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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.
MediaTek’s T800 chipset will bring ultrafast 5G to more devices than ever
MediaTek's T800 promises incredible 5G speeds at a fraction of the size and power, opening the door to a whole new world of possibilities for 5G connectivity.
SpaceX claims 5G plan could ‘render Starlink unusable for most Americans’
SpaceX says its U.S. Starlink customers will see their broadband service disrupted if Dish Network is allowed to proceed with plans for its 5G cellular network.
What are the benefits of 5G? How it helps you today (and tomorrow)
New 5G technology promises to revolutionize the way we communicate, but what are the tangible benefits it offers today, and what will it do in the future?
Your T-Mobile plan now has bigger gas discounts and international 5G
Have T-Mobile? Get ready for faster international data and cheaper gas this summer.
T-Mobile just achieved 3Gbps 5G speeds — without mmWave
T-Mobile just achieved 3Gbps 5G speeds — without mmWave
What if you could get blazing-fast 5G without mmWave? That's what T-Mobile has just achieved with its Carrier Aggregation tech.
Popular 5G myths you need to stop believing
Popular 5G myths you need to stop believing
Is 5G dangerous around airports? Is it going to replace Wi-Fi? We had experts debunk some of the biggest 5G myths. Here's what they said.
The sordid history of 5GE, or when 5G isn’t 5G at all
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.
MediaTek gives mmWave 5G a boost with Dimensity 1050 chip
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.
Back to where it started: Testing 5G in the Chicagoland area
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.
Canada bans Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks
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.
What is low-band 5G? Sub-6 explained
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.
What is mmWave? High-band 5G explained
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.
Qualcomm’s latest 5G modem brings standalone mmWave, improved Sub-6 speeds to phones
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.
What is C-Band? Mid-range 5G explained
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?
Dish publicly launches its first 5G service in Vegas
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.
T-Mobile plugs businesses nationwide into 5G broadband
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 wants you to test drive its 5G home internet
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.”
Dish partners with Samsung to roll out stand-alone 5G network
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.
What is 5G? Speeds, coverage, comparisons, and more
What is 5G? Speeds, coverage, comparisons, and more
It has been years in the making, but 5G has finally become a reality. Although 5G coverage is still limited, expect to see it expand in the U.S. from now on.
Forget Wi-Fi. Florida hotel adds private 5G to its list of amenities
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.
Motorola G Stylus 5G hands-on review: Notetaking nirvana on a budget
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.
5G vs. 4G: How does the newest network improve on the last?
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.
Is 5G as fast as they’re saying? We break down the speeds
Is 5G as fast as they’re saying? We break down the speeds
Excitement about 5G technology has been building steadily. But just how fast is 5G now? And how fast could it end up getting?