AT&T gears up to launch one of the first 5G networks
Today, AT&T has announced its plans to be the “first U.S. mobile company to introduce mobile 5G service in a dozen markets by late 2018.”
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Apple allegedly prepping a next-generation iPhone prototype with “pre-5G features”
Future-proofing the next iPhone with a hybrid 5G modem?
The first implementable 5G wireless specification has been finalized
The newest 5G standard is a giant step for wireless communications.
Apple looks to Intel for 5G modems in future iPhones
Tensions between Apple and Qualcomm have been on the rise, which has in part caused Apple to look elsewhere for the iPhone’s upcoming 5G modem. Apple is aiming to include 5G in the iPhone by 2019-2020, which means they are getting close to choosing a manufacturer.
Apple has been granted license to conduct 5G wireless broadband trials
The iPhone maker will conduct trials of the emerging 5G cellular standard at its facilities in Cupertino and nearby Milpitas for a period not to exceed 12 months.
Apple testing next-generation 5G technology
Apple has filed an FCC application for an experimental license to use a new 5G wireless technology called ‘millimeter wave.’
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AT&T unveils 5G roadmap, says it’ll be 10-100 times faster than 4G
AT&T on Friday issued a press release detailing its 5G network roadmap. The carrier says it is partnering with Ericsson and Intel to work on 5G solutions in its labs starting in Q2 of this year, and it hopes to be ready for outdoor tests and trials by early summer.
5G speeds are expected to be 10-100 times faster than current 4G LTE connections. AT&T says customers will see speeds measured in gigabits per second, not megabits. For reference, at one gigabit per second, you can download a TV show in less than 3 seconds.
Verizon to start field-testing 5G wireless within 12 months, commercial deployment in 2017
Verizon Wireless, the leading U.S. wireless operator, will be kicking off field trials of a fifth-generation network which promises to bring some rather insane download speeds.
With these trials, the big red carrier should become the world’s first carrier to seriously move into 5G.
As reported by CNET, field trials on 5G wireless technology are set to kick off within the next 12 months, with Verizon’s chief information and technology architect Roger Gurnani confirming that “some level of commercial deployment” should begin in 2017.
Samsung unveils 5G mmWave tech for ‘tens of gigabits per second’ wireless downloads
When you just can’t wait a minute to download that huge video, Samsung comes to the rescue. Sort of. Eventually. Reports Monday indicate Apple’s rival has found the key to delivering gigabit download speeds through a new fifth-generation cellular radio technology, dubbed 5G mmWave. It’s unclear whether the new tech can gain acceptance to eventually overtake 4G networks still rolling out.
For the iPhone maker, however, Samsung breaking today’s wireless speed barrier may mean more court wrangling as the two companies seek any advantage in the lucrative smartphone market…