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, …
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The US Department of Defense is bringing 5G tests and experiments to seven more military bases across the nation, it announced Wednesday. It brings the DOD’s test sites up to 12. The department says 5G will help maintain “America’s military and economic advantages.” 5G, already available in some parts of the US by Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile/Sprint, is being tapped …
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AT&T wireless customers without unlimited data plans won’t have to worry about going over their data usage when streaming HBO Max. The company isn’t counting usage from its own streaming service, but competing services like Netflix and Disney Plus can still eat up data plans. AT&T confirmed in an email to CNET on Wednesday that wireless subscribers streaming HBO Max …
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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 …
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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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It’s been a year since Samsung launched its Galaxy S10 flagship line. But just because the Galaxy S20 phones are available does not mean the company’s 2019 line obsolete. The same goes for 2018’s Galaxy S9 phones, which are still being sold by retailers at deep discounts. As a quick rundown on just the main S10 models, the marquee phones are the Galaxy S10 …
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I’m often asked, “Which iPhone should I buy?” My answer is always the same: The iPhone XR. (And that’s true even following the recent introduction of the new iPhone SE.) Big screen, great cameras, reasonable price tag. Of course, I like it even better when there’s a deal to be had — and no contract you’re forced to take along …
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T-Mobile is joining the likes of AT&T and Verizon with new offers for first responders. On Thursday, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert announced that the carrier is now offering free service to public and nonprofit state and local fire, police and EMS departments. We’ve just launched something only the⚡️Supercharged⚡️ #Uncarrier can, something that gives BILLION$ back to our nation’s First Responder …
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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 …
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Verizon is finally getting a Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. After first announcing the news earlier this year, the wireless carrier will begin taking preorders for the base model of Samsung’s flagship line of phones on May 21. The S20 will go on sale on June 4 for $1,000. Called the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW, Verizon’s model is a custom version of …
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