If you have ever called your wireless carrier and spent twenty frustrating minutes trying to communicate with a support agent halfway around the world, the FCC just heard you. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced on March 4, 2026, that the commission will vote this month on a sweeping proposal to push telecom companies to bring […]
One of the most common questions we get at 5Gstore is simple: “Will a cellular router work at my location?” It sounds like a straightforward question, but the answer depends on a surprising number of variables: which carrier you are on, how far you are from the nearest tower, what frequency bands are being used, […]
When people think about improving their internet experience, they usually focus on speed, signal strength, or their internet provider. One foundational setting that often gets overlooked is DNS (Domain Name System). DNS plays a critical role in how quickly and securely your devices reach websites and online services. Choosing the right DNS provider and configuring it […]
What if you could get fiber-speed internet without laying a single cable? That’s the promise behind the Taara Beam, a compact wireless device that transmits data at up to 25Gbps using invisible near-infrared light — the same type of light used inside fiber optic cables, but sent through open air instead. Taara, which spun out of […]
Network switches are one of those “silent heroes” of a reliable setup. When everything works, nobody thinks about them. But when a camera drops offline, a VoIP call turns choppy, or a remote site becomes impossible to troubleshoot, the switch suddenly becomes the most important device in the room. If you’re shopping for a switch, […]
If you have been following WiFi 6E and WiFi 7, you already know the big story: the 6 GHz band unlocked cleaner spectrum, wider channels, and more room for high-performance Wi-Fi. Now the FCC is looking at a new step that could make 6 GHz Wi-Fi even more useful in the real world, especially outdoors […]
Today is a big day for us. 5Gstore.com and MDG Connected Solutions are being acquired by Connected Solutions Group (CSG) in a private transaction currently targeted to close in February 2026. This is huge news for our customers, our team, and the manufacturers and partners we work with every day. And while “acquisition” can sound like […]
Is It Ethical for Distributors or Manufacturers to Own (or Partially Own) Their Resellers and Up-Channel Partners? In many industries, the supply chain is assumed to be a meritocratic playing field: manufacturers create products, distributors move and stock them, and resellers deliver them to end customers with service and expertise layered on top. Each tier […]
Save Big Without Sacrificing Performance When it comes to building a reliable 4G, 5G, or IoT network, performance and uptime are everything. But getting the best equipment doesn’t always have to mean paying full price. At 5Gstore, we understand that businesses and individuals alike are looking for smart ways to stretch their budgets without compromising […]
Tariffs: A Tool That Creates Uncertainty Tariffs have been part of U.S. trade policy for centuries. Originally designed to protect domestic industries and raise revenue, they’ve been used in waves across industries—steel, aluminum, lumber, semiconductors, and most recently, technology equipment and electronics. In the wireless and networking industry, tariffs can change the cost of imported […]
