Verizon’s latest feature is little more than a massive, privacy-killing data grab, sold under the banner of ‘personalization.’
Android Authority: Nearly 50% of Users Turn Off 5G
5G may be the next major evolution of wireless technology, but roughly half of users are still turning it off.
Dish Moving From T-Mobile to AT&T for Network Coverage
Dish Network has reach an agreement for AT&T to provide network coverage to its customers for the next ten years, at the cost of $5 billion.
Verizon Makes 5G Push With ‘Biggest Upgrade Campaign Ever’
Verizon is working hard to migrate its customer base to 5G, with its biggest “5G upgrade campaign ever.”
T-Mobile Joins FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
T-Mobile has announced it is joining the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, to provide low-cost broadband.
Verizon Reports Strong Start to the Year, Despite 178K Phone Net Losses
Verizon reported its first-quarter results, citing a strong start to the year despite reporting 178,000 phone net losses.
Nokia Cutting 10,000 Jobs to Better Focus on 5G
Nokia has announced it is cutting 10,000 jobs worldwide, with plans to use the savings to help fund its 5G growth.
Apple Selects Munich For New 5G and Wireless Facility
Apple has announced it is investing 1 billion euros to make Munich its European Silicon Design Center for 5G and future wireless technology research.
Dish Network Acquiring Republic Wireless
Dish Network has announced a deal to acquire Republic Wireless as the company moves to become the nation’s fourth wireless carrier.
Verizon Blames Poor Battery Life on 5G
Verizon has undercut its own 5G push, telling users to turn off 5G to conserve battery life.
Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile Won Big at FCC 5G Auction
The FCC has finally revealed the winners of its mid-band spectrum auction, and Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile came out on top.
Ericsson Mobility Report: 5G Subscriptions Top 220 Million
Ericsson has released its Q4 2020 Ericsson Mobility Report, finding a total of 220 million 5G subscriptions worldwide.
France May Regulate Early Smartphone Renewals
France is looking to enact legislation that would restrict wireless carriers from using commercial offers to entice users into early upgrades.
Apple Already Working On 6G Tech
5G may just be ramping up, but Apple already has its sights set on the future and 6G.
Dish Network Moves Ahead With 5G, Signing Seven New Tower Deals
Dish Network has signed seven new wireless tower deals, as it moves ahead to become the fourth largest carrier in the US.
Blackberry 5G Phone With Physical Keyboard Coming in 2021
It’s the brand that won’t die, as OnwardMobility has announced it is bringing a 5G Blackberry with traditional keyboard to market in 2021.
5G Will Cover 53% of World’s Population by 2025
A new report is predicting some 53% of the world’s population will have 5G coverage by 2025, an increase of 254%.
5G Deployment Could Be Bad For The Environment
A report by France’s High Council on Climate has warned that 5G deployment could lead to a major spike in CO2 emissions.
Apple Working to Replace Qualcomm Internal Modems
Apple is working on the next step toward manufacturing independence, beginning work on a replacement for Qualcomm’s modems.
Ericsson Mobility Report: 5G ‘Is Entering the Next Phase’
Ericsson has released the November 2020 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report and it contains good news for 5G.