Unlocked 5G
Does Google Fi support 5G?
Google Fi supports 5G on the T-Mobile network but only on phones that support T-Mobiles 5G network. 5G phones also will not work with network switching at this time.
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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.
Not surprising
Samsung Galaxy S20+ was the best-selling 5G phone in the U.S. in Q1 2020
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Strategy Analytics says the Galaxy S20+ was the most popular 5G phone in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2020. It accounted for 40% of all 5G phones sold in the country during the period.
You need both
New report shows how 5G speeds don't matter when coverage is still bad
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A new report shows Verizon has by far the fastest 5G speeds — but its network is so small it doesn't even matter.
5G for all
Samsung brings the S20 with mmWave to Verizon this June
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Samsung has finally released an S20 variant that works with Verizon's mmWave 5G. It'll ship from June 4.
Affordable 5G
MediaTek announces the Dimensity 820 SoC
MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 820, the first of its 800-series chips. Built to bring 5G to cheaper devices, the 820 is expected to power affordable flagships as an alternative to Qualcomm's 765.
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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 for free
Here's everything you need to know about 5G on T-Mobile and Sprint
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T-Mobile is launching it's 5G network for anyone with a 5G compatible device. With Sprint under its wing, T-Mobile is building the most complete 5G network with low-band, mid-band, and high-band 5G.
Number one
Samsung and Huawei dominated the global 5G smartphone market in Q1 2020
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Samsung shipped over 8.3 million 5G smartphones in Q1 2020. Huawei, on the other hand, shipped around 8 million 5G smartphones in the same period.
Stuck with 4G
Does Visible support 5G?
Visible customers are stuck using Verizon's LTE network for now, but for most people, that's more than enough speed. If you want to use Verizon's 5G network, you will need to use Verizon's own service for the time being.
Coming Soon
Does Mint Mobile support 5G?
Some customers with 5G capable phones are getting 5G service on Mint Mobile but the carrier doesn't officially offer 5G service yet.
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.
Three flavors in one
T-Mobile's 5G network just got way faster in NYC
T-Mobile customers in New York are getting a taste of T-Mobile's full 5G plan in what it is calling a layer cake. Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra owners on T-Mobile will now be able to connect to the fastest 5G in range.
5G all the things
Which carrier offers the best 5G experience?
T-Mobile has the most 5G coverage and a great plan for building its 5G network into the future though speeds are far from breathtaking. AT&T is catching up with a strong combination of mmWave and sub-6 5G available to consumers with the right phone.
Ahead of its time
Disable 5G to improve battery life on the OnePlus 8
Not everybody needs 5G just yet, but if you've just bought a OnePlus 8, you're getting compatibility for it anyway. That can have a negative impact on battery life, so save yourself some headaches and disable it in the settings — it just takes a few steps.
5G ain't all it's cracked up to be
Not everyone can use 5G, so here's how to turn it off on your Galaxy S20
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S20, you also have a 5G powered phone. But what if you want to disable the 5G? Well, we don't necessarily recommend that, but here's how to do it.
too early for 5g
The Snapdragon 865 is driving up the cost of flagship phones
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The Snapdragon 865 has a lot of perks, but it also forces consumers to buy into 5G well before it's ready for prime time.
5G everywhere
Sprint customers now roam on T-Mobile LTE, S20 owners get 5G access
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Sprint customers now have access to T-Mobile's LTE and 5G networks as the carrier begins to broaden its 5G coverage across the U.S. The carrier has brought the standard to more places like Detroit, St. Louis, and Columbus, Ohio.
debunking
Interview: We sat down with two 5G experts to debunk recent conspiracies
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We sat down with two 5G experts to learn more about the technology and debunked a few myths along the way.
Android & Chill
COVID-19 doesn't care about stupid 5G conspiracy theories
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Be smart. Be safe. Stop believing everything you read (including this!) and look for the truth whenever you see something stupid.