AT&T has closed its $23 billion deal to acquire spectrum from EchoStar, adding 30 MHz of nationwide 3.45 GHz mid-band and 20 MHz of nationwide 600 MHz low-band spectrum. The acquisition significantly boosts AT&T’s 5G coverage depth across virtually every U.S. market. Here’s what it means for network performance and cellular-connected devices.
5G has proven to be a reliable Internet service, offering faster internet speeds, lower latency, and a more reliable connection. However, as many users experience, 5G signal strength can vary greatly depending on the location, network conditions, and the device being used. If you’ve ever wondered what those signal bars on your phone really mean […]
The dawn of 5G promised lightning-fast internet speeds, heralding a new era of connectivity. However, the reality often falls short of these lofty expectations, leaving many users frustrated and wondering why their 5G speeds are not as blazing fast as advertised. Several factors can affect your 5G bandwidth speeds, ranging from technical limitations to network […]
If you’re in the market for a 5G cellular modem or router, you may want to consider its supported frequency bands. There are three types of 5G. Sub-6 (also called FR1) refers to low band frequencies below 6GHz, and mmWave (also called FR2) refers to frequencies over 24GHz. You also have mid band, or the […]
5G is the fifth generation in cellular networks, but there are many layers to consider as we start to become immersed in this new technology. Using a different type of encoding than 4G LTE service, 5G is designed for much lower latency and greater flexibility. Its method for dispersing signals is almost spider web like […]
