option CloudGate Devices

AT&T shuts down their 3G network today. Even if you are not using a 3G device, you may still be impacted. See what steps you can take to avoid downtime. AT&T’s 3G shutdown is upon us. Whether you’re ready or not, your devices may be affected and require updating to continue working. But what if […]

Tech Tip: How to Troubleshoot Your Port Forwarding Issues

Port forwarding, or port mapping as it is sometimes referred to, is a routing feature that allows users to access devices on the Internet that are behind a firewall. Ports may also require mapping to allow applications on the Internet to function properly. Configuration requires multiple steps and may fail to succeed due to certain […]

What Impacts Does 5G Have on Data Storage

5G holds a lot of promise, some of which we’ve already seen in new technology and services.  It’s expected to have a big impact on enterprise IT, which includes storage. Just think about how much we as personal users rely on data storage, then imagine that multiplied by ten and it’s likely what most enterprises […]

Who is the fastest 5G carrier in the US?

According to the latest report from RootMetrics T-Mobile may have the fastest 5G speeds and greatest 5G availability, but what about reliability? When measuring only 5G reliability, a different carrier, Verizon, came out on top. The timing of this testing however, is important to note. 5G performance was done during the second half of 2021. […]