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T-Mobile’s 5G is still unmatched — but have speeds plateaued?

Ookla's latest market analysis reveals the fastest carriers, states, and cities across the U.S. —  but have we reached the peak?
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What is 5G UW? The real meaning behind the icon on your phone

If you have a 5G smartphone, chances are you've seen a 5G UW icon on your screen. Here's what that (and the Ultra Wideband tech behind it) really mean.
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Switch to Verizon Fios for $25 per Month, Get a $100 Gift Card to Spend Online

Check out this Verizon Fios deal which gets you $100 to spend online after you switch to the home internet service, for just $25 per month at 300 Mbps speeds.
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Here’s another big reason why T-Mobile 5G dominates AT&T and Verizon

You're much more likely to get 5G coverage on T-Mobile than on any other carrier
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T-Mobile is leaving AT&T and Verizon in the 5G dust

Ookla's latest market research report shows that T-Mobile is pulling even farther ahead in the 5G race.
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Upgrade your internet for 2023 with this Verizon Fios sign-up offer

If you're planning to upgrade your internet for the new year, Verizon Fios is offering some juicy sign-up bonuses to new customers right now.
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Verizon’s cheapest 5G unlimited plan just got even cheaper

Verizon is offering its lowest prices yet for its cheapest 5G plans. If you're looking for unlimited data for cheap, it's worth taking a look at.
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Verizon is offering some juicy bonuses to new Fios customers

Thinking of giving fiber-optic internet a try? Verizon is offering some juicy bonuses right now for new customers who sign up for its Fios internet service.
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Is 5G dangerous for airplanes? Here’s what pilots and the FAA say

After months of wrangling with the aviation industry, AT&T and Verizon rolled out their C-Band 5G spectrum this year, but have they taken enough precautions?
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Sign up for Verizon Fios internet, get a free Echo Show plus $300 off a soundbar

For a limited time, get a free Amazon Echo Show and $300 for the Stream TV Soundbar when signing up for Verizon's Fios gigabit service. Learn more here!
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Razer’s 5G-enabled handheld gaming system is getting a public release

Razer, Verizon, and Qualcomm teased the world's first 5G video game handheld: the Razer Edge 5G.
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The best 5G phone plans in 2022

All three of the major carriers now offer 5G connectivity as part of their plans, helping make those plans better than ever. But which plan is best for you?
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Visible just added a new plan, lowered prices, and took away a huge feature

Visible, the lower-cost wireless provider for Verizon service, is getting a big update. There's a new plan, a new lower price, and a missing feature.
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When did 5G come out? The long, complicated history of its release

Although 2022 will be heralded as the year 5G went mainstream, we’ve traveled a long and winding road to get here.
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T-Mobile’s 5G Ultra Capacity network has four times the coverage of Verizon and AT&T

A new Opensignal report has analyzed the user experience of premium 5G networks for the first time, showing the difference between 5G service levels.
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5G Nationwide vs. 5G Ultra Wideband: What’s different (and why you should care)

Verizon has settled on two broad terms to describe its 5G service: 5G Nationwide and 5G Ultra Wideband. But what exactly do these mean, and how did we get here?
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T-Mobile’s 5G and 4G LTE networks are nearly twice as fast as Verizon and AT&T

Ookla's latest market report reveals T-Mobile still has a commanding lead over Verizon and AT&T for the fastest and most consistent speeds throughout the U.S.
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Verizon’s new Welcome Unlimited plan makes 5G data a lot more affordable

Verizon is rolling out an even more affordable 5G plan for customers looking for unlimited data without all the frills that come with its Mix & Match plans.
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T-Mobile’s 5G network just beat Verizon and AT&T (again)

T-Mobile has just defeated Verizon and AT&T as the best 5G mobile network for the second year in a row.
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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.
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Back to where it started: Testing 5G in the Chicagoland area

I tested 5G in Chicago, the city where the first 5G networks rolled out in the United States. The results were quite good.
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What does a private 5G network mean for you?

Private 5G networks are the future of 5G technology, delivering Wi-Fi-like speeds over a wider area in malls, retail stores, resorts, and universities.
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What is low-band 5G? Sub-6 explained

To deliver what 5G is capable of carriers have to work with a broad range of spectrum, but it was in the lowest part of the sub-6GHz range where 5G began.
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What is C-Band? Mid-range 5G explained

5G services are more complicated than prior cellular technologies, so what do terms like 'midband,' 'C-band,' 'mmWave,' and 'sub-6GHz' mean?
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5G coverage map: Where you can get 5G on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile

5G may not be widely available just yet, but it's getting there. Here's where you can find 5G in the U.S.
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Verizon goes after bad actors behind own-number spams

Verizon says it is actively blocking spam texts that are being sent to customers from their own numbers, and that it was working with law enforcement stop it.
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Google Pixel 6 can now tap into Verizon’s faster C-Band 5G

Google Pixel 6 series phones have finally been certified for Verizon's C-Band 5G network, and an update to enable support for it has now started rolling out.
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The best mobile plans and smartphones for seniors

If you're a grandparent who wants to stay in touch with loved ones, picking the right phone can be tough. Here are the best cell phones and plans for seniors.
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Verizon and Celona launch turn-key private 5G solution

Verizon has partnered with 5G technology company Celona to simplify the adoption of private 5G networks by small and midsized businesses.
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Ookla speed tests show 5G C-band is already changing the game

New data from Ookla is giving us a good look as to exactly why Verizon and AT&T were in such a hurry to roll out their new C-band 5G spectrum.
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TCL’s 30V 5G is coming to Verizon for $300

TCL's new big-screened and affordable 5G phone is launching on Verizon for $300, the company announced today.
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Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband comes with home internet options

If you're in an eligible area, Verizon's new Ultra Wideband data plans might be a great option for unlimited data and home internet.
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5G rollout has been a disaster in the U.S. Here’s why

AT&T and Verizon are going live with their new C-band 5G spectrum after weeks of wrangling with the aviation industry and government officials. But what's next?
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T-Mobile’s 5G leads the pack in Ookla’s latest speed report

T-Mobile has once again taken the crown for the fastest and most consistent 5G speeds in the U.S. in Ookla's fourth-quarter market report.