T-Mobile’s 5G Ultra Capacity network has four times the coverage of Verizon and AT&T

A new Opensignal report has analyzed the user experience of premium 5G networks for the first time, showing the difference between 5G service levels.

Jesse Hollington     July 26, 2022

5G Nationwide vs. 5G Ultra Wideband: What’s different (and why you should care)

Verizon has settled on two broad terms to describe its 5G service: 5G Nationwide and 5G Ultra Wideband. But what exactly do these mean, and how did we get here?

Jesse Hollington     July 24, 2022

AT&T 5G network: Everything you need to know

AT&T has been rapidly expanding its 5G network for a few years now, and we're at a point where you can use it for yourself. Here's everything you need to know.

Christian de Looper     July 14, 2022

Verizon’s new Welcome Unlimited plan makes 5G data a lot more affordable

Verizon is rolling out an even more affordable 5G plan for customers looking for unlimited data without all the frills that come with its Mix & Match plans.

Jesse Hollington     July 12, 2022

The difference between Google One and Google Drive

How are Google One and Google Drive different? What are the benefits and costs for Google One? We have answers in the Google One versus Google Drive guide.

Sandy Writtenhouse     June 29, 2022

SpaceX claims 5G plan could ‘render Starlink unusable for most Americans’

SpaceX says its U.S. Starlink customers will see their broadband service disrupted if Dish Network is allowed to proceed with plans for its 5G cellular network.

Trevor Mogg     June 22, 2022

T-Mobile’s 5G network just beat Verizon and AT&T (again)

T-Mobile has just defeated Verizon and AT&T as the best 5G mobile network for the second year in a row.

Cristina Alexander     June 21, 2022

What are the benefits of 5G? How it helps you today (and tomorrow)

New 5G technology promises to revolutionize the way we communicate, but what are the tangible benefits it offers today, and what will it do in the future?

Jesse Hollington     June 19, 2022

Your T-Mobile plan now has bigger gas discounts and international 5G

Have T-Mobile? Get ready for faster international data and cheaper gas this summer.

Peter Hunt Szpytek     June 16, 2022

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

What's the difference between the new Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and its predecessor the A52 5G? Not a whole lot. We outline some of the major distinctions.

Jackie Dove     June 16, 2022

T-Mobile just achieved 3Gbps 5G speeds — without mmWave

What if you could get blazing-fast 5G without mmWave? That's what T-Mobile has just achieved with its Carrier Aggregation tech.

Jesse Hollington     June 14, 2022

Popular 5G myths you need to stop believing

Is 5G dangerous around airports? Is it going to replace Wi-Fi? We had experts debunk some of the biggest 5G myths. Here's what they said.

Sakshi Udavant     June 7, 2022

You can probably guess what makes the TCL Stylus 5G special

The TCL Stylus 5G has, wait for it, a stylus hidden inside. You probably saw that coming, but the low price may still come as a surprise.

Andy Boxall     June 2, 2022

The Astro Slide phone is a throwback you’ll want to throw away

The Planet Computers Astro Slide 5G amps up the nostalgia with a slide-out physical keyboard, but the rest of the phone doesn't match the $912 price.

Andy Boxall     June 1, 2022

Cheap Blu F91 5G and Moto G 5G fight for budget supremacy

Let's compare two of the latest budget smartphones, the Motorola Moto G 5G and the Blu F91 5G, after living with a flagship phone for a while.

Jason Schneider     May 29, 2022

The sordid history of 5GE, or when 5G isn’t 5G at all

In the quest to deliver true 5G technology, carriers have tried every angle to promote 5G, but there's at least one case in which 5G isn't truly 5G.

Jesse Hollington     May 27, 2022

OnePlus Nord N20 5G hands on review: OnePlus settled

The OnePlus Nord N20 is a fairly typical midrange offering that doesn't hold to its OnePlus roots.

Adam Doud     May 27, 2022

MediaTek gives mmWave 5G a boost with Dimensity 1050 chip

MediaTek has announced its first mmWave 5G-capable processor, the Dimensity 1050, and it's coming to phones in the U.S. before the end of the year.

Andy Boxall     May 22, 2022

Back to where it started: Testing 5G in the Chicagoland area

I tested 5G in Chicago, the city where the first 5G networks rolled out in the United States. The results were quite good.

Adam Doud     May 21, 2022

Canada bans Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks

Canada has finally joined the U.S. and its other Western allies in banning 5G network equipment from Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE.

Jesse Hollington     May 20, 2022

What does a private 5G network mean for you?

Private 5G networks are the future of 5G technology, delivering Wi-Fi-like speeds over a wider area in malls, retail stores, resorts, and universities.

Jesse Hollington     May 20, 2022

Moto G 5G hands-on review: Good phone, better battery

The budget-friendly G 5G phone from Moto checks a lot of boxes, but it only hits one thing (battery) out of the park.

Jason Schneider     May 19, 2022

What is low-band 5G? Sub-6 explained

To deliver what 5G is capable of carriers have to work with a broad range of spectrum, but it was in the lowest part of the sub-6GHz range where 5G began.

Jesse Hollington     May 19, 2022

What is mmWave? High-band 5G explained

Rolling out 5G technology requires carriers navigate a complex sea of radio frequencies to provide the best speeds and coverage. Here's where mmWave 5G fits in.

Jesse Hollington     May 18, 2022

Ookla speed tests show 5G C-band is already changing the game

New data from Ookla is giving us a good look as to exactly why Verizon and AT&T were in such a hurry to roll out their new C-band 5G spectrum.

Jesse Hollington     May 18, 2022

What is C-Band? Mid-range 5G explained

5G services are more complicated than prior cellular technologies, so what do terms like 'midband,' 'C-band,' 'mmWave,' and 'sub-6GHz' mean?

Jesse Hollington     May 18, 2022

5G vs. 4G: How does the newest network improve on the last?

How do 5G and 4G compare in terms of speed, latency, and coverage? We pit them against each other to uncover the differences -- and what that means for you.

Mark Jansen     May 18, 2022

Samsung Galaxy A53 vs. OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G

The Galaxy A53 5G is Samsung's greatest mid-range smartphone to date, but how does it compare to the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G? We find out in this comparison test.

Simon Chandler     May 13, 2022

Qualcomm’s latest 5G modem brings standalone mmWave, improved Sub-6 speeds to phones

Qualcomm's X70 5G modem is adding new features. Standalone mmWave 5G, plus new Sub-6 5G carrier aggregation, will be coming to flagship phones this year.

Andrew Martonik     May 10, 2022

Greener techniques could help find rare minerals for phones

Researchers say they have removed valuable rare earth elements from waste at high yields in a method that could also help save the environment.

Sascha Brodsky     May 10, 2022

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G hands-on review: Your long-term partner

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G, sporting low prices and plenty of long-term appeal, and we've had a chance to try them both out.

Andy Boxall     May 9, 2022

T-Mobile plugs businesses nationwide into 5G broadband

T-Mobile is expanding its 5G fixed wireless service to businesses nationwide, making it easier and more affordable for companies to get online.

Jesse Hollington     May 5, 2022

T-Mobile wants you to test drive its 5G home internet

T-Mobile is taking a bold new step into 5G home internet with a new program that will make it easier for broadband customers to “break up with Big Internet.”

Jesse Hollington     May 5, 2022

Dish publicly launches its first 5G service in Vegas

Dish Wireless has turned the key on its Smart 5G network, opening it up to customers in Las Vegas as the first step in its plans for a much wider rollout.

Jesse Hollington     May 5, 2022

Dish enters mobile space with Celero5G smartphone, big plans

Dish Network has its own 5G network and its first phone to go along with it called the Celero5G. We went hands-on with the exclusive device.

Jason Schneider     May 3, 2022

Dish partners with Samsung to roll out stand-alone 5G network

Dish is taking the next big step in rolling out its standalone 5G network in a new partnership where Samsung will provide the underlying technology.

Jesse Hollington     May 3, 2022

Forget Wi-Fi. Florida hotel adds private 5G to its list of amenities

The Gale South Beach has just become one of the first hotels in the U.S. to deploy private 5G technology to deliver high-speed wireless access to its guests.

Jesse Hollington     April 28, 2022

Motorola G Stylus 5G hands-on review: Notetaking nirvana on a budget

The Motorola G Stylus 5G is a stylus-toting feature-rich modern smartphone with a budget-friendly price tag.

Andy Zahn     April 28, 2022