Samsung is set to announce the latest Galaxy phones on February 11, and rumors indicate the new lineup will be called the S20 instead of the S11 as previously thought. The new models are rumored to be the Galaxy S20 5G, S20 Plus 5G and S20 Ultra 5G. Pricing for the new 5G phones is […]
Winners of Verizon’s “Built on 5G Challenge” show innovative uses for 5G technology
Verizon’s “Built on 5G Challenge” asked innovators to submit ideas that showcased how 5G could increase business efficiency, improve immersive experiences and/or solve customers’ most challenging problems. They received over 550 submissions, from which they selected three winners: First Place: The $1 million winner is Ario. The company has developed an augmented reality (AR) productivity […]
Verizon CEO explains why millimeter wave makes their 5G network unique
Several carriers have launched 5G service in various parts of the country now, but each one utilizes different frequencies (or a combination of frequencies) for their respective networks. 5G service operating on higher frequencies is faster, but has very limited range, while carriers using lower-band spectrum can offer better coverage but more limited speeds. Many […]
Verizon brings 5G to the Super Bowl
Verizon’s 5G ultra wideband service is heading to the Super Bowl, but the carrier won’t tell us whether its new network will cover all the seats in the stadium. With Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami scheduled for February 2, Verizon emailed a media alert to Ars and other news outlets on […]
T-Mobile 5G testers in Denver see speeds 20% faster than 4G
T-Mobile launched their nationwide 5G service recently, and reviews from early adopters are coming in. Unlike Verizon’s millimeter wave 5G network – which has been launched in a couple dozen cities but is only usable in very limited areas within those cities – T-Mobile is using a lower frequency, which provides much better coverage but […]
5G everything you need to know
5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and 5G ultra wideband supported devices. Combining cutting-edge network technology and the latest high tech devices, 5G offers reliable connections that are significantly faster than current cable connection and other internet hookups, with average download speeds […]
Why super-fast 5G iPhones might not power a ‘supercycle’ for Apple
Apple can seemingly do no wrong. The company’s stock is up 103% in the last 12 months, iPhone 11 units are moving at a brisk pace alongside strong demand from China, Apple is expected to release the 5G iPhone later this year. That has investors hoping for a massive uptick in device upgrades, which would […]
Cable Haunt – what it is and how to prevent it
It’s the year 2020. A new decade is upon us, and the time for progress is now. Commercial spaceflight is becoming a reality, consumers are buying electric cars, cell phones with more RAM than desktop PCs will soon be released, but some things never change either… What never changes? Our reliance on internet connected devices, […]
iPhone vs Galaxy competition will make 5G phones more affordable
Being an early adopter of new technology usually means spending more on equipment, but the competition between Apple and Samsung may mean that 5G phones will have a lower price than you’d think. Apple does not yet have a 5G-capable iPhone, but rumors indicate that they’ll be launching at least 2 5G iPhones in 2020, […]
U.S. senators propose $1B in subsidies for 5G development to compete with Huawei
In an effort to better compete with China in 5G development, a group of U.S. senators has proposed utilizing up to $1 billion to subsidize 5G research and development in the U.S. The legislation is aimed at providing alternatives to Chinese telecom-equipment makers Huawei and ZTE, which have been called out as potential security threats […]