Verizon’s gradual 5G rollout is continuing, with New York set to be the next city to get the company’s fastest wireless network on Sept. 26. The news brings Verizon’s 5G city count to 11, the network said Thursday. That’s ahead of T-Mobile’s six cities and Sprint’s nine, but still trails AT&T, which is up in 21 …
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The Federal Communications Commission named New York City and Salt Lake City as its first two “Innovation Zones” on Wednesday. The two metro areas will act as city-scale test-beds for advanced wireless communications and network research and experimentation, including 5G, according to a press release. Both cities already have licensed experimental programs under way. The Innovation Zone extends the areas …
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Another state has joined the opposition to T-Mobile and Sprint merging. Pennsylvania has jumped aboard the lawsuit blocking the wireless carriers’ deal, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday. The multistate coalition against the merger is gaining strength, she said, with the latest addition meaning the lawsuit now represents “every region in the nation.” “Pennsylvania’s addition to our lawsuit …
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AT&T is looking into offloading broadcast satellite provider DirecTV, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. It could be done as “a spin-off or combination with Dish,” CNBC also reported. DirecTV could either become its own separate company or be sold off to satellite TV provider Dish — which also recently bought $5 billion in wireless assets from …
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Preorders for the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max kicked off last week, with general availability due on Sept. 20. The starting price for Apple’s new flagship? A surprisingly low $699, which have led some to suggest that price is the iPhone 11’s best feature. Of course, the key there is “starting”; if you’re looking for more …
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OnePlus already sells its phones through T-Mobile and Sprint, and now it appears the company is set to add Verizon next year. Citing “sources familiar with the companies’ plans,” Android Police reported Monday that the two companies have signed a deal that will have Verizon offer a OnePlus phone next year. The report doesn’t detail exactly when the new phone will …
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The long wait for the Pixel 4 seems to finally be reaching its expected end. Google on Monday invited the media to an event in New York City on Oct. 15 to “come see a few new things Made by Google.” The invite itself doesn’t reveal too much, but Google has traditionally used its October events to roll out new …
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With the new iPhones set to go on preorder Friday, the usual “buy one, get one” deals are starting to pop up from carriers and retailers. These deals are nothing new, offering hefty discounts if you’re willing to switch providers or add a new line to your wireless account. While this is good for people thinking of switching, it never …
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Whenever Apple holds a product launch, the world is reminded that these are premium products — with prices to match. So imagine our collective surprise yesterday when the iPhone 11 debuted at $699, a full $50 less than the “entry-level” iPhone XR last year. There’s already debate around the CNET offices as to whether this is Apple’s best iPhone value …
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I pick up a virtual reality headset and place it over my eyes. Before I can even blink, it transports me to a world far away from the bustling IFA electronics show. I know that I’m in the bowels of the dismal Berlin Messe convention center, but my brain thinks I’ve managed to escape. I wish I could tell you …
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