Lenovo’s first 5G-capable PC is ready to ship, with Verizon users able to get it on June 18. First announced back at CES in January, the $1,400 Flex 5G will hit Verizon’s website later this week marking the first time a US carrier is selling a laptop capable of tapping into 5G wireless networks. The …
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AT&T expands 5G network to cover over 160 million people in 327 markets
AT&T’s low-band 5G network is growing, expanding on Monday to now cover over 160 million people in 327 markets. Among the new areas that can now tap into 5G are Atlanta, Baton Rouge and Nashville. AT&T previously announced that it planned to launch a nationwide 5G in the first half of 2020. With the coronavirus disrupting the world, that timeline moved toward having …
Read More »Why AT&T expects a big boost to its 5G coverage
AT&T is adding more resources to its budding 5G network. The wireless giant said on Friday that it has started deploying a new network technology known as dynamic spectrum sharing that could eventually lead to a big jump in coverage. The carrier has turned on a 5G network for 120 million people using low-band spectrum, with a goal to have …
Read More »5G myths, debunked: 5G won’t replace 4G, doesn’t cause COVID
The next generation of high-speed mobile data, known as 5G, is live in many countries including the US, the UK and Australia. But as the new network rolls out, many misconceptions and confusion around the technology remain. One of the most alarming falsehoods sprang up in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, when conspiracy theorists back in May tried linking …
Read More »5G glossary: From spectrum to small cell to MIMO
5G is on every techie’s mind. At least, it was before the coronavirus hit. But the next-generation wireless networks continue to roll out despite the pandemic, and if you’re interested in technology at all, 5G and its baggage of technical terms will is a reality for you. But not to fret! That’s what CNET is all about — deciphering and …
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T-Mobile is boosting its 5G footprint. After touting its launch of the first nationwide 5G network late last year, the carrier on Monday announced that it now offers 5G in parts of all 50 states. The latest announcement, a deal between T-Mobile and Alaskan carrier GCI, will allow T-Mobile users in Alaska to roam on GCI’s new 5G network in …
Read More »This VR startup wants to use 5G to blow up social distancing
Back in September, in a period I like to call “the before,” I tried out a prototype virtual reality headset from a Taiwanese company called XRSpace. I strapped bulky orange goggles over my eyes and stepped into another world without actually leaving the hectic Berlin conference hall that housed the IFA consumer electronics trade show. Eventually, the unit would run …
Read More »AT&T’s ‘5G E’ icon might continue to show up after ad watchdog’s order
A National Advertising Review Board panel on Wednesday called for a halt to AT&T’s use of the “5G Evolution” label. The designation applies to AT&T’s upgraded 4G LTE network, which the company’s rivals slammed as “fake 5G.” Despite this, you may continue to see the “5G E” service icon on your phone. AT&T started using the 5G E designation in 2018, …
Read More »Verizon switches on 5G uploads in 35 cities
Verizon has announced switching on 5G upload capabilities, bringing faster speeds to its network for people uploading content like HD videos and playing massive online multiplayer games. Speeds will be around 30% faster than current 4G LTE upload speeds, Verizon said Wednesday. 5G uploads are available in all cities across the US with Verizon’s next-gen network. Verizon is also switching …
Read More »iPhone SE is already cheap, but there’s a way to save even more money
Apple’s new iPhone SE is a long overdue update that takes the iPhone 8 ‘s design and adds modern iPhone 11 features, all while keeping a $399 starting price that’s several hundreds of dollars cheaper than the iPhone 11‘s $699 entry point. If you’re looking to maximize your savings, buying the phone is just the first step. To really get …
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