More than 50% of company’s footprint covered by 5G [USCellular] CHICAGO (Dec. 7, 2022) – UScellular’s 5G network is expanding in several states thanks to an innovative software update that enhances the 5G coordination between its cell sites and builds on the company’s efforts to deploy smart networks. With this update, 1.4 million more people now […]
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Will Verizon Meet Their Goal of 175 Million People Covered by Year’s End?
Verizon Wireless has just announced that their ultra fast, ultra reliable 5G Ultra Wideband service is now covering more than 175 million people. This is a goal they accomplished 1 month early. They also will be offering nationwide 5G Ultra Wideband in Q1 of 2023. The C-Band rollout is still being drawn out, but is […]
Do I Need A Router That Supports 5G mmWave?
2022 has brought in a lot of great things related to 5G coverage and understanding what this means for us all, and how to maximize on what is available to you now while also prepping for what is still to come. With the announcement of 5G the conversation has brought up topics about the growing […]
What is AT&T Doing to Expand 5G and In-Building Service for FirstNet
AT&T is known as America’s public safety wireless communications provider and the carrier that built FirstNet. Currently, they cover more first responders than any other network in the country. Now they are trying to expand that coverage with 5G. They’re also working on boosting dedicated in-building connectivity and enhancing 9-1-1 resiliency across Tennessee. FirstNet will […]
How Can We Improve Cellular 5G at Sea?
Have you ever been out at sea and found yourself with weak or no cellular signal? Or maybe you’ve just avoided cellular altogether and paid for expensive satellite service? Well, with 5G technology, we may see a change. JET Engineering, out of Cedar Rapids Iowa, is working on a way to make 5G service accessible […]
What Alternatives Can Be Used to Expand 5G Coverage
Qualcomm Technologies, Ericsson and French aerospace company Thales announced this week that they would be starting work together. Their intention is to make 5G connections available everywhere through the use of space. The partnership formed within months of 3GPP having been approved for satellite-driven 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (5G NTNs). This global effort will be accomplished […]
What is the Latest on Verizon’s C-band Deployment
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 […]
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 […]
Who Has the Fastest, and Most 5G Coverage in America?
As 5G is constantly evolving, OpenSignal has released another report regarding the 5G experience across the United States. Per their report, “In this insight we quantify how the 5G experience has changed across the U.S. in the six months since our previous analysis. This benchmark will act as a reference point to evaluate the future […]
What is Verizon 5G Home Internet and 5G Business Internet?
After an exciting halftime show at the Super Bowl, Jim Carrey reprised his role in “The Cable Guy” to market Verizon’s new 5G Home and Business Internet solutions. The ad showcased how fast and easy the equipment was to set up as well as how it compares to traditional cable services. Today, Verizon is jumping […]
