Imagine you are stuck in the aftermath of a hurricane. You need to call for help, but networks are down. Drones suddenly appear over the horizon. Equipped with 5G technology, they form an aerial network that allows you to send texts and look up evacuation information. Developed by AT&T, these flying “cells on wings,” or […]
3G networks in the U.S. will be retired at the end of this year. Unlike their predecessor (2G), these 3G networks will be replaced much faster with more current technology. As we previously reported, AT&T has already turned off its 3G network, and T-Mobile will do the same in July. Verizon plans to shut down […]
In the future, the Internet of Things (IoT) will make the world a far more connected place – from smart homes, cities, and workplaces to faster, more efficient supply chains. The IoT is a network of interlinked devices that harness the internet to continuously capture and process data and analytics from physical objects. Such objects […]
The great 3G shutdown is coming. When it does, millions of devices could potentially lose their connection to the Internet. With new equipment and enhanced technology developed for 5G, wireless carriers can deliver larger amounts of data much more quickly. However, they want to do so on their current 3G networks. As Vox reported, carriers […]
Last year, the pandemic caused serious roadblocks to 5G rollouts worldwide. Nevertheless, major U.S. telecommunications companies competed to buy highly-sought after mid-band spectrum from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), much of it representing the coveted C-band spectrum. While telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon hope to release their C-band spectrum to millions of Americans in January […]
Climate change. The COVID-19 pandemic. Cyber security attacks. Artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy regulations. The shift to 5G. These were all common themes in 2021, and are likely to continue affecting us well into the new year. To learn more, check out our top reads from 2021: Four Cyber Security Resolutions to Adopt in […]
The new wireless networking standard 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) delivers enhanced wireless technology in dense environments where it can more effectively overcome interference from cells on the same channel. An even newer version of Wi-Fi 6, dubbed “Wi-Fi 6 Extended” (Wi-Fi 6E), could deliver even better service. As Jerry Jackson in PC Mag reports, Wi-Fi 6E […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has hindered 5G network rollouts in the U.S since it began almost two years ago. Now, due to pandemic-related hiccups in the global supply chain, rollouts are slowing even further. As the New York Times reports, chips and other electronics that are necessary for upgrading important network equipment, such as alarm systems […]
A recent study from Joint Venture Silicon Valley debunked the long held myth by the real estate industry that 5G cell sites decrease property values. In fact, it found that 5G cell sites actually increase home valuations in some cases, particularly in urban areas, due to its popularity with younger home buyers. In the past, […]
Next generation 5G wireless technology will deliver breakneck speeds. However, worldwide rollouts are moving at a less impressive pace (with the exception of East Asia). While individual consumers will likely wait at least a decade before they can access the full benefits of 5G, industries will be able to embrace it much sooner. When they […]
