Verizon to roll out low band nationwide 5G

Following T-Mobile’s lead, Verizon will soon be rolling out “Nationwide 5G” on its lower-band 5G frequency. The lower frequencies don’t provide the dramatic speeds available from mmWave 5G, but the coverage is vastly superior, making a nationwide launch much easier to achieve. An update will soon be available for select 5G phones allowing them to […]

Apple 5G iPhone 12 launch set for October 13

Apple has set the date for its iPhone’s launch, releasing an invitation today that hints at the big feature expected to be seen on the new line of phones. “Hi, Speed,” the announcement reads – likely referring to the fast speeds of 5G, which the new phones will support. Apple will unveil the new iPhone […]

Google launches 5G capable Pixel phones

Google launched their latest phones from their Pixel lineup this week: the $699 Pixel 5 and the $499 Pixel 4A, both of which have 5G capabilities. Samsung, LG, and Motorola have already launched 5G phones over the last two years, but these are the first released by Google. Apple is expected to join the 5G […]

New phones will be needed to use 5G c-band

Experts agree that mid-band frequencies are critical for 5G usability, since they can provide both improved speeds vs 4G LTE while also providing better coverage than the superfast but extremely limited millimeter wave bands used by Verizon and AT&T. The C-Band, which will be auctioned in December 2021, is a mid-band spectrum between 3.7 and […]

Ericsson to acquire Cradlepoint; plans to accelerate 5G networking solutions

Cradlepoint, a Boise-based leader in wireless networking for LTE, will be acquired by Swedish telecom manufacturer Ericsson, the companies announced today. The deal should be mutually beneficial and both companies plan to accelerate 5G development. Ericsson is a worldwide leader in 4G cellular infrastructure and has become a leader in 5G as well, while Cradlepoint […]

5G iPhone 12 leaks indicate prices will start at $649

Apple insiders have begun to leak specs and pricing details for the upcoming iPhone launch. The latest iPhone series, which will offer 5G, is expected to be called the iPhone 12, and the announcement will likely come in October. Some models may be available later that month, but others won’t be available to buy until […]

Motorola One 5G for Verizon and AT&T to retail for under $500

Motorola has announced that the 5G-capable Motorola One, which will be available “soon” for both AT&T and Verizon, will sell for just $500. This puts it in direct competition with the iPhone SE, which is expected to go for $399. The Verizon Motorola One 5G will work on the carrier’s mmWave 5G, and the AT&T […]

T-Mobile told to revise 5G reliability claims in ads

Earlier this summer, Verizon was advised by the National Advertising Division (NAD) to be more realistic about their 5G coverage in their advertising, and now T-Mobile has received recommendations about their 5G ads too. After hearing complaints from Verizon, The NAD, which runs the ad industry’s self-regulatory system and is part of BBB National Programs, […]

Sierra Wireless announces 5G mmWave module

Sierra Wireless, a leader in IoT solutions for cellular connectivity, has announced the commercial availability of its first 5G module. The EM919x 5G NR Sub-6 GHz and mmWave embedded modules, which will be utilized in routers, gateways, and other networking and IoT devices, are based on the industry-standard M.2 form factor and will enable 5G […]

T-Mobile announces plans to utilize 2.5GHz spectrum for 5G around the country

Thanks to their merger with Sprint, T-Mobile now owns 2.5 GHz spectrum, and they are planning to put it to use as soon as possible by utilizing it for 5G in underserved areas. At the Oppenheimer Technology Conference today, T-Mobile’s President of Technology Neville Ray said that in addition to deploying low-band 5G on its […]