As we had originally reported last week, AT&T and Verizon have delayed 5G rollout on the C-Band spectrum for a month. We’ve now learned that T-Mobile could be capitalizing on this moment to gain a larger lead on 5G service availability over its competitors. You see, unlike AT&T and Verizon, T-Mobile is not broadcasting over […]
Author: valerie
Exploring 5G – Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA)
In 5G, there is Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA). The difference comes down to how they operate. To put it simply, NSA is like adding a super fast, solid-state hard drive to an old computer, which can improve the system’s performance. SA on the other hand is replacing that old computer with one that supports […]
AT&T and Verizon Delay 5G Rollout Due to Air Safety Concerns
As reported by Bloomberg (and previously Wall Street Journal), AT&T and Verizon are delaying their rollout of 5G – specifically what is referred to as the C-band. It was discovered that it might interfere with aircraft electronics, federal officials said. The companies confirmed the 30-day delay to Jan. 5. Technically, the 5G spectrum is near […]
5Gstore’s Giving Back Success Story
5Gstore would like to congratulate Christopher and the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team (IMERT) in Urbana, IL. Introduction IMERT, the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team, is comprised of hundreds of volunteers from every region of IL. Challenge The primary mission is to provide interim medical care by supporting local and regional resources as directed by […]
How to Create a Schedule for Your OneTalk Phones
With the holiday season coming up, you may need to adjust your phones, since let’s face it, no one wants to answer a phone while eating turkey, visiting with family and watching football. Fortunately, One Talk makes it quick and easy to change the schedules and allow you to enjoy your time off. While everyone’s […]
5G and the World of IIoT
Second only to consumer devices, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)* devices make up a large portion of available 5G products. IoT covers a wide range of products. Though, IIoT devices, and even more specifically, those geared for use with 5G, mainly refer to factory type devices – things like industrial sensors, robotics, and augmented reality/ […]
T-Mobile To Notify Sprint Customers of 3G Sunset
Customers with Sprint 3G dependent devices will be receiving a letter from T-Mobile stating on January 1, 2022, Sprint’s older 3G (CDMA) network will be retired. If they are still using a device that is dependent on Sprint’s 3G network or that does not support VoLTE, they will need to upgrade to a more modern […]
Move Over 3G, Here Comes 5G!
Another reminder that 3G is going away! The time approaches as quickly as the holiday season! So when exactly is 3G going away? AT&T – shutdown is planned for February 2022. Verizon – shutdown is scheduled for no later than the end of next year. T-Mobile – all its 3G networks, including those obtained through […]
Verizon Reaches More Customers with 5G
With more 5G devices being released, carriers are feeling the pressure on providing connectivity to more of their users. As we all know, Verizon Wireless has been hard at work on this and have reached about 4 percent of all customers with their mmWave 5G service. During a recent quarterly call, Verizon’s CEO, Hans Vestberg, […]
5G Solutions Are Hard to Find, But Do You Need it?
With the fast approaching holiday season, everything from toys to kitchen appliances is getting dangerously low on stock. Shipments from overseas are delayed more and more with each day. It’s unfortunate that one of the most affordable 5G cellular routers on the market today is now included in that growing list. The Pepwave MAX Transit […]
