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5G smartphone sales eclipsed 4G globally in January, with China leading the race

By Jay Bonggolto published 18 March 22

A new Counterpoint Research claimed that 5G smartphone sales surpassed 4G sales in January 2022, with China dominating the race.

Phones

T-Mobile brings unlimited 5G to new BMW iX and i4 electric cars

By Samuel Contreras last updated 17 March 22

An unlimited 5G plan with Wi-Fi for BMW's new high-tech rides

Carriers

Metro by T-Mobile launches prepaid unlimited 5G home internet for $50 per month

By Samuel Contreras published 11 March 22

Unlimited 5G home internet for $50 per month with no credit check

Carriers

Big Tech has some wacky ideas about what to do once 6G becomes a thing

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 5 March 22

6G will bring changes that 5G has promised and has yet to deliver. But don't worry — tech companies always have crazy ideas they can't deliver on.

Phones

5G in the U.S. needs work, but it's not all doom and gloom

By Chris Wedel published 4 March 22

With plenty of room for improvement, U.S. 5G networks are competing on the world stage.

Best 5G network 2022

By Samuel Contreras last updated 28 February 22

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.

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Connect for devices with best-in-class 5G and Wi-Fi

By Derrek Lee published 28 February 22

Snapdragon Connect is Qualcomm's newest suite of products, letting consumers know that devices carrying the badge feature the company's best connectivity technologies.

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X70 modem uses AI to boost your 5G connection

By Derrek Lee published 28 February 22

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 5G modem uses an AI processor to optimize and enhance mobile connectivity for future smartphones.

AT&T commences 3G network shutdown, forcing us to move on

By Derrek Lee published 23 February 22

AT&T goes through with the scheduled shutdown of its 3G network on Tuesday, February 22, as it hopes to repurpose the spectrum for 5G.

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Ex-Google CEO thinks 5G in the US is a joke, calls out AT&T and Verizon

By Derrek Lee published 17 February 22

An article penned by a Harvard professor and Google's former CEO highlights how the U.S. has fallen behind in 5G.

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