With Verizon launching their Home 5G service and other major carriers in the US and abroad dedicated to get 5G networks built out and service deployed to the public as soon as possible, manufacturers who have invested in 5G are feeling the benefits already. Ericsson, who has committed a great deal of resources towards 5G […]
Qualcomm Launches WiFi Chips Fast Enough to Rival 5G
Qualcomm’s latest WiFi chips utilize the latest generation of the WiGig standard, with the ability to deliver speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second. This is unlikely to make a practical real-world difference in any current scenario, but WiGig may be used more in the future in the way that 5G is likely to […]
Verizon Discusses How 5G Can be Used in Factories to Improve Automation and Efficiency
Verizon is heavily promoting their recently launched nascent 5G network, and in an article published today they explained how they envision the technology making an impact in environments like factories. In a 5G-driven smart factory, they say, “thousands of sensors at floor level can send a continuous stream of data to the cloud….This robust network […]
White House Shows Commitment to 5G at Summit
Wireless industry leaders and government officials met at the White House today for a summit on 5G, where a commitment to America being a leader in 5G was reiterated. Larry Kudlow, Director of the National Economic Council, described the White House’s approach to 5G as being “free market and free enterprise.” With a commitment to […]
FCC Issues Order Regarding 5G Reviews
The FCC passed new rules today that will require cities to approve or deny carriers’ requests quickly when a carrier asks to deploy 5G networks. This will prevent cities from taking an inordinately long time to review these requests, which should allow carriers to move forward more quickly with their rollout plans. Read more Related […]
5G Predictions and Forecasting for 2019 and Beyond
5G is a hot topic and carriers and hardware manufacturers alike are talking up how their company will be involved in 5G development, but the technology is still in its infancy. RCR Wireless has put together five predictions for 5G that they anticipate seeing in the coming years, from development to deployment around the world. […]
Verizon CEO Talks About 5G
Verizon announced it’s 5G Home service last week, and this week CEO Hans Vestberg explained more about the company’s plans to generate revenue from 5G at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference in New York. He described three revenue streams Verizon is counting on: mobility services, followed by fixed wireless access and mobile edge. “[Fixed wireless] […]
Verizon Announces 5G Home Internet Service to be Available Oct 1
NEW YORK – “5G is here,” said Hans Vestberg, Verizon Chief Executive Officer. Continuing its legacy of consumer firsts, Verizon is launching Verizon 5G Home, the world’s first commercial 5G broadband internet service, on October 1. And beginning Thursday at 8am ET, U.S. consumers can visit FirstOn5G.com to learn more about the service and sign […]
Qualcomm Shows Off 5G Test Phone, But Size Concerns Some
Qualcomm issued a press release this week in which they announced that they have successfully completed a 5G network phone call. This is good news for the development of 5G networks, but one detail has some people concerned. The test phone shown in the press release is very large, leading some to wonder whether mobile […]
AT&T Announces Indianapolis as Another 5G Market
AT&T has already announced plans for mobile 5G in Atlanta; Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C.; Oklahoma City; and Dallas and Waco, Texas, and now they have added Indianapolis to the list. Indianapolis is one of AT&T’s “5G Evolution” markets, meaning the company has deployed wireless speeds that can deliver at least 400 Mbit/s on supported devices. […]

