AT&T and Verizon have both made upgrades to their 5G networks in Tampa in preparation for Super Bowl LV this Sunday, and now T-Mobile has confirmed they’ve done the same. T-Mobile already offered 5G in Tampa using low-band 600 MHz spectrum, but T-Mobile President of Technology Neville Ray confirmed that they have now added the […]
5G will generate more than 30,000 jobs in Kentucky in the next decade
According to a new report done by BCG, Kentucky is set to gain 33,210 5G-related jobs by 2030. Several other larger cities will see an increase in jobs related to the 5G system, including Lexington-Fayette (6,295), Cincinnati (6,314), and Louisville (13,441). Based on these estimates, Kentucky will see a 162% increase in 5G related jobs […]
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 […]
Has 5G made telecommunications sustainable again?
The whole point of 5G is to give collaborator in wireless communications a path to long-lasting service. This can still happen, but we’re at the point now, with respect to original projections, that sustainability should already have been achieved. A variety of obstacles are to blame for this, one being the pandemic. No, 5G is […]
5G could help aid in post-Covid economic recovery
Verizon Business announced its “Verizon 5G Business Report”, demonstrating the impact 5G is expected to have across the United States. Verizon’s research indicates that technology decision-makers see 5G as an important part of their company’s or industry’s growth in the coming years. “Over the last year, 5G has become top-of-mind for businesses as they manage […]
Verizon Plans to Double mmWave 5G
We’ve got another update on the 5G race for you today. Though it may have been slightly overlooked due to a recent Fios outage and competitors 5G announcement, Verizon has stated they’ll be doubling (almost) their mmWave 5G this year. To the existing 16,000 locations, Verizon will be rolling out this short range service in […]
T-Mobile winning 5G race in the US, Verizon continues to lead 4G experience
A pair of reports are out today from Opensignal detailing the state of 5G as well as the broader mobile experience in the US. The findings include T-Mobile leading the 5G race when it comes to availability and speeds. Meanwhile, the cellular carrier Verizon was able to pick up two wins for 5G video involvement […]
Galaxy S21 is the no-brainer upgrade phone
The biggest takeaway you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, along with the Galaxy S21 Plus 5G and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, is that Samsung cut the US price of each by $200. Clearly this wasn’t done out of generosity and Samsung’s made trade offs to hit that lower price on the […]
US Cellular expands 5G service in North Carolina
More UScellular customers in western North Carolina and parts of Tennesse can now access 5G. The new coverage includes much of Haywood County, which joins 50+ other areas in the region that already had 5G, including Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey counties. The multi-year network […]
AT&T scores as the fastest 5G network
The latest Speedtest Global Index from Ookla report shows AT&T as the winner in 5G speeds. Per the report, average mobile download speeds overall improved significantly at the end of 2020, going from an average of about 47.13 Mbps in September to 67.33 Mbps in December. AT&T dominated in both 4G and 5G, with an […]