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What’s All The Fuss With The 12 GHz Band?

The 12 GHz spectrum is a crucial piece of the future of 5G because it allocates more real estate for wireless connectivity, something the 5G for 12 GHz Coalition is strongly fighting for.

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T-Mobile Aims to Grow 5G Developer Ecosystem

T-Mobile is looking to make 5G innovations come to market faster by expanding its current developer programs and fostering new partnerships.

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AT&T Rolling Out 5G-Powered Streetlights

AT&T is looking to add 5G small cells to streetlights across the country to boost 5G coverage and speeds all while reducing deployment costs.

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What You Need to Know About T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet

What You Need to Know About T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet

T-Mobile has launched its 5G Home Internet Service for just $50/month! Get all the details and if its worth the switch now on 5Ginsider.

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DISH Wireless Announces First 25 5G Markets

DISH Wireless Announces First 25 5G Markets

DISH Wireless has announced it will launch 5G services in 25 additional cities including smaller towns as it looks to go live in June 2022.

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T-Mobile Can No Longer Claim "Most Reliable 5G" Anymore

T-Mobile Can No Longer Claim “Most Reliable 5G” Anymore

T-Mobile has long claimed its 5G superiority in speed, coverage, and the most reliable 5G network. But, a recent court ruling has changed all of that.

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AT&T Launches 5G FirstNet Services in 10 New Cities

AT&T Launches 5G FirstNet Services in 10 New Cities

FirstNet is an initiative run by AT&T to bring better connectivity to public safety and organizations. The program just got 5G coverage in 10 new cities.

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The Alarm Industry is in Trouble Amid AT&T 3G Network Sunset

The Alarm Industry is in Trouble Amid AT&T 3G Network Sunset

AT&T’s 3G Network will be decommissioned on February 22, but the AICC is sounding the alarm bells because its roaming solution with T-Mobile isn’t enough.

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5G is More Than Just the C-Band

There’s been a lot of confusion about the 5G C-band and 5G as a whole, so we set the record straight on what’s actually going on.

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T-Mobile is at Odds Over 2.5 GHz Spectrum

T-Mobile’s coveted 2.5 GHz spectrum real estate could be in trouble because the “Un-Carrier” doesn’t actually own this 5G spectrum, it leases it.

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Verizon Surpasses 2021 Goals, Plans to Dominate in 2022

Verizon Surpasses 2021 Goals, Plans to Dominate in 2022

Verizon beat its 2021 coverage goals with over 14,000 new mmWave cell sites going live this year. As 2022 approaches, Verizon says it has big plans for the new year.

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T-Mobile iPhone 13 Users Will See Big Speed Boost By End Of 2021

T-Mobile iPhone 13 Users Will See Big Speed Boost By End Of 2021

T-Mobile users on Magenta’s iPhone 13 will see a major bump in speeds before the end of 2021 through the use of NR CA technology.

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AT&T Launching 5G in Mexico

AT&T Mexico has officially launched 5G coverage in Mexico City! The network rollout also came with the news of a new Innovation Lab and upgraded experiences for Honor 50 users.

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T-Mobile's 5G Domination Dependent on Coverage

T-Mobile’s 5G Domination Dependent on Coverage

As the end of 2021 approaches and AT&T, DISH Network, and Verizon all plan to roll out big launches in 2022, how will T-Mobile stay on top? T-Mobile’s strategy hinges on coverage, including rural America.

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Verizon 5G Home Now Available in 2 New Cities

Verizon 5G Home Now Available in 2 New Cities

Verizon’s 5G Home Internet service is now available in two new cities bringing its home 5G partial or full coverage to 62 cities total.

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Will Google's New Pixel Phones Work With 5G Yes and No.

Will Google’s New Pixel Phones Work With 5G? Yes and No.

The Pixel 6 could rival iPhone and Galaxy devices, but will it work on 5G? The answer isn’t as straightforward as we’d like.

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T-Mobile Delays CDMA Shutdown Until March 2022

T-Mobile Delays CDMA Shutdown Until March 2022

T-Mobile extended its CDMA shutdown to March 2023, but DISH Wireless claims that the three-month extension still isn’t enough and needs more time.

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AT&T is Still Testing its 5G Standalone Network (2)

AT&T is Still Testing its 5G Standalone Network

As its competitors’ race to debut the latest and greatest in 5G, AT&T is still testing its standalone 5G network with no timeframe of when it will debut.

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T-Mobile Expands 5G Fixed Wireless Footprint

T-Mobile Expands 5G Fixed Wireless Footprint

T-Mobile has added four more states to its fixed wireless Home Internet service. The “Un-Carrier” now boasts 51 new cities now totaling 600 locations across the US.

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What Does The 5G UC Icon Mean?

What Does The 5G UC Icon Mean?

T-Mobile recently rolled out an update to all of its iPhone 12 and newer users, they’ll see a 5G UC icon if they’re connected to 5G speeds.

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T-Mobile Focused on 5G Handset Adoption For Superior 5G Experience

T-Mobile Focused on 5G Handset Adoption For Superior 5G Experience

T-Mobile wants its Sprint customers from the merger to get 5G handsets and migrate over to the T-Mobile 5G network for a better overall customer experience.

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T-Mobile Gains Credibility as "The 5G Company" in Smaller, Rural Markets

T-Mobile Gains Credibility as “The 5G Company” in Smaller, Rural Markets

T-Mobile is making moves in the rural markets and it’s paying off. The “Un-Carrier” has seen boosted credibility as the “5G company” in rural America.

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DISH Wireless Picks 10x People, LLC As Newest Partner For 5G Network

DISH Wireless Picks 10x People, LLC As Newest Partner For 5G Network

DISH Wireless recently announced partnership with 10x People LLC to help manage the company’s telephone number (TN) inventory for its greenfield 5G network.

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Verizon Wins Contract to Provide 5G at 7 US Air Force Bases

Verizon Wins Contract to Provide 5G at 7 US Air Force Bases

Verizon recently added another DoD deal to it’s roster, with the latest agreement to provide 5G connectivity to 7 U.S. Air Force bases.

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DISH Wireless Looking to Test 5G Network in Denver and Las Vegas

DISH Wireless Looking to Test 5G Network in Denver and Las Vegas

DISH Wireless is seeking STA approval from the FCC to test 5G network in Las Vegas and Denver. The operator hopes to have a beta network to test in Q4.

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Verizon Closes 10-Year Deal With NFL

Verizon Closes 10-Year Deal With NFL

It’s official! Verizon and the NFL just inked a new 10-year deal making Verizon an official partner of the NFL.

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Verizon Expands mmWave 5G Market With New Cities

Verizon Expands mmWave 5G Market With New Cities

Verizon just recently launched Ultra Wideband connectivity in new cities while also expanding its 5G Home service availability. Did it launch in a city near you? What does this 5G service really mean for subscribers?

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DISH Wireless Partners With IBM For 5G Automation

DISH Wireless Partners With IBM For 5G Automation

DISH Wireless is looking to use the IBM Cloud Pak automation software for its network slicing for its everyday customer and business base.

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AT&T Announced a 3G Sunset Delay Would Hurt 5G Rollout

AT&T Announced a 3G Sunset Delay Would Hurt 5G Rollout

The alarm industry is trying to delay the February 2022 sunset of AT&T’s 3G network, but it looks like AT&T is unrelenting to do so.

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Seven New Tower Deals as DISH Wireless Expands 5G Network

DISH Wireless just inked seven new tower deals at the newest wireless provider looks to continue to expand its 5G network.

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FAQs

What carriers offer 5G?

Currently - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile offer 5G services. DISH Network will launch their 5G network in June of 2022.

Where is 5G available?

Depending on your carrier, 5G is more commonly available across the country. T-Mobile boasts nationwide C-band coverage with AT&T and Verizon to shortly follow.

Who offers 5G in the most cities?

T-Mobile offers the most 5G service across the United States with nationwide low-band (C-band) and mid-band coverage.

Is DISH planning on offering 5G?

DISH is moving into the market as the fourth wireless carrier while also taking over Sprint’s prepaid wireless business. DISH Wireless is set to debut its 5G network in June 2022 in 25+ cities or face a hefty fine by the FCC. Furthermore, DISH must provide 70% of the US population with 5G or face a multi-billion fine.