Last week, we reported that Verizon Wireless would be adding more C-band coverage to 30 additional markets this year. This is happening about a year ahead of schedule. With a budget of more than $45 billion, Verizon obtained C-band at a FCC auction and received an average of 161 MHz nationwide, including 60 MHz in […]
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What is the Controversy Over 5G Home Internet
How well 5G Home Broadband solutions perform could affect telecom stocks over the next few years. This is because not all parties are convinced that 5G wireless is going to succeed, or at least be capable of competing with cable broadband services. While T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless have begun marketing and selling their 5G Home […]
What International Locations Have AT&T 5G Service?
As the travel season begins to pick up steam, and with more of us working remote, AT&T is adding 5G roaming service in more than 35 International destinations. This is all included with their “International Day Pass” at no cost, however the International feature is required on your 5G device. You can find even more […]
What is the Status of 5G in the U.S.
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 […]
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 […]
