Tag: 5G
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T-Mobile to End LTE 4G Service, Shifting to 5G Over Next Two Years
T-Mobile, one of the leading wireless carriers in the United States, is preparing to phase out its LTE 4G wireless service in favor of expanding its 5G network, according to a leaked internal document obtained by The Mobile Report. This move follows the carrier’s recent completion of its 2G and 3G network shutdowns, with the…
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FCC Votes to Accelerate Wireless Infrastructure Buildout, Targeting 5G and 6G Deployment
On September 30, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to initiate a proceeding aimed at speeding up the construction and modernization of wireless infrastructure, including cell phone towers, to support the rapid deployment of 5G and future 6G networks. The decision, formalized through a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 25-67), seeks to overhaul…
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DISH Could Be in Major Trouble as The FCC Probes Parent Company’s 5G Compliance
DISH Network, a major player in the U.S. telecommunications and pay-TV industry, is facing potential trouble as its parent company, EchoStar, comes under scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC has launched an investigation into EchoStar’s compliance with federal requirements to build a nationwide 5G network, raising questions about the company’s valuable cellular…
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FCC Ends Red Tape That Delayed The Building Of New Tower For 5G & 5G Home Internet
In a significant policy shift, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced today the termination of a Biden-era rulemaking proposal aimed at expanding environmental reviews for new telecommunications tower constructions. The proposal, which has been under consideration since 2022, sought to impose additional, what critics argue are unnecessary, environmental assessments before new towers could be erected across…
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5G Explodes in 2024, Setting Stage for Explosive Growth & The Growth of Cord Cutting 2.0
2024 draws to a close, the global 5G landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation. From a starting point of around 1.8 billion connections in early 2023, the number of 5G connections worldwide has skyrocketed, with estimates suggesting it could reach 2.8 billion by the end of this year. This is helping push the growth of…
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FCC Gives DISH a Much Needed Lifeline to Help Save The Company & Its 5G Network
In a move aimed at bolstering competition in the wireless market, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today granted DISH’s parent company, EchoStar, an extension on its 5G network buildout. This decision allows EchoStar, the parent company of Boost Mobile, to continue its ambitious plan to build a nationwide 5G network despite financial hurdles. EchoStar, which…
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Wireless Home Internet May Get a Boost From New Spectrum That the FCC is Looking to Unlock
This could finally be the year that the Federal Communications Commission opens up a new swath of spectrum that could power different kinds of home wireless internet services and expand broadband access to more people. Peter Smith, CEO of telecom equipment maker Aviat Networks said the agency could open up the unlicensed 6 Ghz radio…
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This is How Verizon is Reducing the Lag Time in its 5G Network For Wireless and Home Internet Service
Verizon is working towards reducing the lag time time of its network to offer consumers a faster and more responsive experience on 5G. The carrier, working alongside telecommunications equipment provider Ericsson, completed trials of the advanced Low-Latency, Low-Loss, Scalable Throughput (L4S). The mouthful of jargon means it’s trying to reduce the so-called latency of the…
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WOW! Internet Quietly Removed Its Data Caps on Some Internet Plans To Compete With 5G Home Internet
It looks like WOW! Internet made some changes to its service plans to remove data caps from select plans. Wow!, first added data caps back in 2021 with up to a 3 TB data caps. At the time of publication, the provider’s FAQ page still says it uses data caps to ensure “all customers have…
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AT&T Is Reportedly Improving Its 5G Home Internet Service With a New Modem
AT&T is continuing its growth in the 5G home internet space and has a new modem in the works, according to The Mobile Report. The modem, model number BGW530-900, is made by Sagemcom, the same brand that built T-Mobile’s gateway lineup. This comes as AT&T has been a bit more reserved in its 5G home…