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Ready to Talk 6G? Nokia Sees 6G in Terahertz Band Supporting 1,000 Gbps
The ITU is expected to start defining 6G next year. But Nokia already has some ideas about it, such as: Machine communications will drive the need for
Ready to Talk 6G? Samsung Sees 6G in Terahertz Band Supporting 1,000 Gbps
The ITU is expected to start defining 6G next year. But Samsung already has some ideas about it. The Samsung 6G vision includes
Report: T-Mobile, Verizon Are Top U.S. Mobile Carriers for Mobile Experience
Verizon and T-Mobile each had the top score in three categories that Opensignal studied, making them the top U.S. mobile carriers. AT&T was tops in
Verizon Readies 5G Standalone Core to Support Slicing and More
Now that Verizon has completed a data session using a 5G standalone core, Verizon expects to start moving traffic onto that core in the second half of this
Verizon IAB Aims to Speed 5G Builds
Verizon and Ericsson developed integrated access backhaul (IAB) to support the carrier’s 5G deployments in the millimeter wave band. The technology works by
AT&T Offers Wireless Savings to Teachers, Nurses and Physicians
AT&T is offering a 25% savings for nurses, physicians and teachers on certain wireless plans. Nurses and physicians also have the option…
Qualified CBRS Auction Bidders Total 271, Including Numerous Rural Providers
With the list of the qualified CBRS auction bidders now complete, it’s full speed ahead for the highly anticipated CBRS spectrum auction, slated to begin …
Dish Boost Acquisition Complete: Dish Kicks Off Wireless Business with a Retro Offer
With the Dish Boost acquisition complete, Dish embarks on it’s wireless journey with 9.3 million wireless customers, a new logo, and a retro offer
Report: Verizon Takes Global 5G Speed Crown, But It’s Barely Used
Although Verizon had the fastest 5G, according to Opensignal, AT&T and Verizon tied for fastest speed overall (not just 5G). T-Mobile had the top spot on
O-RAN is Hot, as Dish 5G Plans, Pai Comments Illustrate
Dish O-RAN plans will use software from Altiostar and Mavenir–two companies that FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said were doing “innovative” things that could
AT&T’s Addition of 28 5G Markets Brings Nationwide Total to 355
The newly launched AT&T 5G markets are in 15 states. Some of those markets will use dynamic spectrum sharing, enabling 5G and LTE…
FCC T-Mobile Network Outage Investigation Begins
As part of the FCC T-Mobile network outage investigation, the commission invited anyone impacted by the outage to file comments about the impact. The date
Report: Mobile VPN App Downloads Exceed 31 Million in First Five Months of 2020
Revenues from mobile VPN app downloads from the Apple App and Google Play stores were $23 million through May 2020, according to Atlas VPN. The leader was
Verizon Gets Set to Deploy 5G Nationwide Using Low-Band Spectrum and DSS
Verizon 5G nationwide is expected this year, now that the company has successfully trialed dynamic spectrum sharing, which will enable the company to
Verizon Launches Verizon Visa Card
Dish T-Mobile Deal Reached on Boost Mobile, Paves Way for Dish Wireless Competitor
After prolonged negotiations, the Dish T-Mobile Boost deal is slated to close July 1. Dish previously committed to building a 5G network covering 70% of the
FirstNet Begins Path to 5G
The FirstNet 5G upgrade will begin with the dedicated core network. The FirstNet authority voted to allocate $200 million toward that and toward more
T-Mobile Network Outage Draws FCC Chairman’s Ire
A widespread T-Mobile network outage may result in an FCC investigation, according to comments from FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.
COVID-19 Mobile Usage Increased One Hour a Day; Consumers Value ICT, Report Says
COVID-19 mobile usage did not see as big an increase as fixed broadband saw. Nevertheless, 83% of smartphone users said ICT (information and communications
FCC Awards $238 Million for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands Wireless, Portions Target 5G
FCC Puerto Rico wireless funding will go to AT&T, T-Mobile and Puerto Rico Telephone Company. AT&T also will receive funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
AT&T Adds 137 5G Markets, More Affordable 5G Phone
The latest AT&T 5G markets are in 34 states and include many smaller markets. The carrier is one of several that now offer a new Samsung 5G smartphone that
AT&T Launches New Small Business Unlimited Plan
As small businesses face historic economic challenges, connecting with customers, employees, and suppliers is crucial…
C Spire Disrupts Wireless Market With $45 Monthly Plan Starting With First Line
The plan, called “The Real Deal,” comes with C Spire’s legendary, world-class customer service and offers consumers who enroll in autopay…
COVID-19 Muddies the Path to 5G, Enterprise Side Sees Boost
Some strong enterprise 5G use cases in public safety and healthcare are emerging during the COVID-19 pandemic at the same time that consumer 5G loses some