Dish Network has chosen Nokia for its 5G core network software as the satellite company rolls out its wireless network.
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Verizon Buys TracFone For $7 Billion
Verizon has announced that it is buying TracFone, the country’s largest prepaid wireless reseller, for $7 billion in cash and stock. Over 13 million TracFone subscribers currently use the Verizon cell network via a reseller deal.
WSJ: Microsoft Partners With Startups To Win Cloud War
In the latest deal, Abnormal Security, Azure customers can purchase Abnormal Security directly via Microsoft co-sell and through the Azure Marketplace. Microsoft says that all purchases count towards enterprise Azure commitments.
PCMag Releases Fastest Mobile Networks 2020 Test
PCMag has released its 11th annual testing data of US wireless networks, and it doesn’t paint a pretty picture for the state of 5G.
Verizon Future-Proofs Network With Quantum Key Distribution
Verizon has become the first wireless carrier to pilot the use of quantum key distribution (QKD) to help secure its network.
Intel CEO: Tiger Lake Will Deliver 20% More Performance
Bob Swan, CEO of Intel, discusses the launch of their 10nm Tiger Lake CPU which provides a significant improvement in product performance.
T-Mobile Adds Mid-Band 5G In Over 80 Cities; Verizon Calls ‘Foul’
T-Mobile has rolled out high-speed, mid-band 5G in over 80 cities as it continues to utilize the spectrum it acquired with Sprint.
Qualcomm Doubles Range of mmWave 5G to 2.36 Miles
Qualcomm and Ericsson have successfully doubled the range of mmWave 5G, completing a phone call over data 2.36 miles away.
France Decides Not to Ban Huawei, But Will Favor European Companies
France has announced it will not ban Huawei from its networks, unlike the US and its closest allies.
US Among Countries With Slowest 5G
OpenSignal has analyzed the wold’s 12 leading 5G markets, and the US is nearly dead-last, in terms of 5G speed.
