Swedish telecom equipment giant Ericsson said on Monday (Nov. 30) that the growth and uptake of 5G cellular technology is happening faster than expected, as device makers and service providers around the world accelerate their efforts to get better connectivity into consumers’ hands. As a...
The Israeli startup Cellwize has completed a $32 million Series B funding round led by Intel Capital and Qualcomm Ventures, according to a Globes Publisher report on Monday (Nov. 9). The Series B also includes funding from new investors Verizon Ventures and Samsung Next, as...
As T-Mobile races ahead with its rollout of 5G, the wireless giant is now on the hunt for startups to develop the additional bells and whistles that will make its new, high-powered network stand out from its competitors. To that end, T-Mobile on Wednesday (Oct....
AT&T is offering new and existing customers a free Apple iPhone 12 — with a trade-in and the selection of an unlimited 5G network plan. The deal is available now online, a press release said. “Last week’s iPhone launch was an important milestone for 5G...
Telecom executives whose companies are spending billions of dollars implementing 5G technologies hope Apple’s new 5G-capable iPhone will amplify what so far has been muted consumer interest in the faster networks, the Financial Times reports. “The iPhone is more important than any device, even though...
High-speed broadband is making its way to rural areas and other under-served regions of the U.S. in a collaboration between Nokia and Nextlink Internet, the companies announced on Wednesday (Oct. 14). The partnership will build and enhance networks with Nextlink’s Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum...
Apple Inc. on Tuesday (Oct. 13) unveiled its iPhone 12, which as was widely expected, operates on high-speed 5G networks. On the cosmetic front, the new phone comes in blue and has sharper edges reminiscent of earlier models. On the safety front, the phone comes...
5G. In the United States, it’s already here. Or it’s coming. Or, maybe you shouldn’t hold your breath. This week marks the debut of the newest iteration of the iPhone, and begs the question: If the biggest of the tech behemoths unveils a flagship phone that is...
If Apple’s “Hi, Speed” slogan for its upcoming autumn event is any indication, one of the primary functions of the iPhone 12 could be support for 5G speeds. The next event for Apple starts on Tuesday (Oct. 13) at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. It is...
