AT&T turned on 5G in New York City on Tuesday, but it still isn’t making its speedy new network available to regular consumers. The new millimeter-wave network, or what AT&T calls “5G+,” will be available in “parts” of New York City, though parts may be a bit of a stretch. In its release, AT&T acknowledges that …
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OnePlus is bringing a 5G phone to the US, and Sprint is helping it do it. The two companies announced that they would be collaborating Tuesday, but did not provide details on what the device will be. Instead, the companies are saying that more details will be “announced soon.” “We value OnePlus’ reputation for balancing high-end quality at a great value,” …
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AT&T’s priciest unlimited data plan already offers the choice of a subscription to one of several premium services at no extra charge. On Tuesday, it will offer a new option: Spotify. The wireless carrier and the music-streaming giant said Monday they’ll give AT&T’s Unlimited & More Premium subscribers the option to choose a Spotify Premium subscription. AT&T’s most expensive unlimited …
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As 5G continues to expand, Verizon’s unlimited plans are getting an update. On Friday, the nation’s largest carrier announced that it would be doing away with its current Go, Above and Beyond unlimited plans in favor of four replacements: an entry-level Start Unlimited, Play More Unlimited, Do More Unlimited and high-end Get More Unlimited. The plans become available on Monday. All …
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The fate of T-Mobile and Sprint’s $26.5 billion merger may hinge on whether a federal judge sees satellite TV provider Dish Network as a viable fourth competitor in the US wireless market. But there isn’t an easy answer — especially when you balance its history of ignoring its obligations to build a wireless network with its newfound ambitions sparked by the …
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Verizon just announced four new 5G cities Thursday, but it’s still early days. In a new interview, CEO Hans Vestberg says that 2020 should be the big year for the new network technology. “That, I think, is going to be next year,” Vestberg told CNBC when asked when he expects 50% of the population to have access to 5G. Although access …
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Smartphone makers, led by Samsung and Apple, have been jacking up prices over the last few years. Consumers, however, have been pushing back. And now there’s new data that shows it’s harder than ever to compete in the ultrapremium tier of phones. Apple and Samsung this week reported earnings for the June quarter that didn’t convey much optimism in the …
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T-Mobile Chief Technology Officer Neville Ray is doubtful of Verizon’s 5G network expansion plans, tweeting that he wants to see a coverage map. His comments follow Verizon announcing earlier Wednesday the expansion of its 5G network to Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis and Washington, DC, in addition to already being live in Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Providence. 5G, also already launched …
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Verizon reportedly has a bunch of new phone plans coming this Friday, with the carrier focusing on unlimited offerings. The announcement will follow an episode a few weeks ago, when Verizon’s website mentioned phone plans that didn’t yet exist, Droid Life said on Thursday. Verizon will introduce four new plans, Droid Life said, citing what it called a reliable source. …
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Verizon’s CEO Hans Vestberg threw a few punches of his own Thursday in the 5G marketing wars. Responding to jabs from T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray, Vestberg told investors on the company’s quarterly conference call that his company will have “real 5G” that gives “the right sort of performance” that customers expect from Verizon in the “right moment.” The comments come …
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