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High Speed and Low Cost at Center of New Commercial 5G Use Cases
November 02, 2021

AT&T and Verizon have announced new use cases for 5G, demonstrating different capabilities and applications for the technology. One focuses on high speed, the other on low cost. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Worldwide Competition Seeks 5G XR Solutions for Retail
October 19, 2021

Seeking innovative ideas for 5G-powered extended reality (XR) solutions that transform the retail experience both in-store and at home, Deutsche Telekom’s research and development unit, T-Labs, and T-Mobile U.S. have launched a worldwide competition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Mobile Carriers Turn to ‘C-Band’ to Boost 5G Coverage and Uptake
October 14, 2021

Saying their deployment of C-band equipment as part of their 5G networks is “game changing” and allows a 5G network to “reach its full potential,” both Verizon and AT&T have announced plans to deliver their fastest 5G offerings to more than 175 million customers by...

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Google: Paying Phone Makers Helped Android Compete With Apple
September 29, 2021

Paying phone makers to install only Google search on their devices was a way to help Android compete with Apple, Google told a European court in an attempt to have a multi-billion-dollar antitrust ruling overturned. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Wyoming Gets BetMGM Mobile Sports Betting
September 02, 2021

BetMGM on Thursday (Sept. 2) announced Wyoming as the 14th market to offer digital sports betting through the company’s mobile and online platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Apple, Samsung Booted From Smartphone Lead As China’s Xiaomi Soars
August 06, 2021

Sales for China’s smartphone Xiaomi escalated 26 percent, effectively booting Samsung and Apple out of their top spots, according to media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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QIA Backs Airtel Africa’s Mobile Commerce Unit With $200M 
July 30, 2021

Telecoms operator Airtel Africa notched a $200 million investment for its Airtel Mobile Commerce unit from the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), MarketWatch and other news outlets reported on Friday (July 30).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Verizon Says 20 Pct Consumer 5G Use Rate Lags Business Uptake
July 21, 2021

Verizon’s focus on expanding its 5G network paid off in a big way for the company, with record earnings in the second quarter of 2021 driven by increased adoption of the high-speed offering and plans to continue expanding both the 5G Ultra Wideband and 5G...

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Verizon Unveils 5G Robots, New Cloud Platform
June 28, 2021

Verizon released two pieces of 5G-related news Monday (June 28), announcing a new 5G-powered open hybrid cloud platform and showcasing a pair of robots that use 5G to communicate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...