5G Advanced is the next step before we get to 6G. This cellular standard promises to enhance current 5G networks with organic updates, and will also introduce major new functionality primarily targeting enterprise networking. New features include Sidelink, Reduced Capability (RedCap) and advanced positioning. 5G Advanced will be specified by The 3rd Generation Partnership Project […]
How are Cellular Carriers Handling the Hurricane?
As Hurricane Ian continues to wreak havoc on our East coast, many people will find themselves without power or cellular service. However, AT&T just made an announcement yesterday that they are taking new measures to ensure customers of other carriers can stay connected. Thankfully, Verizon and T-Mobile have announced similar efforts. During and after the […]
How T-Mobile Earned Top Honors with OpenSignal
BELLEVUE, Wash. (T-Mobile Newsroom — Sept. 20, 2022) — Before going interstellar, T-Mobile takes 5G leadership global. In a new global report, leading research firm Opensignal today confirmed that T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) customers get a 5G signal more often and in more places than anyone else on the planet. That’s right. T-Mobile has the world’s best 5G Availability […]
How to Recognize and Avoid Scam Emails
Scammers and other “bad actors” are finding more unique approaches to gather sensitive data from potential victims. We see this from time to time ourselves and think there’s no better time to share what we’ve learned. Here are a few general rules: Filter spam Don’t trust unsolicited email Be cautious with email attachments from senders […]
How Do I Expand My WiFi Network?
Are you as excited about the announcement of the AP One Rugged coming back as we are? We wanted to talk to you about the key differences between this newly relaunched model and a few others that are similar. With all of the options available we find it is helpful to highlight key features and […]
What Does the New Version of the ezDevice App Support?
There is a new version (3.1.0) of the ezDevice mobile application for iOS and Android devices. This app is designed for managing our Remote Power IP Switches, both UIS (522*, 622B) and ezOutlet (22B, 62B, 72B) models. IP Switches help users remotely power cycle network devices automatically, manually, or via a schedule. The previous version […]
How AT&T and Lockheed Martin Tested 5G on a Black Hawk Helicopter
Lockheed Martin and AT&T have made news by increasing the speed at which data is transferred securely and rapidly from an aircraft. The Black Hawk helicopter sent health and data usage over an AT&T 5G private cellular network. They used Lockheed Martin’s 5G.MIL® multi-site pilot network in this test, which was conducted Aug. 4 at […]
What Cradlepoint NetCloud License Do I Need?
There are so many different models of Cradlepoint routers available. There’s even more model numbers for their NetCloud Manager licenses. If you’re like most, you might be confused about which one you need when your device is unlicensed. In effort to help with this, we’ve outlined the categories of routers and which models fall under […]
What Frequency did T-Mobile Win Licenses For?
WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) – T-Mobile (TMUS.O) won the bulk of licenses awarded in the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 2.5 GHz band auction, successfully bidding $304.3 million, the agency said Thursday. Most of the auctioned spectrum is located in rural areas and will support wireless services in rural communities, the FCC said. In total, the auction raised […]
What is AT&T Doing to Expand 5G and In-Building Service for FirstNet
AT&T is known as America’s public safety wireless communications provider and the carrier that built FirstNet. Currently, they cover more first responders than any other network in the country. Now they are trying to expand that coverage with 5G. They’re also working on boosting dedicated in-building connectivity and enhancing 9-1-1 resiliency across Tennessee. FirstNet will […]