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From phones and computers, to smart homes, IoT, and autonomous cars — this is how 5G will impact our world.
Super-fast phone data speeds. Self-driving cars. Smarter homes. Streaming movies, music, and games with zero lag. These are just a some of the new and improved technologies we can expect to see in our lives in the near future, and tying them all together is a next-generation network known as 5G. As with 4G and 3G before it, 5G will deliver faster speeds for all of our devices, but that’s just one part of the story. 5G will allow our devices and services — the Internet of Things, or IOT — to interconnect seamlessly. Things that were once complex to operate and manage, like autonomous cars, drones, and the smart home, will become easier to use and manage at a massive scale. Here’s everything you need to know about 5G.
How fast is 5G? What you need to know about 5G speeds
Excitement about 5G technology has been building steadily. But just how fast is 5G now? And how fast could it end up getting?
Live in a rural area? Verizon 5G is about to get better for you
Verizon plans to expand its faster 5G Ultra Wideband network beyond urban centers later this year, helping to drive up performance for folks in rural areas.
T-Mobile’s newest plans are exciting for new (and old) customers
T-Mobile is making it even easier to free your phone from the shackles of long-term contracts while saving you more money in the process.
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?
T-Mobile customers will get free MLB.TV through 2028
T-Mobile customers will get MLB.TV for free through 2028, thanks to a new partnership with Major League Baseball.
Here’s how fast 5G on your Samsung Galaxy S23 really is
If you’ve been on the fence about picking up one of the latest Galaxy S23 phones, some new research from Ookla may help tip the scales in Samsung’s favor.
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G review: a $200 phone shouldn’t be this good
In the market for a new phone and can't spend more than $200? The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is a fantastic option that you should seriously consider.
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.
What is 5G? Speeds, coverage, comparisons, and more
It has been years in the making, but 5G has finally become a reality. Coverage has been expanding rapidly in the U.S. Here's everything you need to know.
What is 5G UC? Here’s what that icon on your phone really means
If you're a T-Mobile customer with a 5G phone, you've probably seen the 5G UC icon in your status bar. Here's what it means.
Nokia G60 5G review: a strong, but flawed, budget phone
HMD Global has made another play for the budget smartphone market, but is the new Nokia G60 5G good enough?
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 ushers in the next era of 5G connectivity
Qualcomm has taken the next big step into a more connected world with the Snapdragon X75, the first 5G Advanced modem chip that will power next-gen smartphones.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X35 will bring 5G to your next smartwatch
Qualcomm is delivering 5G to a whole new class of mobile devices with the Snapdragon X35, a new chip that bridges the gap between smartphones and IoT devices
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
Is the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G waterproof?
Samsung's Galaxy A14 5G is the company's latest budget smartphone, but can it handle your everyday adventures?
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.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G have a headphone jack?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is a solid budget smartphone that's been fitted with a lot of great features. Does that extend to a 3.5mm headphone jack?
Does the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G have wireless charging?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G packs plenty of specs at a low price. But does that spec sheet include wireless charging? Here's what you should know.
The best smartphones at CES 2023
While you shouldn't expect dozens of new phones at CES, there are a few new releases, and some are quite exciting. Here are the new phones at CES 2023.
CES 2023: Razer Edge 5G is an impressive (and misguided) gaming handheld
We went hands-on with the Razer Edge at CES 2023, and found that it's an in impressive 5G cloud gaming handheld that still feels redundant.
Lenovo is having a surprise gaming monitor sale today
Lenovo is having a surprise sale on gaming monitors, dropping prices of several monitors into the range of some of the best gaming monitor deals we've seen.
CES 2023: Samsung’s new Galaxy A14 looks like a killer $200 Android deal
One of Samsung's best-selling phones gets a new model the week of CES 2023 -- and it'll cost just $200.
I don’t want to see 5G on any phone in 2023
That's it, I've had enough of 5G. It's time for phone makers to get rid of it, and go back to telling us about 4G. Think I've gone mad? Here's what I mean.