5G wireless communication standard is finalized and ready for announcement
The race to implement 5G is on
Deutsche Telekom advocates for less expensive 5G spectrum auctions
It claims more money is needed for network infrastructure improvements
AT&T is laying the foundation for true 5G with latest '5G Evolution' tech
Crawl before you walk
Six Mobile Tech Trends to Watch in 2018
We're a few weeks into 2018, MWC is now behind us, and we're starting to get a good look at the trends in mobile technology that will dominate discussion throughout the year. Based on what we've seen from announcements, trade shows and product launches so far, here are six trends to watch in 2018.
Sprint will begin laying the groundwork for a 5G network in six major US cities in 2018
Sprint is accelerating their 5G plans
The State of 5G: When It's Coming, How Fast It Will Be & The Sci-Fi Future It Will Enable
Although 5G may seem like just another generational wireless upgrade, touting more speed and less latency, the years-long migration will require an expansion of cellular networks worldwide to include millions of new antennas that will become the backbone of IoT and its billions of sensor-laden devices, from smart dust to smart cars.
Intel is partnering with Lenovo, Dell and HP to bring 5G to laptops by 2019
5G technology could soon extend to the PC market
Opinion: The blurring lines of 5G
The transition to 5G will not only bring faster speeds, but also more reliable connections
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a government-backed 5G network (updated)
Government officials want to prevent the Chinese from listening to your calls
5G radios get an official specification for broadcasting
New frequencies will power next-generation wireless
The Last Mile to Civilization 2.0: Technologies From Our Not Too Distant Future
As technology migrates from our desktops and laptops to our pockets and bodies, databasing and deep learning will allow for society to be optimized from the micro to the macro. Here are 5 technologies that may not be on your radar today, but they sure are approaching closer and are expected to become very relevant very soon.
Opinion: The dawn of gigabit connectivity
Driving factors and the evolution of wireless connectivity to speeds above 1 gigabit per second
Samsung breaks gigabit speeds with 5G on a moving train
5G brings simultaneous 8K video download and 4k upload
Verizon to launch 5G wireless residential broadband service next year
Verizon will target the residential market with its first 5G offering
Qualcomm completes 5G mobile data connection test, unveils 5G smartphone reference design
5G is set to arrive in the first half of 2019
Opinion: Internet of Things connections made easy
Billions of devices are expected to be part of IoT, but it doesn't have to be overly complicated
Apple receives the green light to test 5G wireless technologies
Next generation 5G technologies under development in Cupertino
T-Mobile rolls out faster LTE-U network in select cities
Only the Samsung Galaxy S8 supports the technology for now
Verizon outbids AT&T for Straight Path's nationwide 5G spectrum
Verizon will pay $3.1 billion for Straight Path, nearly twice the price AT&T originally agreed to
T-Mobile plans to begin national 5G rollout in 2019
A formal 5G standard is expected to be finalized by the end of the year
The Messy Path to 5G
More speed, less latency, better reliability... and a convoluted road to get there