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Carriers to Retire 3G As Plans to Rollout 5G Expand Worldwide
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 […]

Demand for Qualified IoT Professionals is Rising: Use the IEEE Academy on IoT to Boost Your Skills
Not long ago, the Internet of Things (IoT) was an abstract concept. Now, with millions of devices interconnected across the world, IoT is closer to reality than ever before. According […]

5G Expected to Reach Millions in the U.S. This Year
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 […]

What is Wi-Fi 6 Extended?
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 […]

What’s the Difference Between Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11ac and IEEE 802.11ax?
While wireless networking standards IEEE 802.11ac and IEEE 802.11ax are related, there are some major differences. Both standards fall under IEEE 802.11, which is the set of standards that define […]

Three Technologies That Can Help Make 5G A Reality
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 […]

Report: 5G Cell Sites Have Little Impact on Real Estate Valuations
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 […]

How Will Industries Spur The Growth of Private 5G Networks
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 […]

Three Major Factors Challenging 5G Rollout in the U.S.
5G networks are quickly unfolding throughout markets in East Asia. The region constitutes 90% of worldwide 5G connections to date. Rollouts have been slower elsewhere, including in the U.S., the […]