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The sordid history of 5GE, or when 5G isn’t 5G at all

In the quest to deliver true 5G technology, carriers have tried every angle to promote 5G, but there's at least one case in which 5G isn't truly 5G.

LTE vs. 4G: The differences explained

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Apple ordered to pay over $500 million in fines for violating LTE patents

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High-speed 5G to hit PCs in 2021 through Intel and Mediatek partnership

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A slim-bezel Surface 7 with 4G LTE could arrive at Microsoft’s October 2 event

Surface Pro 6 Review

Will the Surface Pro 7 ditch Intel chips for Qualcomm’s 5G support?

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I tried an LTE laptop for a month, and I wasn’t really convinced

Microsoft Surface Go Review

Stay connected with the Surface Go LTE Advanced, coming November 20 for $679

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HP’s first Qualcomm-powered PC, the HP Envy X2, suffers a slight delay

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Pre-order your Microsoft Surface Pro with LTE for always-on internet

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Qualcomm’s ‘Always On’ PCs are coming to T-Mobile and AT&T

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X24 will likely be its last LTE modem

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Gigabit LTE will give your current phone insane speeds. Here’s how it works

Gigabit LTE is a budding new technology, one you should be keeping tabs on. Here's everything you need to know about the new mobile standard.
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Windows 10 eSIM support lets laptop owners stay connected via their mobile plans

The Redstone 4 update could introduce Windows 10 eSIM support for new "Always Connected" laptops with Qualcomm and Intel processors.
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AT&T is helping state governments get dedicated emergency LTE networks

AT&T and FirstNet are working together in an effort to bring emergency LTE networks to first responders -- and states can now sign up.
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4G explained: A guide to LTE, LTE-A, WiMax, HSPA+, and more

We've updated our guide to 4G with more information on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Read on to learn what 4G is.
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AT&T’s ‘5G Evolution’ is a step on the true 5G path, but there is a ways to go

AT&T's 5G Evolution service has arrived in Austin, and while it's an improvement over LTE, it still falls well short of true 5G.
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T-Mobile and Ericsson hope to ditch 2G/3G, switch to gigabit LTE by 2019

At an Ericsson press conference during Mobile World Congress, T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray spoke of T-Mobile's all-LTE future.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 will bring 1.2Gbps LTE download speeds to phones

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the Snapdragon X20, its fastest LTE modem to date. In fact, the modem offers download speeds of 1.2Gbps.
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T-Mobile is gaining on Verizon when it comes to 4G availability, study finds

The war between T-Mobile and Verizon for fastest network rages on, and the latest battle has ended in a draw.
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AT&T has officially shut down its 2G network, will pursue 4G LTE, other tech

AT&T has shut down its 2G network for good. The carrier says that it will reuse the spectrum for the development of 5G technologies.
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T-Mobile covers nearly as many people as Verizon and will commit to 5G in the future

In its end-of-year wrap-up, T-Mobile announced it covers 313 million people in the U.S., which is just shy of Verizon's figure.
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All new Samsung smartphones in India will support 4G LTE

If you're buying a Samsung phone in India, it'll be of the 4G variety.
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If it seems like your apps run slower when it's humid – you're right

Particularly with LTE networks, summer humidity can mean up to a 15 percent weaker signal for your mobile apps.
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Verizon will shut down its 2G CDMA network by 2019

Verizon has announced that it will shut down its 2G CDMA network by 2019. It'll work to transition the service's remaining users to LTE.
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AT&T wants to solve your concert connectivity woes with LTE-equipped drones

AT&T has the perfect solution to LTE congestion at concerts: a hovering network of overhead drones.
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U.S. LTE speeds aren't that great — just 55th in the world

In a world ranking from OpenSignal, the U.S. ranks an abysmal 55th when it comes to LTE download speeds.
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Sprint launches half-off deal alongside LTE Plus

If you're on AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile and are looking to switch, Sprint is offering to half your phone bill with a 28-day trial period.
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Book lovers rejoice – Buick has your back

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Intel making a huge push for the iPhone chipmaker position

Intel really wants to make a break into the mobile market, and is throwing 1,000 engineers on the iPhone 7 LTE modem job.
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T-Mobile brings free video calls to mobile

T-Mobile has announced video calls are coming directly to the dialer. The Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 will be the first to receive the update.
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AT&T scales back speed throttling on unlimited LTE data users

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Verizon starts the slow process to becoming an LTE-only network

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Verizon LTE-powered HP Chromebook 11 revealed, retails for $379

Check out HP's and Google's latest Chromebook, which now includes LTE.