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Does Ultra Mobile support 5G?
Ultra Mobile is an MVNO that runs on T-Mobile's network. Here's everything you need to know about the carrier's 5G network and why it might be good for you.
ride the 5G mmWave
Qualcomm continues to rise thanks to 5G sales, despite global chip shortage
Qualcomm's quarterly earnings have been released, showing strong demand for 5G smartphones despite the ongoing semiconductor shortage.
Get the data you need
Make the most of your new Android with one of the best cell phones plans
A smartphone is only as good as the network connecting it. These are the best cell phone plans to make sure you can make the most out of your phone, whether you're looking for ultimate 5G speeds or just to get the whole family connected without breaking the bank.
5G for you
5G coverage map: Every US city with AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile 5G
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5G deployment is moving fast and the list of cities with coverage is growing all the time. See if your U.S. city has coverage yet by Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T.
C-Band vs. mid-band
Verizon's C-Band will cover fewer people than T-Mobile 2.5GHz by early 2022
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Verizon has begun to deploy C-Band equipment to its cell sites from partners Ericsson and Samsung. Verizon expects to cover more than 100 million people with the 5G upgrade by March 2022. T-Mobile counters that its 2.5GHz spectrum not only has better coverage but already covers 125 million people with 200 million expected by the end of 2021.
5G for all
30 million households can now upgrade to T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet
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Today T-Mobile launched its new Home Internet service with 30 million eligible households covered with nearly 10 million in rural America. For $60 per month, customers now have a new option for home internet. T-Mobile is also increasing support for rural communities with 7,500 new jobs including 2,500 Hometown Expert positions.
5G for all
T-Mobile is giving all customers unlimited 5G data and a free 5G phone
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T-Mobile has been hard at work building the biggest and often fastest 5G network in the country but many customers still don't have a 5G phone or enough data to use it. T-Mobile's next 5G for all move will allow anyone with a working phone to upgrade to a 5G phone for free. All T-Mobile customers will also get unlimited 5G data.
Galaxy Awesome
Samsung brings its newest Galaxy A smartphones to the US starting at $110
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Samsung's latest mid-range smartphones arrive in the U.S., with models like the Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A32 5G bringing great value with faster connectivity and high refresh rates.
no really tho
Verizon is offering up to $1000 off a new phone for your broken trade-in
Starting April 1, Verizon will begin offering new and existing customers discounts on new phones when they trade in broken smartphones.
it's going down
It's time to upgrade — Verizon is shutting down its 3G network next year
Verizon has set a date for the shutdown of its 3G CDMA network, which nearly 2 million subscribers still rely on.
MOAR 5G
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro get certified for Verizon 5G as preorders go live
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Previously limited to T-Mobile, Verizon has announced that the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are finally certified to work on its 5G network.
BYOD
Wondering if your 5G phone will work on other carriers? We've got you!
Switching carriers can be a great way to save money but changing can mean leaving some features behind like 5G compatibility. Still, there are a lot of phones that support multiple networks without issue if you think you might be switching soon.
Simple and unlimited
Thinking of switching to Visible? Here's what you need to know.
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Visible is one of the best carriers for someone that needs a lot of data without any kind of data caps. 5G support and great savings with Party Pay make it an easy choice for those looking to save with plenty of data on a huge network.
Numbers don't lie
The Galaxy S21 has better 5G download speeds than the iPhone 12
A report from Opensignal sheds some light on the fastest 5G devices in the U.S, and some just might surprise you.
gotta pay more to get more
Verizon's faster 5G speeds will only be available for 'premium' customers
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Verizon has announced some of its plans for its C-band 5G rollout, which should greatly enhance the carrier's network.
5G and Fiber
AT&T's network is adding C-Band 5G and 3 million new fiber locations
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AT&T's Analyst and Investor Day 2021 had some interesting announcements for both 5G and fiber internet. With massive growth in usage, AT&T believes it has a good position to meet demand with a hybrid fixed and wireless broadband approach. AT&T fiber is coming to 3 million new locations in 2021.
Ultra Wideband
Here's everything you need to know about Verizon 5G
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Verizon is pushing forward with its super fast 5G network. This is everything you need to know to decide if you want to be a part of it.
Adding 5G layers
T-Mobile will cover 97% of Americans with 5G by the end of 2022
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T-Mobile's 5G network has been a huge success with its coverage and speed becoming the best in the country. In its virtual Analyst Day, T-Mobile has revealed that it expects to cover 300 million Americans with 5G by the end of 2022. T-Mobile also laid out its plan for its newly acquired C-Band spectrum as additional coverage for dense areas.
5 Jeez
Dish is buying Republic Wireless to help boost the launch of its 5G network
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Dish has announced this week that it is acquiring Republic Wireless in a bid to boost its 5G network that it plans to launch later this year.
5G for you
Here are the 5G plans you can check out right now
All of the major carriers offer some sort of 5G. T-Mobile has the densest 5G network is bringing support to its MVNOs.
big bucks for big networks
T-Mobile comes out on top by spending the least in 5G spectrum auction
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The winners of the 5G spectrum auction were announced, with Verizon and AT&T spending the most to improve their networks.