The Global Certification Forum (GCF) tests, certifies, and connects mobile and IoT products to networks and services. Each year, they publish a Mobile Device Trends report. Its recent report highlights the quick moving migration to 5G, with over 30% of all devices in 2021 integrating the technology. GCF has over 150 device manufacturers, located across […]
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Why is T-Mobile Shutting Down LTE and 3G Networks?
As of a few days ago (June 30th), Sprint’s LTE network was finally retired by its new owner, T-Mobile. Sprint’s 3G CDMA network was shut down earlier this year, so this is just the next part of their Network Evolution process. Along with this retirement comes the shut down of T-Mobile’s own 3G UMTS network […]
How Satellites Can Help With the 5G Rollout
News from the world of satellites comes as U.S. wireless operators try to get more of their C-band spectrum rolled out to users. The reason is that companies like Intelsat and SES have licenses to this spectrum. SES just announced this week that they would be willing to assist with the launch of a satellite. […]
Why is T-Mobile Testing Standalone 5G?
T-Mobile always seems to be touting that they have the best nationwide 5G network. The team at PCMag just confirmed that in a recent test. Now, they’ve taken to the streets again since T-Mobile just took another major step in expanding their network. Starting in New York, T-Mobile has installed 100MHz of standalone 5G, which […]
How Qualcomm’s New RFFE Module Brings 5G & WiFi 7 Together
Qualcomm Technologies, known as the world’s leading wireless technology innovator, offers an extensive portfolio of RF front-end (RFFE) micro-acoustic filter products. These are designed to help address 5G design challenges while improving RF performance. This in turn helps manufacturers develop power-efficient 5G multiband, multimode mobile devices in sleek form factors and industrial designs. The company […]
When Will the FAA Allow 5G Enhancements Around Airports?
It has been months since Verizon and AT&T agreed to temporarily limit their 5G expansion plans due to concerns about how the new wireless standard could interfere with aircraft tools. All this time, the Federal Aviation Administration has been working with the cellular carriers to find a solution to using 5G safely at and around […]
How T-Mobile is “Boosting” 5G Mid-Band Speeds
T-Mobile announced another 5G milestone on Tuesday. They are now combining three channels of mid-band spectrum on their 5G network. In tests the company achieved network speeds of 3Gbps. While they weren’t specific, T-Mobile said this technology will become available to customers “later this year.” When we look at what’s possible with 3Gbps (or 3,000Mbps), […]
What is Non-Cellular 5G for IoT?
2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G are well known acronyms for labeling generations of cellular technology. These have been approved by ITU-R (ITU Radiocommunication) as part of each generation. The ITU Radiocommunication Sector ensures rational, equitable, efficient and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum by all radiocommunication services. They carry out studies and adopt recommendations on […]
How AT&T’s 5G Network is Contributing to the Department of Defense
AT&T has been implementing 5G service and showcasing its benefits in different areas. Most recently they demonstrated how a Naval “Smart Warehouse” could be created using a variety of 5G-powered technology solutions. During demonstrations, the team working on the project found AT&T’s private 5G network delivered data throughput speeds of 3.9 gigabits per second. The […]
Providing Service During Natural Disasters – How AT&T is Testing 5G on Drones
For the past few years, AT&T has provided cellular coverage at disaster sites around the U.S. They run the network behind FirstNet, a service for first responders. When their services are needed they typically provide this via trucks called COWs (cell on wheels). In the more recent years, the carrier expanded to using a fleet […]
