5G is the fifth generation in cellular networks, but there are many layers to consider as we start to become immersed in this new technology. Using a different type of encoding than 4G LTE service, 5G is designed for much lower latency and greater flexibility. Its method for dispersing signals is almost spider web like […]
Peplink 5G models now available to pre-order
Peplink, who has been a leader in cellular networking products since the days of 3G and through all the advancements of 4G, has officially launched their first line of 5G products. Peplink has a variety of 5G-capable products ready to suit a variety of applications. The 5G modems are compatible with global Sub 6Ghz 5G […]
Pepwave/Peplink WiFi Mesh Support/Setup
Peplink is offering on the newest Firmware build 8.1.1 is ability to support wireless mesh network. This feature offers a true mesh between the main router and the access points that are attached. You need one Peplink|Pepwave router that has 802.11ac or newer Wi-Fi integrated – or – you need one Peplink|Pepwave Access Point that […]
Inside the complicated business of disguising 5G equipment
For years, artificial cactus have lined the sandy roadsides of North Scottsdale, Arizona, and Popular tours paradises have Cellular masked as Palm trees. They look real at first glance but tucked inside are antennas and cellular radio equipment that provide 4G LTE and know 5G antennas for wireless connectivity to these areas. Large concealment structures […]
Verizon commits more than $45 billion to new 5G spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission’s auction of frequencies considered critical for 5G development has ended, and the winners are clear. Not surprisingly, AT&T and Verizon outspent the competition by far: Verizon, through its Cellco Partnership, spent nearly $45.5 billion on the airwaves. AT&T, through AT&T Spectrum Frontiers, spent $23.4 billion. The third-largest U.S. carrier, T-Mobile, bid […]
With new 5G applications, “the factory of the future” is near
As 5G technology—that is, the fifth-generation wireless network that succeeds 4G, LTE, and 3G networks—continues to expand, it’s become increasingly clear that the advancements are turning into a game-changer. More than 10 times faster than 4G LTE, 5G networks are now commercially available from 140 operators across 60 countries. Meanwhile, upgrades to 5G are becoming […]
Qualcomm Targets Markets Beyond Phones With New 5G Chip
The San Diego chip designer is the biggest supplier of modem chips offered for smartphones and other consumer electronics to cellular data networks. Qualcomm is aiming to take advantage of the faster speeds possible with 5G cellular network technology to expand to other markets. The newest chip, called the X65 modem, is Qualcomm’s 4th series […]
Is 5G Safe
Online conspiracy theories have blamed 5G for everything from cancer to coronavirus, but they tend to fall apart at the slightest tap of actual facts. Low-band and mid-band 5G are based on radio frequencies that have been used for decades. T-Mobile’s low-band 5G uses UHF TV bands, which have been in use since 1952. T-Mobile’s […]
Pixel 5 and 4a 5G add support for Standalone (SA) 5G on T-Mobile and Google Fi
Pixel 5 and 4a 5G users got an added bonus with Google’s February security patch: support for T-Mobile Standalone (SA) 5G. The first 5G networks launched by US carriers utilized the carriers’ existing LTE networks, a strategy which allowed for faster deployment but not true 5G. With the launch of standalone architecture (SA), 5G operates […]
Verizon plans Super Bowl rollout for ultra-fast 5G
Super Bowl LV’s battle between Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs will be the main attraction on Sunday, but Verizon is hoping to use the event as a showcase for ultra-fast broadband, unveiling a range of 5G-powered features for fans attending the game. There’s a lot riding on […]
