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Verizon delays 5G Home expansion until the second half of 2020
A top executive from Verizon recently revealed that the company would be delaying the expansion of its 5G Home service until the second half of 2020.
Ultra Buttonless Ultrasound
Ultrasound sensors could soon replace physical buttons on your phone
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Ultrasense ultrasound sensors are minuscule and self-contained systems, able to replace switches under surfaces and in locations where capacitive and other touch technology has been unable to reach.
5G all the things!
MediaTek announces new 5G chipsets for more affordable phones
MediaTek is expanding 5G on its device lineup with its new Dimensity 800 SoC. The new chip also brings support for 90Hz displays and quad cameras to the affordable end of the market.
Most impressive
Samsung shipped over 6.7 million 5G smartphones in 2019
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Samsung was one of the leaders for 5G in 2019, and those efforts appear to have paid off. Last year, Samsung shipped over 6.7 million 5G phones and now accounts for over 50% of the global 5G smartphone market.
CB Radio Phones
The Navy is sharing its radio spectrum with wireless carriers
The FCC is testing a program that will allow some wireless carriers to use CB radio bands for service at no cost, and will soon sell priority access licenses to these bands
Your connection
What is 5G and when do I get it?
Everything you need to know about the next big thing when it comes to mobile broadband.
2020 will be the year to buy into 5G (because you won't have a choice)
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With the Snapdragon 865 on the way, 2020 may finally be the time for you to buy a 5G phone — but thanks to the X55 modem the 865 mandates, it might not be of your own volition.
Expanding availability
Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network is now live in 31 U.S. cities
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Verizon now offers its millimeter-wave 5G network in 31 cities. The latest additions include Hampton Roads in Virginia, Columbus in Ohio, and Cleveland.
5G for you
Here's every U.S. city with 5G coverage right now
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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, Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T.
5G
Here's everything you need to know about AT&T 5G
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For business customers 5G on AT&T is moving fast. Consumers need to wait a bit longer to get access to the fastest AT&T mobile network.
5G
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.
THE LIST GROWS
Verizon 5G now available in parts of Los Angeles
Verizon's Ultra Wideband 5G network is now available in parts of Los Angeles, California, marking the 18th market Verizon has rolled out 5G to.
Tough to explain
Not all 5G is created equal, and it's confusing as hell right now
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The carriers are starting an all-out offensive marketing push about their 5G networks, and consumer knowledge about what they're actually getting for their money is important.
Outsized importance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765: What it is, and why it matters for 5G in 2020
Though it may not be flashy given its lower positioning, the Snapdragon 765 is actually incredibly important for Qualcomm and companies making sub-flagship phones.
Ramping up
Qualcomm says 450 million 5G phones will ship in 2021
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Qualcomm recently shared its predictions for 5G smartphone performance in the coming years, with 450 million 5G devices expected to be shipped in 2021.
5G is coming
Have you been able to use a 5G network yet?
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5G is slowly making its way across the U.S. Have you been among the lucky few to use it yet?
5G is spreading
5 ways to improve your 5G signal
5G is expanding quickly. Here are some ways to make sure you can make the most of this new signal.
5G for free
Here's everything you need to know about T-Mobile 5G
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T-Mobile is launching it's 5G network for anyone with a 5G compatible device. With a small deployment already at 28Ghz and 39Ghz with a 600Mhz low-band network on the way, T-Mobile is set to be one of the biggest names in 5G through the end of the year.
Affordable wireless
T-Mobile Connect includes unlimited talk, text, and 5G access for $15/month
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During the first Un-Carrier event for the New T-Mobile, the company announced a $15/month “T-Mobile Connect” plan that includes unlimited talk, text, 5G access, and a high-speed data allotment that gets bigger each year.
T-Mobile Free Response
T-Mobile will give first responders free data if the merger is approved
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T-Mobile's Connecting Heroes Initiative will give free 5G access to all first responder agencies for the next 10 years