Qualcomm today revealed that its next two chipsets for high-end 5G phones will be called the Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 765. The 765 — and a 765G variant for gaming phones — offers “integrated 5G connectivity, advanced AI processing, and select Snapdragon Elite Gaming experiences” Qualcomm didn’t mention if the 865 offers integrated 5G, but does […]
T-Mobile’s prepaid brand Metro will launch its 5G service for US prepaidthis Friday, Dec. 6th, the same day the company’s nationwide 5G service becomes available to T-Mobile customers. T-Mobile will launch its nationwide 5G network today, but compatible 5G phones won’t be available with either T-Mobile or Metro until Dec. 6th. Metro will offer the […]
The FCC has officially adopted new rules for the accuracy of location data reported to dispatchers when someone dials 911 on a cell phone in the US. For the first time, vertical position data will be required, so first responders can locate people needing help in multi-story buildings. The rules will be phased in starting April […]
Intel today announced that it’s officially completed the sale of the majority of its smartphone modem business to Apple. The sale finalizes Intel’s exit from the 5G phone modem market. Last April the firm announced that it would no longer compete with other companies to supply the chips that would allow smartphones to access next-gen […]
MediaTek has revealed that its first SoC with integrated 5G modem and high-end processor will be called the Dimensity 1000. The company first teased some details on the chip in May. Dimensity 1000 fabricated using the latest 7nm process and is designed for “premium and flagship” phones. The 5G modem component supports SA (stand-alone) and […]
Cricket is offering a special unlimited plan with faster data and a cheaper price, just for new lines of service added during this holiday season. The plan is $40/month, $15/month cheaper than the standard unlimited plan. The offer is only for new customers (or new lines on a family account) that bring their own compatible […]
AT&T is launching 5G for consumers in the coming weeks, and has detailed its launch plans for both sub-6 GHz (low-band) and mmWave launches in the coming year. The company promises “nationwide” 5G in the first half of 2020. AT&T is branding low-band 5G (which offers coverage similar to 4G) as “5G”, and this is the […]
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced a settlement with T-Mobile over its proposed merger with Sprint. This news removes Texas from the list of states suing to stop the merger on antitrust grounds. Paxton was the only conservative attorney general participating on the suit. The settlement stipulates that Texans have access to rate plans […]
Today some of T-Mobile’s prepaid user shave been receiving SMS messages from the carrier letting them know their account was impacted by a cyber security attack (link to T-Mobile’s statement). Please note that T-Mobile says no financial information or passwords were compromised. The hackers did get away with CPNI, account number and phone and address […]
Verizon has added detailed maps of its mmWave 5G coverage to its web site. The maps show where 5G is available on a block-by-block basis in the cities where Verizon has launched the service. Verizon started offering 5G in April, but has not offered any coverage maps for the service until now. Because Verizon’s 5G network […]
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