The deployment of 5G networks is progressing rapidly as the demand for faster and more reliable connectivity continues to grow. The standalone (SA) deployment model marks a significant milestone in the evolution of 5G, offering lower latency, increased bandwidth, and improved reliability compared to earlier network configurations. Using Ookla Speedtest Intelligence® data, this article tracks […]
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UScellular Ranked #1 in North Central Region by J.D. Power for Wireless Network Quality
In a remarkable achievement, UScellular has been ranked #1 in the North Central Region in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance StudySM—Volume 2. This recognition highlights the superior quality of UScellular’s 5G network across Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, and showcases the company’s commitment to providing exceptional service to its customers. A […]
Verizon Wins Over T-Mobile in RootMetrics Study
Two reports from mobile analytics company RootMetrics provide a comprehensive look at the performance of network carriers in the first half of 2024. These studies reveal some significant shifts in the 5G landscape, highlighting changes in speed, reliability, and availability rankings among the top carriers: Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. Key Findings from RootMetrics’ 5G Testing […]
Ensuring Reliable Connectivity with Digi SureLink® Technology
Whether you’re an individual running a home network or a business managing multiple networks, connectivity is the key to survival. Digi International, a leader in IoT connectivity solutions, offers a range of cellular routers designed to maintain persistent and reliable connections. Digi SureLink®, a standout feature of Digi routers, ensures “always-on” connections by continuously monitoring […]
Ookla Tests 5G Performance in the U.S.
The ongoing improvement of 5G performance in the United States is closely tied to the increasing availability of mid-band spectrum. In March 2024, T-Mobile began utilizing additional 2.5 GHz spectrum acquired in a 2022 auction, significantly boosting its 5G network capacity, particularly in rural areas. This led to a notable increase in median download speeds, […]
Ookla SpeedTest Q3 2023 Results Show T-Mobile is Still in the Lead
As of yesterday, Ookla released their latest data on 5G speeds for the third quarter of 2023. Results are showing the difference between 5G and fixed broadband download speeds in the U.S. is getting closer. Scoring a Median Download Speed of 221.57 Mbps, T-Mobile led the race. That’s compared to Verizon’s 153.79 Mbps median download […]
RootMetrics Reports on 2H 2022: How the Cellular Networks Compare
RootMetrics just released its report that measures overall network experience and performance for the most popular cellular networks in North America. Test results were based on the second half of 2022 and cover all network technologies (5G, 4G LTE, and any sub-4G technology). The report also looks at the newest C-Band 5G performance for AT&T […]
How is Nokia Testing 5G-Advanced and 6G?
Nokia Bell Labs and Keysight Technologies have partnered in order to verify the performance of 5G-Advanced and 6G transceiver (TRX) modules. Nokia is looking to accelerate research and development critical to supporting 5G-Advanced and 6G use cases. These are use cases which leverage millimeter wave (mmWave) and sub-terahertz (THz) frequencies to wirelessly transmit large amounts […]
How Do I Perform a Cellular Site Survey?
When it comes to boosting cellular signal, it can be extremely helpful to perform a site survey. This is a simple cellular network strength test of signal and bandwidth. Verifying where you have the best signal and bandwidth speeds first, will not only help determine the ideal placement for your external antenna, but that there […]
How T-Mobile Earned Top Honors with OpenSignal
BELLEVUE, Wash. (T-Mobile Newsroom — Sept. 20, 2022) — Before going interstellar, T-Mobile takes 5G leadership global. In a new global report, leading research firm Opensignal today confirmed that T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) customers get a 5G signal more often and in more places than anyone else on the planet. That’s right. T-Mobile has the world’s best 5G Availability […]
