AT&T's 5G network has been limited by spectrum access with low-band and mmWave but coming in December of 2021, AT&T will being expanding its 5G+ network with C-band spectrum it got from an FCC auction back in February.
Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon chipsets for mid-range Android smartphones, bringing mmWave to more devices and boosting performance.
The fastest 5G you can get is mmWave with carriers achieving speeds over 1Gbps in many locations. Still, coverage hasn't reached most people. Even with C-band on the horizon, mmWave is set to keep getting better in 2022.
Every carrier uses prioritization to keep traffic flowing as efficiently as possible for its most valuable customers. Unfortunately, prepaid carriers often get the lowest priority, though users may not even notice it with enough capacity on the network. So if you're looking to save with a prepaid carrier, keep in mind that not all data is treated equally.
T-Mobile takes the lead for mobile providers in Ookla's Q3 report with a median download speed of 62.35Mbps with an even greater lead in 5G-only results. Verizon fell short of T-Mobile's mobile performance but had some of the best results in fixed broadband.
Carriers have been touting 5G as a huge step forward in the way we use our phones with increased speeds and greater capacity. Even with increased premium data on many plans, hotspot capacity has remained mostly stagnant with plans maxing out at 40GB of high-speed tethering.
T-Mobile has reduced he price of its home internet service by $10. For $50 per month, covered users can get unlimited high-speed internet with fees and a Wi-Fi 6 gateway included.
The Pixel 5a is the best phone to try out Tello thanks to its low price and great 5G compatibility. This phone also works on other carriers if you decide to switch, making it a great companion to a contract-free lifestyle.
Dish's Boost Mobile is launching an exclusive new 5G phone for $279 called the Celero5G. If you buy the phone before 10/31/2021, you also get 12 months of free unlimited data, talk, and text.
You can get a 5G hotspot for any of the big three carriers now, with Netgear taking the lead in terms of features. The Nighthawk M5 comes with Wi-Fi 6 support, and the AT&T version supports mmWave.
Microsoft unveils the Surface Duo 2 at its September 22nd launch event with several upgrades over the original dual-screen Android device.
Instead of only having a few smartphone makers release phones with 5G compatibility, it seems that the floodgates have opened. There are some really great 5G phones out there today, with even more coming soon. These are the best 5G phones you can get in 2021.
T-Mobile already announced the dates it would retire the Sprint network in 2022 and has now added its own 3G network to the list. T-Mobile's 3G network will be retired July 1, 2022.
In the past, Tello used Sprint for its coverage though it now uses T-Mobile for all of its coverage needs. T-Mobile on Tello includes LTE access and support for the full 5G network if you have a compatible phone.
The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro will get a new 5G icon to show when they're connected to T-Mobile's fast Ultra Capacity 5G network. The iPhone 12 series will also get the icon in an update with Android phones likely to follow later.
New 5G phones are on the way, and Verizon and Sprint are the best ways to take advantage of them. Download faster and stream with more resolution. Just be sure to check the coverage map.
T-Mobile has partnered with Walmart to bring T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile to 2,300 retail locations and Walmart.com significantly increasing its retail footprint. Customers will be able to shop for plans and 5G devices at these Walmart locations.
Tello once used Sprint's network for its customers but has moved to T-Mobile, including full 5G support. So if you have a phone that works with T-Mobile's 5G network, you can get connected with Tello.
Since fall 2020, Pixel phones have had 5G capability. Unfortunately, 5G isn't as ubiquitous as we'd all like it to be, and it can really tax your battery. But don't worry! We'll show you how to turn it off if 5G just isn't working for you.
All of the major carriers are deploying 5G in some capacity and 5G capable phones are starting to roll out. It's all to answer the demand for more capacity and more consistent coverage.