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Verizon and Qualcomm Perform Another 4G LTE Advanced Trial, This Time With the Snapdragon 845

Kellen December 27, 2017 12

We still don't know if Verizon is going to launch Gigabit LTE this year as they've told us they will, but they certainly haven't slowed on testing out technologies that'll get us closer to 5G. This week, during a trial with Qualcomm and Ericsson, they...

We’re a Big Step Closer to 5G

Kellen December 21, 2017 5

That's right, 5G is coming and the first 5G spec has been set. The players involved in building out 5G networks now have the details they need to make 5G a reality for you and I. 3GPP, the group of telecommunications organizations that meet to define standards...

Verizon Pencils in 5G Residential Launch for Next Year, California Capital First in Line

Tim November 29, 2017 22

Announced today, Verizon intends to launch its 5G residential wireless broadband service in 2018, with Sacramento, CA the first named city in line to receive it. Since early this year, we've heard about Verizon testing 5G in markets across the US, as well as...

Verizon CEO Says Network Still More Important Than Free Netflix, HBO

Kellen September 14, 2017 91

Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam stopped by CNBC today to talk about the state of the wireless industry and the influx of freebie add-ons from companies like T-Mobile and AT&T. He shared his thoughts on whether or not he feels Verizon needs to offer up something...

Verizon and Qualcomm Hit 1Gb Download Mark in Latest Lab Speedtest

Kellen August 21, 2017 8

Verizon, Qualcomm, and Ericsson are back at it again with a new speedtest they hope will help pave the way toward a future filled with 1Gb+ speeds on your smartphone. After touching down at 953Mbps through a "real-world" test a few weeks back, the three say...

Verizon, Qualcomm, and Ericsson Almost Hit 1 Gig Speeds in a “Real-World” Test

Kellen August 3, 2017 11

While AT&T has already launched its 5G Evolution technology in select markets and is pushing 400Mbps connections, Verizon has a little of its own speed bragging to do this week. Big Red got together with Ericsson and Qualcomm to perform a "dynamic, real-...

AT&T’s 5G Evolution Launches in Indianapolis

Kellen July 12, 2017 9

If you live in Indianapolis and are still depressed about Paul George leaving town, I have some decent news for you today - AT&T has launched their 5G Evolution service in your neck of the woods. While not real 5G, it is like an upgraded 4G LTE that should...

AT&T Launches Fixed Wireless 5G Trial With DIRECTV NOW in Austin, TX

Tim June 27, 2017 9

AT&T has launched a new trial of fixed wireless 5G with DIRECTV NOW this week in Austin, TX. What does this mean? Simply put, AT&T and its 5G business partners are ramping up testing of mmWave technology, working to one day off in the future launch a...