Mid-band spectrum has gained a lot of attention since carriers began deploying 5G over the last year or so. While high-frequency millimeter wave spectrum provides the fastest speeds, its range is limited. And while low-frequency spectrum has great coverage, 5G…
Nine U.S. markets are likely to be the next to see AT&T 5G deployments, according to a forecast from mobile analytics company OpenSignal. The expected AT&T 5G markets are Springfield, Mass.; Portsmouth, N.H.; Syracuse, N.Y.; Harrisburg, Pa.; Huntsville, Ala.; Lexington,…
February 21, 2020 — Samsung Electronics has announced a commercial agreement with U.S. Cellular for 5G and 4G LTE network solutions. The new agreement establishes terms under which U.S. Cellular can purchase Samsung’s commercially-proven network solutions, including 5G New Radio…
Verizon and AT&T offer consumers the best mobile service experience, according to a new report from OpenSignal. Based on OpenSignal’s research, Verizon was the company offering consumers the best video experience and was best for 4G availability (95.5%). AT&T offered…
Almost 20% of Americans are still on 3G networks – even as many of these networks face decommissioning next year, according to Opensignal. The firm found that 17% of U.S. subscribers and 19% of wireless connections in the U.S. still…
12.17.2019 — You can now access Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network in parts of Des Moines, Iowa, bringing the total number of Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband mobility service cities to 20. With access to Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network you…
AT&T kicks off the next evolution of its 5G journey today, with the launch of 5G service for consumers in ten markets. AT&T consumer 5G differs from previous AT&T 5G launches which initially targeted business and enterprise customers. The ten…
Verizon said it has completed a 5G dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) demonstration using technology from Qualcomm and Ericsson, and a spokesperson said the company will deploy the technology in its commercial network “in the near future.” The technology is designed…
Gogo says that Cisco, Airspan and FIRST RF will be strategic partners to its 5G aviation system and network. Gogo’s new air-to-ground (ATG) 5G network will be designed for use on certain aircraft operating within the contiguous United States and…
Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, just notched a wide distribution agreement with Verizon. The Verizon Disney partnership will bring Disney+ to Verizon’s mobile customers (4G & 5G) and internet customers for a free 12 month subscription. Verizon will become the…
Verizon does the best job of connecting customers in rural areas to LTE, while AT&T has the fastest download speeds in rural areas, according to a new report from mobile analytics provider Opensignal. As the report notes, 97% of the…
Key Verizon investment areas include fiber and multi-access edge computing, noted Verizon Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg today. Vestberg told attendees at an investor conference that the company is installing 1400 miles of fiber per month and that it will…
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