While carriers in the U.S. continue to challenge and compete with one another, both China and Korea are still miles ahead of the U.S. when it comes to the 5G race. It looks like it will be a repeat of what happened with 4G LTE as our country was behind back then as well. The […]
Tag: AT&T
How is AT&T Helping to “Reimagine Health”
In a recent blog, VP of Healthcare Solutions at AT&T, Joe Drygas, talks about how 5G can help the healthcare industry evolve with new technologies. He compares what AT&T 5G does for healthcare with the theme of this year’s HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition – Reimagine Health. There’s many ways that 5G can “reimagine […]
What is the New Unlimited 5G Plan from AT&T
AT&T has announced a new unlimited data plan for 5G, called “Value Plus Plan,” which is rivaling its competitors’ offerings. In comparison, the plan sits at a cost of only $50 rather than $60 or $70 from T-Mobile and Verizon. That’s quite significant when you take into consideration the fees of just about everything being […]
Why is AT&T Testing 5G Radios on Lamp Posts
Of all the possibilities with 5G, AT&T is now using it to help build out infrastructure in cities, with aesthetics in mind. They just announced last week that they have begun field testing 5G small cell radios that can hide on top of street lamp posts. The new radios were developed through a partnership between […]
What Are AT&T and its Partners Doing to Improve 5G Networking
As 5G coverage and usage continues to grow, AT&T is focusing on partnering with some companies like Rakuten Symphony, Nokia, and IBM to help address the ever changing needs of service providers and the way in which different industries operate. Rakuten Symphony, a comms platform provider, has something called Rakuten Symworld. This platform is designed […]
Where is FirstNet on 5G Available?
FirstNet is a nationwide wireless broadband network specifically made for first responders. It offers public safety a dedicated communications network which helps them safely do their jobs to protect our communities. About 20 years ago, the legislature passed that verified FirstNet would operate as a government entity. It is because of this that unlike its […]
How to Avoid the Impact of the AT&T 3G Sunset on Your Peplink, Sierra Wireless and Option CloudGate Devices
AT&T shuts down their 3G network today. Even if you are not using a 3G device, you may still be impacted. See what steps you can take to avoid downtime. AT&T’s 3G shutdown is upon us. Whether you’re ready or not, your devices may be affected and require updating to continue working. But what if […]
Who is the fastest 5G carrier in the US?
According to the latest report from RootMetrics T-Mobile may have the fastest 5G speeds and greatest 5G availability, but what about reliability? When measuring only 5G reliability, a different carrier, Verizon, came out on top. The timing of this testing however, is important to note. 5G performance was done during the second half of 2021. […]
What Do I Need to Know About the 3G Shutdown?
As 5G becomes available in more areas, and on more frequencies, the 3G networks are getting closer to their shutdown dates. This could be a serious problem for some companies as some services still operate over the 3G frequencies. On February 22nd, AT&T is scheduled to be the first carrier to shut down its 3G […]
How Long Will It Take to Resolve the Issues Surrounding C-Band 5G
Just when we thought we had heard about the last delay with C-Band 5G, the FAA now says it could take another year before areas around airports will benefit from C-Band’s speed upgrades. The subject was a hot topic that was discussed at a hearing held Thursday by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. During […]
