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FCC Proposes Phone Unlocking After 60 Days
The FCC will vote on a phone unlocking proposal in July. The agency wants input on whether the requirement should apply to current contracts.
Satellite-to-Cellphone Progress: FCC Adopts Supplemental Coverage From Space Rules
The supplemental coverage from space rules designate several spectrum bands that can support satellite-to-cellphone connectivity.
IDC: Used Smartphone Supply Isn’t Meeting Demand
Used smartphone shipments will continue to rise, but not as quickly as expected, according to IDC, which forecasts
UScellular Takes on Smartphone Overuse with US Mode
UScellular US Mode is a free program to help smartphone owners use their devices in a more healthy manner. Elements include
Smartphone Longevity Report: People Want At Least Two Years Out of Their Phone
Smartphone longevity research from YouGov found that the “sweet spot” for owning devices is between two and three years. Among
Ericsson Mobility Report: 1 Billion 5G Subscriptions Worldwide at Year’s End
The number of 5G subscriptions worldwide will be driven, in large part, by gains in North America, where subscriber penetration has now hit
Smartphone Shipments Slower Than Expected, Forecast to Increase 5.3% for 2021
The IDC smartphone shipments forecast is less than previously expected, which the research firm attributes to
Keep Your Phone Safe: Metro by T‑Mobile Intros BYOD Protection
GSA Sees Jump in 5G Device Commercial Availability
According to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSM), 5G device commercial availability increased 26.5% in just one quarter and
Report: Connected Devices Have More Than Doubled Since 2019
The average U.S. households has 25 connected devices, according to a report from Deloitte, which defined connected devices to include
Pew Finds Rise in Smartphone and Home Broadband Penetration
Home broadband penetration is now at 77%, up from 73% in 2019. Smartphone penetration rose from 81% to 85%. Among those without home
Smartphone Shipments Forecast Predicts a Rebound, Steeper Growth
A smartphone shipments forecast from IDC highlights the impact 5G is having on smartphone shipments, which are expected to rebound in…
Yahoo Introduces First-ever Yahoo Smartphone
Apple Introduces iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with 5G
Apple® today announced iPhone® 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, introducing a powerful 5G experience and advanced technologies that…
Research: Consumers OK with Sharing Smartphone Data for Contact Tracing
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some people are more willing to share smartphone data for contact tracing, according to Parks smartphone contact tracing
Average Price for 5G Phone Drops, 5G Phone Ownership on the Rise
Nearly one in seven smartphones sold in the U.S. in August was 5G capable, according to 5G phone ownership research from Counterpoint.
T-Mobile Launches Exclusive LG VELVET 5G Smartphone
Report: 33% of COVID-19 Teleworkers Say Voice Communications is Most Important
A COVID-19 teleworkers communications report from Global Wireless Solutions found that 45% of smartphone users surveyed would keep their
IDC: 5G Smartphone Adoption Will Help Smartphone Shipments Bounce Back
5G smartphones will capture 50% of the global market by 2023, says International Data Corp., with 5G smartphone adoption…
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
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
IDC: Smartphone Shipments Plummet During Pandemic
New smartphones are seen as a bit of a luxury during COVID-19. Pandemic smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 12% in 2020. Moving forward, however,
C Spire Extends Extra High-speed Data to Wireless Customers Through September 30
The company’s wireless division rolled out the free extra high-speed data feature in March after a public health emergency forced massive…
IDC: Smartphone Shipments Drop Sharply
Researchers attributed the smartphone shipments drop to supply issues in China and to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales for first quarter 2020 were down by