Tag: 4G
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T-Mobile is Shutting Down its 2G Network, But Customers Still On it Can Get Free Phones
T-Mobile will retire its 2G networks on April 2, 2024, as the mobile carrier continues transitioning its customers to 4G and 5G networks. If a customer who’s still using 2G isn’t able to purchase a new phone, customers can go to their local T-Mobile store and get a new, replacement 5G phone for free, the…
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Amazon’s New Home Internet Service Will Also Power 5G Networks
British mobile operator Vodafone wants to expand its 4G and 5G coverage with the help of Amazon’s low-Earth orbit satellite constellation, Project Kuiper. Vodafone wants to use Project Kuiper’s high-bandwidth, low-latency network to improve connectivity services in Africa and Europe, two areas where the company has high concentrations of customers. In addition, the partnership would…
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Skyboxe’s ‘All-in-One’ Android TV Hub Gets FCC Approval
Featured Image: Skyboxe Wireless startup Skyboxe announced this week that it’s received certification from the Federal Communications Commission for its all-in-one, Android TV-based hub. The company says its Skyboxe 4G could replace a cable modem, WiFi router, streaming device, and more when it releases later this year. The set-top device aims to serve as a…
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Verizon Hits 1.45 Gbps With 4G LTE
Want some crazy fast internet? This week Verizon with the help from Nokia and Qualcomm announced that they have hit 1.45 Gbps down with their 4G LTE network. According to Verizon VP of Technology Planning and Development, Bill Stone this test happened in New York City. This is all part of Verizon’s efforts to lay…