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Looking through foliage at a 5G tower against a blue sky.

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?
Timelapse photo of cars along the Las Vegas strip at night.

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.
Man and woman wearing hardhats in a factory looking at a tablet.

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 CEO Mike Sievert

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.”
Worker looking up at 5G tower against a cloudy sky.

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.
Marquee sign for The Gale South Beach Hotel.

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.
Front left view of Moto Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G and Moto G 5G.

Motorola adds 5G to its Moto G series of phones

Motorola has just brought 5G to its 2022 Moto G product lineup with the introduction of two new models, the Moto G 5G and the Moto G Stylus 5G.
Woman holding up OnePlus Nord N20 to take a selfie.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G heads exclusively to T-Mobile on April 28

OnePlus has set a North American release date for the Nord N20 5G, the latest model in its budget 5G phone lineup, coming to T-Mobile on April 28.
The T-Mobile logo on a smartphone.

T-Mobile delays shutdown of Sprint 3G CDMA network

Folks using Sprint’s legacy 3G CDMA network have just won a slight reprieve as T-Mobile pushes back the date for sunsetting the network by another two months.
Mophie 3-in-1 MagSafe travel charger with AirPod Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and Apple Watch Series 5 charging on top.

Mophie’s 3-in-1 MagSafe charger is ideal for Apple travelers

Mophie's 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe is a great way for folks on the go to keep their iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods charged up wherever they may land.
iPhone 12 Pro Max mounted in RiotPWR ESL game controller playing Real Racing 3.

RiotPWR ESL gives iPhone gamers solid lag-free performance

The RiotPWR ESL offers a great gaming experience if you can get past some of the design choices.
Image of Google Play game running on a Windows PC.

Google Play is helping developers meet gamers where they are

Google Play is setting the stage for a big year of growth, with new initiatives to help developers to build even more exciting and engaging gaming experiences.
Apple invitation graphic for Peek Performance event.

How to watch Apple’s Peek Performance event

Apple has officially announced its much-rumored spring event, and on March 8, it will reveal some pretty exciting new product announcements.
People sitting in auditorium at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona with Connectivity Unleashed sign showing on stage.

The most exciting 5G technology to come out of MWC 2022

This year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) has come to a close, and we can already tell that it’s going to be another exciting year for new mobile technology.
5G radio tower attached to roof of building against blue sky.

Verizon and Celona launch turn-key private 5G solution

Verizon has partnered with 5G technology company Celona to simplify the adoption of private 5G networks by small and midsized businesses.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel speaking at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona.

FCC chair wants carriers to start planning for 6G now

During a keynote at Mobile World Congress, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the industry needs to begin preparing for 6G cellular technology now.
5G radio tower.

KDDI deploying new HPE 5G virtual base stations across Japan

Japanese telecom provider KDDI is deploying more open standard 5G technology in a partnership with HPE to expedite 5G availability throughout the country.
Snapdragon Connect logo on an exploding digital landscape.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Connect branding denotes superior Wi-Fi

Qualcomm is introducing a new badge to ensure customers know when they’re buying a device that includes the best possible 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth technologies.
Blue panels showing 5G logo at CES booth.

Samsung hits new milestones in building virtual 5G networks

As the demand for 5G increases, Samsung is leading the way in a collaboration with other major technology partners to build software-based 5G networks.
Conceptual image of Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 chip witih additonal mmWave, AI, and RF modules.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X70 modem pushes 5G to new heights

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X70, its latest 5G modem, promises to deliver an even better 5G experience for the next generation of smartphones.
woman in a colorful dress carrying 2022 Motorola Edge Plus smartphone at her side.

Motorola is back in the flagship game with a new Edge Plus

Motorola is getting back in the game in a big way with the 2022 Edge Plus, a flagship smartphone to challenge Samsung and Google.
Aerial view of city at sunset illustrating 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity between buildings.

Mavenir OpenBeam helps drive growth of private 5G networks

Mavenir is announcing new O-RAN compatible radio equipment to help businesses roll out private 5G networks based on open standards.
A closer look at the Google Pixel 6 camera array. Credits: Andy Boxall/Digital Trends.

Google says fix for Pixel 6 Wi-Fi is coming in March update

If you’ve been struggling with Wi-Fi connectivity on your Pixel 6, the good news is that Google says a fix should be coming next month.
Man using smartphone while standing on balcony overlooking nighttime city skyline.

HPE seamlessly blends private 5G and Wi-Fi networks

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced new solutions to allow seamless roaming across private 5G and Wi-Fi campus networks.
Inside of retail shopping mall with H&M store prominently shown.

5G adoption in retail stores will triple by 2024, study says

U.S. retailers are expecting 5G usage in their stores to explode over the next few years as customers seek out better digital in-store experiences.
Nighttime cityscape with sweeping color streams.

KDDI and Wind River deploy new O-RAN 5G technology

Wind River, a leading developer of software that powers 5G mobile infrastructure, is partnering with Japanese telecom provider KDDI to deploy open 5G standards.
Howard University Founders Library.

Samsung and Amdocs deploy private 5G at Howard University

Samsung has partnered with Amdocs to deliver one of the first campus-wide private 5G networks at a major U.S. university.
The rear panel of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra from 2021.

How to watch Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked February 2022 event if you missed it

Samsung's February Unpacked event ushered in 2022 with some groundbreaking new flagship devices. Here's a roundup of everything that was announced.
Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus size difference.

Google brings powerful features to Samsung Galaxy S22 and Tab S8

With today's debut of the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab 8, Google is highlighting several powerful new features it’s bringing to Samsung’s latest flagship devices.
Watch 4 media controls.

Google Assistant and YouTube Music coming to Galaxy Watch 4

Google is building on its partnership with Samsung to bring new Android communication, productivity, and entertainment features to the Galaxy Watch 4.
Woman wearing Galaxy Watch Active 2

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 update focuses on holistic wellness

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 fans are getting a treat this week with an update that adds enhanced health and wellness features.
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FCC proposal aims to block ringless spam voicemails

The Federal Communications Commission has tabled a proposal that promises to do even more to stop telemarketers.
Apple Car Play in the Citroen C3

How to choose what your iPhone plays when connecting to your car

Normally your iPhone continues playing where it left off when you jump in the car, but these handy tricks let you play your favorite tunes or nothing at all.
Three iPhone screens showing News, Maps, and Photos being shared using Siri.

How to share what’s on your iPhone’s screen using Siri in iOS 15

The iPhone offers many intuitive ways to share everything from photos to web links, and Siri makes this even easier in iOS 15.