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From phones and computers, to smart homes, IoT, and autonomous cars — this is how 5G will impact our world.

Super-fast phone data speeds. Self-driving cars. Smarter homes. Streaming movies, music, and games with zero lag. These are just a some of the new and improved technologies we can expect to see in our lives in the near future, and tying them all together is a next-generation network known as 5G. As with 4G and 3G before it, 5G will deliver faster speeds for all of our devices, but that’s just one part of the story. 5G will allow our devices and services — the Internet of Things, or IOT — to interconnect seamlessly. Things that were once complex to operate and manage, like autonomous cars, drones, and the smart home, will become easier to use and manage at a massive scale. Here’s everything you need to know about 5G.

The Tecno Camon 30 Premier's screen.

Did Tecno just announce one of 2024’s most promising budget phones?

Tecno, a little-known company, may have just unveiled one of the best new budget phones coming to the market. Here's what you need to know.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 silicon inside a phone.

Qualcomm’s new smartphone chip will make cheap 5G phones better than ever

Motorola Edge 50 5G render in Jungle Green.

A new Motorola phone is coming soon. Here’s your first look at it

Boost Mobile logo as of July 2024.

Boost Mobile’s new 5G unlimited plans are here, and they’re cheap

The T-Mobile logo on a smartphone.

It doesn’t look like anyone can beat T-Mobile

Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

T-Mobile just made its 5G Home Internet plan cheaper; here’s the new price

Person holding a phone while laying on a bed.

Do you use AT&T? You need to keep a close eye on your next bill

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert standing in front of a banner that reads Internet Freedom.

T-Mobile is getting rid of its misleading ‘Price Lock’ policy

The TCL 50 XE 5G.

How good can a $99 smartphone be? This new one looks surprisingly great

OnePlus Nord N300 5G speed test.

5G vs. LTE: What’s the difference and why you should care

Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

T-Mobile is buying one of the largest carriers in the U.S.

The T-Mobile logo on a smartphone.

Your next T-Mobile bill might be more expensive

Moto G 5G (2024) in Sage Green showing notifications.

This 5G phone just had its price slashed to $150 for a limited time

The Moto G 5G is a simple phone for a very cheap price. If you need a 5G phone for less, here's what you need to know before buying.
Someone using the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024).

What is 5G? Speeds, coverage, comparisons, and more

Is there really a big difference between 5G and 4G mobile data? We’ll answer that question and many others in this all-you-need-to-know 5G guide.
A photo of the AT&T logo on a building.

AT&T now makes you pay even more for its fastest 5G speeds

AT&T customers will now have to pay extra to get the fastest data speeds on their phones. The company calls this new add-on AT&T Turbo.
The back of the Tecno Camon 30 Premier.

The camera on this Android phone is confusing, but I love it

The Tecno Camon 30 Premier's camera suffers from an overload of tech speak, so take a look at what happened after we let the camera speak for itself.
The Visible logo on a smartphone.

Visible’s affordable 5G plans just got even cheaper

Visible is already one of the more affordable choices for unlimited 5G. Now, new plans are making Visible an even better deal than ever.
ZTE Flip 5G color options.

This new folding phone costs less than half the price of the iPhone 15 Pro Max

The ZTE Flip 5G is the most affordable folding smartphone in the U.S., and it achieves that elusive goal with a snazzy design and respectable innards in tow.
T-Mobile 5G home internet router on tabletop with a person's hand plugging in the power adapter in the background.

5G home internet: What is it, and should you get it?

One of the promises of 5G is to bring a world without wires to your doorstep with wireless broadband in your home. But are we there yet?
Visible wireless phones and plans featured

Visible just made its unlimited 5G plan better than ever

Visible has added new features to its Visible+ 5G phone plan. Customers will now receive access to a global pass for 140 counties, plus other goodies.
OnePlus Nord N300 5G speed test.

How fast is 5G? What you need to know about 5G speeds

Excitement about 5G technology has been building steadily. But just how fast is 5G now? And how fast could it end up getting?
The Moto G 5G laying on a table.

The best Moto G 5G (2023) cases you can buy

Your Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) will look even better with a high-quality case. Here are the best ones you can buy today.
U.S. map illustrating T-Mobile's 5G Ultra Capacity network expansion.

Have T-Mobile? Your 5G service is about to get much faster

If you're a T-Mobile customer, we have good news: Your 5G service is about to get a big speed upgrade. Here's why.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF chip.

Your next phone could get a huge 5G upgrade, thanks to AI

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TCL Linkkey IK511 5G Dongle against a blue background.

This tiny dongle will change 5G connectivity forever

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A photo of the AT&T logo on a building.

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Following AT&T's disastrous outage last week, the carrier is now responding with free bill credits. Here's how it works.
Large 5G cellular tower with multiple mmWave transceivers against a blue sky.

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Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

T-Mobile just set another 5G speed record

T-Mobile is staying ahead of the game and changing the rules with powerful new 5G technologies that will help it reach even greater peak speeds.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

How to turn off 5G on a Samsung phone (including the Galaxy S24)

Whether you own a new Z Fold 3 5G or a midrange A71 5G, it's easy to turn off 5G on a Samsung phone. We show you how to do this to save battery life.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 next to the Samsung Galaxy S24.

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Galaxy S21: is it time to upgrade?

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S21, is now the time to upgrade to the Galaxy S24? Here's everything you need to know before making the plunge.
A portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

What are portable Wi-Fi hotspots, and how do they work?

Portable Wi-Fi hotspots can be used to provide an internet connection to your computers, tablets, TVs, or other devices while on the go.
Verizon store front displays the 5G network in NYC.

Verizon just took a huge leap ahead in the 5G race

T-Mobile has had a solid lead in 5G performance in the U.S. for years now, but it looks like that could soon change.
5G logo on the Motorola Edge (2022).

What is 5G UC? What that icon on your phone really means

If you're a T-Mobile customer with a 5G phone, you've probably seen the 5G UC icon in your status bar. Here's what it means.
Helium Mobile $20/month plan banner showing a happy woman against a pink background.

You can now get unlimited 5G for just $20 a month — with a twist

Helium Mobile's new $20 monthly unlimited 5G service is an affordable plan that lets you be part of building the 5G network.