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The sordid history of 5GE, or when 5G isn’t 5G at all

In the quest to deliver true 5G technology, carriers have tried every angle to promote 5G, but there's at least one case in which 5G isn't truly 5G.
A render of the MediaTek Dimensity 1050 processor.

MediaTek gives mmWave 5G a boost with Dimensity 1050 chip

MediaTek has announced its first mmWave 5G-capable processor, the Dimensity 1050, and it's coming to phones in the U.S. before the end of the year.
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Back to where it started: Testing 5G in the Chicagoland area

I tested 5G in Chicago, the city where the first 5G networks rolled out in the United States. The results were quite good.
Canadian flag flying in front of Ottawa Parliament Peace Tower.

Canada bans Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks

Canada has finally joined the U.S. and its other Western allies in banning 5G network equipment from Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE.
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What does a private 5G network mean for you?

Private 5G networks are the future of 5G technology, delivering Wi-Fi-like speeds over a wider area in malls, retail stores, resorts, and universities.
The OnePlus Nord 2T held in a man's hand seen from the back.

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G review: Too late to the party

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is cheaper than its predecessor but doesn't come with many significant upgrades. We've lived with it to see if it's still one to buy.
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Moto G 5G hands-on review: Good phone, better battery

The budget-friendly G 5G phone from Moto checks a lot of boxes, but it only hits one thing (battery) out of the park.
5G radio tower.

What is low-band 5G? Sub-6 explained

To deliver what 5G is capable of carriers have to work with a broad range of spectrum, but it was in the lowest part of the sub-6GHz range where 5G began.
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What is mmWave? High-band 5G explained

Rolling out 5G technology requires carriers navigate a complex sea of radio frequencies to provide the best speeds and coverage. Here's where mmWave 5G fits in.
Conceptual image of Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 chip witih additonal mmWave, AI, and RF modules.

Qualcomm’s latest 5G modem brings standalone mmWave, improved Sub-6 speeds to phones

Qualcomm's X70 5G modem is adding new features. Standalone mmWave 5G, plus new Sub-6 5G carrier aggregation, will be coming to flagship phones this year.
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What is C-Band? Mid-range 5G explained

5G services are more complicated than prior cellular technologies, so what do terms like 'midband,' 'C-band,' 'mmWave,' and 'sub-6GHz' mean?
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Dish publicly launches its first 5G service in Vegas

Dish Wireless has turned the key on its Smart 5G network, opening it up to customers in Las Vegas as the first step in its plans for a much wider rollout.
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T-Mobile plugs businesses nationwide into 5G broadband

T-Mobile is expanding its 5G fixed wireless service to businesses nationwide, making it easier and more affordable for companies to get online.
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert

T-Mobile wants you to test drive its 5G home internet

T-Mobile is taking a bold new step into 5G home internet with a new program that will make it easier for broadband customers to “break up with Big Internet.”
Worker looking up at 5G tower against a cloudy sky.

Dish partners with Samsung to roll out stand-alone 5G network

Dish is taking the next big step in rolling out its standalone 5G network in a new partnership where Samsung will provide the underlying technology.
Marquee sign for The Gale South Beach Hotel.

Forget Wi-Fi. Florida hotel adds private 5G to its list of amenities

The Gale South Beach has just become one of the first hotels in the U.S. to deploy private 5G technology to deliver high-speed wireless access to its guests.
The Motorola G Stylus 5G with a stylus and plants.

Motorola G Stylus 5G hands-on review: Notetaking nirvana on a budget

The Motorola G Stylus 5G is a stylus-toting feature-rich modern smartphone with a budget-friendly price tag.
Hand holding the OnePlus Nord N20 5G.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G hands on review: OnePlus settled

The OnePlus Nord N20 is a fairly typical midrange offering that doesn't hold to its OnePlus roots.
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Greener techniques could help find rare minerals for phones

Researchers say they have removed valuable rare earth elements from waste at high yields in a method that could also help save the environment.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

The best Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus cases and covers

With prices starting high, you want to make sure the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is safe. Here are some of the best Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus cases to do so.
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5G vs. 4G: How does the newest network improve on the last?

How do 5G and 4G compare in terms of speed, latency, and coverage? We pit them against each other to uncover the differences -- and what that means for you.
Front left view of Moto Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G and Moto G 5G.

Motorola adds 5G to its Moto G series of phones

Motorola has just brought 5G to its 2022 Moto G product lineup with the introduction of two new models, the Moto G 5G and the Moto G Stylus 5G.
T-Mobile smartphone.

T-Mobile celebrates 1 million 5G home internet customers

T-Mobile has hit a major milestone with its home internet plan just one year after its commercial launch.
A graphic of the Samsung Exynos 1280 processor flying through the air with some emojis and square phone apps.

Samsung’s Exynos 1280 chipset details promise ‘5G for all’

Samsung's latest processor, the Exynos 1280, has finally had its specs revealed.
Qualcomm 5G at CES 2019

5G coverage map: Where you can get 5G on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile

5G may not be widely available just yet, but it's getting there. Here's where you can find 5G in the U.S.
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Is 5G dangerous? We asked an expert

There's plenty of consumer anxiety about radiofrequency (RF) radiation used on 5G networks. But is it based in reality? We asked experts to find out the truth.
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5G vs. Wi-Fi: How they’re different and why you’ll need both

While excitement over 5G technology may be overshadowing Wi-Fi developments, we'll need to take advantage of both technologies going forward.
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Blu F91 5G hands-on review: Budget price, solid experience

This budget-friendly Android phone brings solid performance, 5G speeds, decent cameras and more. But it's not without just a few trade-offs.
Woman holding up OnePlus Nord N20 to take a selfie.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G heads exclusively to T-Mobile on April 28

OnePlus has set a North American release date for the Nord N20 5G, the latest model in its budget 5G phone lineup, coming to T-Mobile on April 28.
Side view of an AT&T disaster recovery truck.

In a disaster, AT&T goes to extremes to get you back online

AT&T has a holistic approach to disaster recovery that ensures it's ready to respond to emergencies at a moment's notice.
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How to take and end calls on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 the natural way

Here's how you can activate the ability to take and end calls by flipping the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 system on chip (SoC) held using two fingers.

What is Integrated SIM (iSIM)? How is it better than eSIM?

The Integrated SIM or iSIM is the next generation of the SIM card integrated within the system-on-chip (SoC) of a smartphone, smart wearable, or any IoT device.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G in white and black.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G goes on sale, will take on iPhone SE

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is going on sale with a $450 price tag and ambitions of toppling the $430 iPhone SE in almost every meaningful way imaginable.
Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

Redmi launches trio of new 5G-capable phones

Redmi has introduced three new phones globally, all of which are 5G capable.