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What frequency is 5G? All the different 5G ranges, explained

To deliver faster performance, broader coverage, and connectivity everywhere, 5G needs to operate across a wider range of frequencies than before.
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The difference between Google One and Google Drive

How are Google One and Google Drive different? What are the benefits and costs for Google One? We have answers in the Google One versus Google Drive guide.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: Safe, sensible, and a must-buy

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G may not be that different from its predecessor, but it's still the go-to for anyone wanting a premium phone at a good price.
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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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SpaceX claims 5G plan could ‘render Starlink unusable for most Americans’

SpaceX says its U.S. Starlink customers will see their broadband service disrupted if Dish Network is allowed to proceed with plans for its 5G cellular network.
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What are the benefits of 5G? How it helps you today (and tomorrow)

New 5G technology promises to revolutionize the way we communicate, but what are the tangible benefits it offers today, and what will it do in the future?
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Your T-Mobile plan now has bigger gas discounts and international 5G

Have T-Mobile? Get ready for faster international data and cheaper gas this summer.
Speedtest results on a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

T-Mobile just achieved 3Gbps 5G speeds — without mmWave

What if you could get blazing-fast 5G without mmWave? That's what T-Mobile has just achieved with its Carrier Aggregation tech.
Worker looking up at 5G tower against a cloudy sky.

Popular 5G myths you need to stop believing

Is 5G dangerous around airports? Is it going to replace Wi-Fi? We had experts debunk some of the biggest 5G myths. Here's what they said.
TCL Stylus 5G held in a woman's hand while using the stylus on the screen.

You can probably guess what makes the TCL Stylus 5G special

The TCL Stylus 5G has, wait for it, a stylus hidden inside. You probably saw that coming, but the low price may still come as a surprise.
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The Astro Slide phone is a throwback you’ll want to throw away

The Planet Computers Astro Slide 5G amps up the nostalgia with a slide-out physical keyboard, but the rest of the phone doesn't match the $912 price.
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Cheap Blu F91 5G and Moto G 5G fight for budget supremacy

Let's compare two of the latest budget smartphones, the Motorola Moto G 5G and the Blu F91 5G, after living with a flagship phone for a while.
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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.
A render of the MediaTek Dimensity 1050 processor.

MediaTek gives mmWave 5G a boost with Dimensity 1050 chip

MediaTek has announced its first mmWave 5G-capable processor, the Dimensity 1050, and it's coming to phones in the U.S. before the end of the year.
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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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Canada bans Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks

Canada has finally joined the U.S. and its other Western allies in banning 5G network equipment from Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE.
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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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OnePlus Nord 2T 5G review: Too late to the party

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is cheaper than its predecessor but doesn't come with many significant upgrades. We've lived with it to see if it's still one to buy.
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Moto G 5G hands-on review: Good phone, better battery

The budget-friendly G 5G phone from Moto checks a lot of boxes, but it only hits one thing (battery) out of the park.
5G radio tower.

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 mmWave? High-band 5G explained

Rolling out 5G technology requires carriers navigate a complex sea of radio frequencies to provide the best speeds and coverage. Here's where mmWave 5G fits in.
Conceptual image of Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 chip witih additonal mmWave, AI, and RF modules.

Qualcomm’s latest 5G modem brings standalone mmWave, improved Sub-6 speeds to phones

Qualcomm's X70 5G modem is adding new features. Standalone mmWave 5G, plus new Sub-6 5G carrier aggregation, will be coming to flagship phones this year.
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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?
Timelapse photo of cars along the Las Vegas strip at night.

Dish publicly launches its first 5G service in Vegas

Dish Wireless has turned the key on its Smart 5G network, opening it up to customers in Las Vegas as the first step in its plans for a much wider rollout.
Man and woman wearing hardhats in a factory looking at a tablet.

T-Mobile plugs businesses nationwide into 5G broadband

T-Mobile is expanding its 5G fixed wireless service to businesses nationwide, making it easier and more affordable for companies to get online.
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert

T-Mobile wants you to test drive its 5G home internet

T-Mobile is taking a bold new step into 5G home internet with a new program that will make it easier for broadband customers to “break up with Big Internet.”
Worker looking up at 5G tower against a cloudy sky.

Dish partners with Samsung to roll out stand-alone 5G network

Dish is taking the next big step in rolling out its standalone 5G network in a new partnership where Samsung will provide the underlying technology.
Marquee sign for The Gale South Beach Hotel.

Forget Wi-Fi. Florida hotel adds private 5G to its list of amenities

The Gale South Beach has just become one of the first hotels in the U.S. to deploy private 5G technology to deliver high-speed wireless access to its guests.
The Motorola G Stylus 5G with a stylus and plants.

Motorola G Stylus 5G hands-on review: Notetaking nirvana on a budget

The Motorola G Stylus 5G is a stylus-toting feature-rich modern smartphone with a budget-friendly price tag.
Hand holding the OnePlus Nord N20 5G.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G hands on review: OnePlus settled

The OnePlus Nord N20 is a fairly typical midrange offering that doesn't hold to its OnePlus roots.
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Greener techniques could help find rare minerals for phones

Researchers say they have removed valuable rare earth elements from waste at high yields in a method that could also help save the environment.
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The best Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus cases and covers

With prices starting high, you want to make sure the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is safe. Here are some of the best Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus cases to do so.
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5G vs. 4G: How does the newest network improve on the last?

How do 5G and 4G compare in terms of speed, latency, and coverage? We pit them against each other to uncover the differences -- and what that means for you.
Front left view of Moto Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G and Moto G 5G.

Motorola adds 5G to its Moto G series of phones

Motorola has just brought 5G to its 2022 Moto G product lineup with the introduction of two new models, the Moto G 5G and the Moto G Stylus 5G.