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  • Verizon Shuts Down Its 3G Network

    Verizon Shuts Down Its 3G Network

    Verizon has joined T-Mobile and AT&T, finally shutting down its 3G network as of December 31, 2022.

    Verizon is the last of the three nationwide carriers in the US to sunset its 3G network. AT&T shut down its legacy network in February 2022, with T-Mobile following suit between March and July 2022.

    According to Fierce Wireless, Verizon has sent customers a letter outlining the change:

    “Starting the day before your December 2022 bill cycle begins, if you are a Verizon customer using a 3G CDMA or 4G phone device that does not support our newer network technologies, your line will be suspended without billing and will lose the ability to call, text, or use data.”

    All three carriers have been keen to shutter their 3G networks to help free up spectrum for newer tech, but Verizon finally shuttering its 3G network marks the end of an era.

  • T-Mobile Takes Aim at Comcast With Latest 5G Home Internet Promo

    T-Mobile Takes Aim at Comcast With Latest 5G Home Internet Promo

    T-Mobile is taking aim at Comcast with its latest 5G Home Internet promotion, inviting customers to “Make Xfinity Your Ex.”

    T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet has been growing at a rapid pace, providing customers in rural and under-served areas a strong option for high-speed internet. The company is offering Comcast customers up to $750 to cover early termination fees, as well as 50% off of the monthly fee for 5G Home Internet, bringing the price to a mere $25 per month.

    “It’s clear Xfinity customers are tired of the BS. They’re hungry for a better option — and now they have one with T-Mobile 5G Internet,” said Mike Katz, President of Marketing, Innovation & Experience at T-Mobile. “At a time when Comcast is locking customers into contracts and increasing their costs, the Un-carrier is here to provide people with a new option that’s free from contracts, packed with value and finally giving Big Internet some real competition.”

    Comcast has long held the unenviable distinction of being one of the most hated companies in America. The company continues to dramatically raise prices and charge hidden fees and equipment rentals, among other practices that have helped it earn its reputation.

    T-Mobile makes the point that Comcast has gone too long without meaningful competition:

    Comcast Xfinity is the poster child for what happens without competition. For over two decades, it’s been a leader of what, today, are the two most hated industries in America – Cable TV and Internet Service Providers. The result is a customer base that, unsurprisingly, really, really dislikes Comcast Xfinity and its catalog of headache-inducing attributes like exploding bills, surprise fees and painful customer service.

    T-Mobile clearly wants to give Comcast customers another option and its latest promotion could go a long way toward luring individuals away from the cable company.

  • T-Mobile Is Still the 5G King With Its Latest Expansion

    T-Mobile Is Still the 5G King With Its Latest Expansion

    T-Mobile has expanded its 5G coverage yet again, helping the company remain firmly in first place in the US 5G wars.

    T-Mobile took an early lead in the 5G race thanks to the wealth of mid-band spectrum it gained with its Sprint acquisition. In contrast, AT&T and Verizon have had to pony up billions at FCC auctions to play catch-up. Despite their best efforts, however, T-Mobile keeps charging ahead, growing its lead.

    In its latest news, the magenta carrier said it now covers 323 million with its low-band Extended Range 5G and 260 million with its mid and high-band Ultra Capacity 5G. This puts the company weeks ahead of its year-end goal and positions it well for covering 300 million with Ultra Capacity 5G by the end of 2023.

    In contrast, Verizon recently announced its 5G Ultra Wideband, the equivalent of T-Mobile’s Ultra Capacity 5G, only covers 175 million.

    “We’re rapidly executing on our vision to deliver the highest capacity network this country has ever seen,” said Neville Ray, President of Technology at T-Mobile. “We’ve led in 5G coverage from the beginning, delivering a massive 5G footprint that continues to grow. And with Ultra Capacity 5G, it’s undeniable that T-Mobile customers have access to the most powerful 5G network around.”

  • Verizon Test Drive Lets Users Test Company’s 5G Network

    Verizon Test Drive Lets Users Test Company’s 5G Network

    Verizon is letting users test drive its 5G network without any commitment for 30 days

    Verizon is competing with T-Mobile and AT&T for the 5G market, although both it and AT&T still have quite a bit of ground to cover in their efforts to catch up. Verizon is hoping a free test drive will help, offering users 30 days to try “America’s Most Reliable 5G Network” with “no strings attached.”

    “There is no better time to switch to Verizon than right now and we are confident that once you take a test drive, you’ll wonder why you ever settled for one of the discount carriers,” said Chris Emmons, vice president of devices and accessories at Verizon. “So confident, in fact, that we’ve created Verizon Test Drive, a simple, seamless way for new customers to try out our network and services on an unlocked eSIM smartphone, for free, over a 30-day trial period without any contractual obligations.”

    The Verizon Test Drive will give users full access to the company’s fastest 5G Ultra Wideband network, its 5G Nationwide network, as well as its 4G LTE network. Potential customers will also have unlimited talk and text, as well as up to 100 GB of 4G and 5G data, and 480p streaming. Individuals can try Verizon’s service with no credit check, and without losing their existing service.

  • Verizon’s Fastest 5G Now Reaches More Than 175 Million

    Verizon’s Fastest 5G Now Reaches More Than 175 Million

    Verizon is catching up in the 5G wars, with the company now covering more than 175 million people with its fastest 5G Ultra Wideband.

    5G comes in three flavors: long-range but slower low-band, well-balanced mid-band spectrum, and high-band mmWave that offers the fastest speeds but poor range. Verizon initially bet big on mmWave before spending billions on mid-band C-band spectrum. Verizon refers to its C-band and mmWave collectively as 5G Ultra Wideband.

    The company’s rollout of its Ultra Wideband is moving faster than expected, with Verizon now covering more than 175 million people. The company was originally hoping to reach that goal by the end of 2022, putting it a month ahead of schedule.

    “Our customers don’t stand still and neither does our network. Today, more than one out of every two Americans now have access to 5G Ultra Wideband. We know our customers rely on our service every day and we work for them – continuously enhancing, expanding and improving our wireless network,” said Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon. “And as proud as I am to have crossed this milestone, I am equally proud of the way we are building our network – with the most advanced technologies, industry leading security, a robust fiber underpinning and a robust and varied spectrum portfolio. We are building this right. We are building this as a platform for innovation for years to come.”

  • AST SpaceMobile Taps Nokia for Its Space-Based Cellular Network

    AST SpaceMobile Taps Nokia for Its Space-Based Cellular Network

    AST SpaceMobile has signed a five-year deal with Nokia as it works to develop the only space-based cellular network.

    AST SpaceMobile’s goal is to provide 4G and 5G cellular service from space. Such a network would be largely immune from many of the geographical issues that can impede traditional terrestrial network rollouts. Like any spaced-based service, AST SpaceMobile’s service will require ground base stations, which Nokia will provide, according to the companies.

    Nokia will provide equipment from its comprehensive, energy-efficient AirScale portfolio including its AirScale base stations powered by its latest generation of Nokia’s ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) chipsets. AST SpaceMobile will benefit from Nokia’s modular baseband plug-in cards which add capacity where it is needed offering flexibility and efficiency. Nokia will also provide its NetAct solution for network management and seamless daily network operations as well as optimization and technical support services.

    The combination of Nokia’s technology and expertise, combined with AST SpaceMobile’s plan for global coverage, should help close the connectivity gap for millions of people around the world.

    “With the integration of Nokia’s AirScale system, AST SpaceMobile and Nokia are taking an important step toward closing connectivity gaps all over the world,” said Scott Wisniewski, Chief Strategy Officer at AST SpaceMobile. “Nokia is supporting us with dozens of engineers and development professionals, including leading architecture research experts at Bell Labs, the world-renowned industrial research arm of Nokia. In the coming months, we are scheduled to launch our BlueWalker 3 test satellite into low Earth orbit, which has a 64-square meter phased array antenna designed for direct-to-cell connectivity. With this satellite, we plan to conduct testing all over the world with leading mobile network operators, leveraging Nokia’s technology solutions on the ground.”

  • EU One-Ups the US, Plans to Install 5G Tech in Planes

    EU One-Ups the US, Plans to Install 5G Tech in Planes

    The EU is definitely winning the 5G race when it comes to the airline industry, with plans to give customers full 5G use while in-flight.

    US carriers and the airline industry have been at odds over deployment of mid-range C-band 5G around airports over safety concerns. After a protracted, and very public, battle over the future of 5G, the two sides came to an agreement that limits C-band 5G deployment around airports.

    The EU, on the other hand, has had no such issues and is preparing to deploy 5G in airplanes so users can use their smartphones in the air, according to The Brussels Times.

    “The sky is no longer the limit when it comes to high-speed, high-capacity connections,” said EU Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton. “5G will enable innovative services for people and growth opportunities for European companies.”

  • Global UC the First Provider to Be Blocked for Failing to Fight Robocalls

    Global UC the First Provider to Be Blocked for Failing to Fight Robocalls

    Global UC is the first telecom provider to be blocked under the FCC’s new rules requiring providers to block robocalls.

    The FCC has been cracking down on robocalls, requiring providers to implement the STIR/SHAKEN caller ID protocol. The protocol helps providers identify a caller, pass that ID on to the next carrier who then re-verifies it, with the process repeating until the call reaches the recipient. The FCC set a deadline for implementation of the protocol.

    Global UC has become the first provider to miss the FCC’s deadline and fail to provide a valid reason for missing it, resulting in the company being removed from the Robocall Mitigation Database. As a result, other telecom companies can no longer accept or relay calls from Global UC customers.

    “For too long, robocalls have flooded our phones and facilitated fraud. So we are using a new tool to fight against these scam calls. We are cutting providers off and preventing them from accessing our networks when they fail to demonstrate they will protect consumers. This is a novel way to stop robocalls and it’s one we are going to keep using until we get this junk off the line,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.

    “We have reached the point where we are ready to remove companies if they fail to abide by the rules and heed our warnings,” said Enforcement Bureau Chief Loyaan A. Egal. “While this is a steep and impactful penalty, it underscores the importance we place on complying with our rules, which are designed to eliminate the ability of bad actors to use the U.S. communications networks to harm consumers.”

    The action should send a start warning to other companies about the seriousness of heeding the FCC’s guidelines.

  • Airline Industry Wants an Extension on 5G Mitigation Efforts

    Airline Industry Wants an Extension on 5G Mitigation Efforts

    The US airline industry wants an extension on an impending deadline, saying it has not been able to retrofit all aircraft with 5G mitigation measures.

    Wireless carriers and the FCC engaged in a high-stakes battle with the airline industry, backed by the FAA, over 5G rollout in the US. The airline industry was concerned that C-band spectrum purchased by Verizon and AT&T would interfere with aircraft altimeters. After much wrangling back and forth, the parties reached an agreement to ban the deployment of C-band 5G in the immediate vicinity of airports until the industry could retrofit impacted altimeters.

    In October we reported that the aviation industry wanted to make some elements of the 5G ban permanent, but Reuters is now reporting that some airlines can’t even meet the initial July 2023 deadline that was established and are asking for an extension.

    “It is critical to extend these mitigations through the end of 2023 to allow airlines time to complete the retrofit,” reads a the letter sent to the White House by a coalition of aviation concerns. The letter blamed supply chain issues, saying “air carriers will likely be unable to fully meet either the December 2022 deadlines for smaller regional aircraft and many large transports nor the July 2023 retrofit deadline.”

    “Our aviation coalition strongly believes that instead of once again waiting until the eleventh hour, now is the time for the leadership at federal agencies and the White House to implement a solution that allows 5G to move forward and avoid further flight delays and cancellations,” the letter added.

    The last round of wrangling did not go well with Congress, with lawmakers criticizing the fact that two government agencies were on opposite sides of such an important issue as 5G deployment. All parties are no doubt anxious to avoid a repeat of that situation.

  • General Dynamics, T-Mobile, AWS, Others Form 5G and Edge Coalition

    General Dynamics, T-Mobile, AWS, Others Form 5G and Edge Coalition

    General Dynamics, T-Mobile, AWS, Cisco, Dell Technologies, and Splunk have formed a coalition to accelerate 5G and edge adoption.

    The next generation wireless tech is already revolutionizing multiple industries and making edge computing a viable option for many companies. With high speeds and low latency, 5G is competitive with the fastest broadband available.

    General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has formed a coalition with like-minded companies in an effort to further the adoption of 5G and edge computing.

    “We share a common vision of how 5G, edge and advanced wireless technologies can transform government operations,” said Ben Gianni, GDIT’s senior vice president and chief technology officer. “Forming this coalition will help us bring our collective strengths together to provide technical differentiation and the most beneficial solutions for our government customers.”

    GDIT will focus on designing and deploying secure 5G solutions with its partners, while each member of the coalition will leverage its specialties. AWS brings its cloud infrastructure to the table, T-Mobile will provide the network bandwidth, Cisco will provide 5G and mobile edge computing solutions, Splunk will handle cybersecurity automation, and Dell will leverage its open infrastructure, edge computing, and AI abilities..

    “As part of this new coalition, we can collaborate with other technology, telecommunications and government leaders to help power an inclusive future,” said Carl DeGroote, vice president of federal sales, Cisco. “We’re excited to apply our 5G core and mobile edge compute expertise to accelerate the adoption of 5G and help advance wireless and edge technologies across government agencies.”

  • Apple to Invest $450 Million in Satellite Infrastructure for iPhone 14

    Apple to Invest $450 Million in Satellite Infrastructure for iPhone 14

    Apple is investing $450 million to help build out satellite infrastructure to support the iPhone 14’s new feature.

    While the iPhone 14 series offered few significant upgrades over the iPhone 13, the main feature is satellite-based SOS service. Apple partnered with Globalstar as the provider of the service.

    “Emergency SOS via satellite can help you connect with emergency services under exceptional circumstances when no other means of reaching emergency services are available,” Apple writes in its support page. “If you call or text emergency services and can’t connect because you’re outside the range of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, your iPhone tries to connect you via satellite to the help that you need.”

    According to PCMag, Apple is spending $450 million to help Globalstar upgrade its ground stations with “high-power antennas” from Cobham Satcom.

    “These new antennas were installed in all Globalstar worldwide ground stations, including new ground stations in Nevada and Hawaii, as well as existing facilities in Texas, Alaska, Florida, and Puerto Rico,” the company said. 

    “With Apple’s infrastructure investment, we’ve grown our teams in California and elsewhere to construct, expand, and upgrade our ground stations, and we look forward to the next chapter in Globalstar’s lifesaving technology,” Globalstar Executive Chairman Jay Monroe added. 

    The upgrades should go a long way toward the rollout of the satellite SOS service later this month.

  • T-Mobile Expands 5G Home Internet to 6 Million Midwest Households

    T-Mobile Expands 5G Home Internet to 6 Million Midwest Households

    T-Mobile announced a major expansion of its 5G Home Internet, covering an additional 6 million households in the Midwest.

    T-Mobile has been leveraging its industry-leading 5G network to provide home internet to households around the country, especially those without access to traditional broadband. The company has expanded its service to cover homes in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

    “Access to high-speed internet should be a given, yet millions of people across the country still have little to no choice when it comes to their home broadband. As reliance on internet access has skyrocketed in recent years, many ISPs have continued to underserve customers – year after year,” said Mike Katz, Chief Marketing Officer at T-Mobile. “Today, T-Mobile is taking another step to close the Digital Divide and increase access, bringing our Home Internet service to millions more homes across the Midwest. We’re leveraging the power of 5G to help customers break free from Big Internet.” 

    T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is available for $50 per month with AutoPay enabled. Customers on the company’s Magenta MAX are eligible for an additional $20 off.

  • T-Mobile May Build Out a Fiber Internet Service

    T-Mobile May Build Out a Fiber Internet Service

    T-Mobile may be preparing to expand its Home Internet service, this time in the form of a major fiber investment.

    T-Mobile is already known for its 5G Home Internet, an internet services that uses its wireless network to serve homes in remote locations. According to a new report by Bloomberg, by way of The Verge, T-Mobile may be preparing to invest billions in a fiber network in an effort to expand its Home Internet service.

    The report says the magenta carrier is working with Citigroup to find a “commercial partnership” or to find other financial partnerships that could help it build out the network.

    As The Verge points out, if T-Mobile is successful, it would help the second-largest US wireless carrier better compete with Verizon and AT&T, both of whom already have their own fiber networks.

  • Higher Prices Driving Verizon Customers Away

    Higher Prices Driving Verizon Customers Away

    Verizon has the dubious distinction of being the only one of the top three wireless carriers to be losing customers.

    Verizon announced its third-quarter results, with the company reporting a net loss of 189,000 postpaid phone subscribers. The company said it was “due to elevated churn partially as a result of recent pricing actions”

    According to CNET, Verizon posted similar subscriber losses in the second quarter, to the tune of 215,000. Those loses were similarly the result of increased prices, from raising the price of legacy plans to increasing administrative fees.

    The losses put Verizon in an interesting position, as it appears to be the only one of the top three carriers losing subscribers. AT&T gained 708,000 subscribers during this most recent quarter and T-Mobile has similarly continued its growth streak unabated.

    Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg painted the subscriber losses as part of Verizon’s attempt to increase profits and operational performance.

    “We took a number of actions in the third quarter that helped drive improved operational and financial performance, but we know there’s still more work to be done,” said Vestberg. “The pricing actions we took earlier this year, as well as our new cost savings program, show that we are being deliberate and strategic in our decisions to strengthen our business. At the same time, we are focused on executing our 5G strategy, as we are covering every major market and accelerating our C-Band network build. We are on track to reach 200 million POPs within first-quarter 2023.”

  • T-Mobile Expanding $35 Activation Fee to Almost Every Transaction

    T-Mobile Expanding $35 Activation Fee to Almost Every Transaction

    T-Mobile is making a big money grab, making its $35 activation unavoidable and expanding it to almost every transaction.

    Activation fees are the bane of most cellular customers’ existence. Despite its “Un-carrier” stance, T-Mobile is getting in on the activation fee bandwagon by expanding it to nearly every transaction possible.

    The T-Mo Report gained access to an internal document that outlined the changes, changes which the outlet described:

    The fee is charged per-line that is added or upgraded via any method. Whether you’re upgrading your phone to a new device, adding a Bring-Your-Own-Device line, or even ordering a Home Internet line, you’ll pay the new $35 fee.

    There are only a few exceptions to the new activation fee, including SIM and eSIM swapping, adding a DIGITS line, or replacing a defective device. JUMP! and JUMP! On Demand subscribers are also exempt.

    The new Device Connection Charge will go into effect November 15.

  • Nokia’s Fortunes Rebound on Strong Q3 Results

    Nokia’s Fortunes Rebound on Strong Q3 Results

    Nokia turned in strong Q3 results, buoyed by 5G equipment sales, giving the company a much-needed boost.

    Nokia is one of the top companies providing 5G equipment worldwide. Nonetheless, it often plays second fiddle to its competitors, especially Ericsson and Samsung. The latest quarter contained good news for the company.

    According to The Seattle Times, Nokia’s sales came in at 6.2 billion euros, a 16% increase.

    “As we start to look beyond 2022, we recognize the increasing macro and geopolitical uncertainty within which we operate,” CEO Pekka Lundmark said in a statement. “While it could have an impact on some of our customers’ … spending, we currently expect growth on a constant currency basis in our addressable markets in 2023.”

    Lundmark says the third-quarter results “demonstrates we are delivering on our ambition to accelerate growth.”

    “Considering our recent success in new 5G deals in regions like India which are expected to ramp up strongly in 2023, we believe we are firmly on a path to outperform the market and to make progress towards achieving our long-term margin targets,” he added.

  • Aviation Advocates and Wireless Carriers Gear Up for Next 5G Fight

    Aviation Advocates and Wireless Carriers Gear Up for Next 5G Fight

    After a bruising fight between carriers and the aviation industry over 5G, an aviation coalition has laid the groundwork for the next round.

    Verizon and AT&T spent billions to purchase C-band spectrum at Federal Communications Commission (FCC) auctions. C-band is considered among the best spectrum for 5G, providing a good balance of speed, range, and building penetration.

    The Federal Aviation Administration and the airline industry objected to Verizon and AT&T deploying C-band around airports, sparking a major debate about the safety of 5G and the airlines. The concern revolved around potential interference with airplane altimeters, which operate on spectrum very close to C-band.

    The parties eventually agreed to limit C-band deployment around airports until July 2023, but aviation advocates want to make that ban permanent, especially for C-band in the 4,200-4,400MHz range. The advocates also want 5G transmitters restricted from pointing 90 degrees above the horizon.

    The aviation coalition outlined their wishes in a letter to the FCC:

    These concepts, such as preventing antennas pointing 90 degrees above the horizon and maintaining the wireless spurious emissions in the 4200-4400 MHz band consistent with current mitigations, would appear to not compromise wireless operators’ actual use cases while further assuring aviation safety and providing a workable RF environment against which future radio altimeters can be designed and built.

    Only time will tell if the aviation advocates will prevail, although Verizon and AT&T will likely strongly oppose any extension of the C-band limits. Whatever the outcome, all parties no doubt want to avoid the fallout they experienced from Round One.

  • Supreme Court Kills Apple’s Attempt to Overturn Qualcomm’s Patents

    Supreme Court Kills Apple’s Attempt to Overturn Qualcomm’s Patents

    The United States Supreme Court has killed Apple’s efforts to overturn Qualcomm’s patents, ending the iPhone maker’s long-standing legal battle.

    Apple relies on Qualcomm for the modems it includes in its iPhones and iPads. The two companies have a years-long history of legal disputes over Qualcomm’s patents. The battle began in 2017 when Qualcomm accused Apple of infringing patents, with the two companies reaching a settlement in 2019.

    As AppleInsider notes, the settlement allowed Apple to continue using Qualcomm’s modems but contained a provision that also allowed Apple to challenge the validity of two of Qualcomm’s patents. Apple has maintained that Qualcomm could, and likely would, sue it again once the current license agreement expires in 2025 or 2027 if the two companies extend the agreement.

    Unfortunately for Apple, the Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruled in Qualcomm’s favor. Apple appealed the decision, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit also sided with Qualcomm.

    The Supreme Court has now declined to hear Apple’s case, following the Biden Administration urging the court to deny Apple’s appeal.

    Only time will tell if Qualcomm will sue Apple once the current agreement expires, but the entire situation is no doubt lending impetus to Apple’s efforts to design and deploy its own modem stack.

  • FCC Cracks Down on Carriers That Have Failed to Fight Robocalls

    FCC Cracks Down on Carriers That Have Failed to Fight Robocalls

    The FCC is getting serious about fighting robocalls, requiring other carriers to block calls from non-compliant ones.

    The FCC required carriers to implement the STIR/SHAKEN protocol, providing a way for carriers to verify the origin of a call before passing it on to another carrier or to the call recipient. While the top three US carriers fully implemented the protocol some time ago, a number of small carriers have failed to do.

    FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel made clear that the repercussions would be severe:

    “This is a new era. If a provider doesn’t meet its obligations under the law, it now faces expulsion from America’s phone networks. Fines alone aren’t enough. Providers that don’t follow our rules and make it easy to scam consumers will now face swift consequences.”

    The agency has given Akabis, Cloud4, Global UC, Horizon Technology Group, Morse Communications, Sharon Telephone Company, and SW Arkansas Telecommunications and Technology 14 days to explain why they should not be removed from the Robocall Mitigation Database. Any carrier removed from the database will be blacklisted by other carriers, with no other carrier allowed to relay its calls.

    “These and other recent actions reflect the seriousness with which we take providers’ obligations to take concrete and impactful steps to combat robocalls,” said Loyaan A. Egal, acting Chief of the Enforcement Bureau. “STIR/SHAKEN is not optional. And if your network isn’t IP-based so you cannot yet use these standards, we need to see the steps taken to mitigate illegal robocalls. These providers have fallen woefully short and have now put at risk their continued participation in the U.S. communications system. While we’ll review their responses, we will not accept superficial gestures given the gravity of what is at stake.”

  • T-Mobile Lands US Exclusive for OnePlus 10T

    T-Mobile Lands US Exclusive for OnePlus 10T

    T-Mobile will be the exclusive US carrier for the all-new OnePlut 10T.

    The 10T is OnePlus’ latest 5G smartphone and has received favorable reviews for the features and power it provides. The new phone has a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, a triple camera system, and a 4800mAh battery. The phone is also powered by the Snapdragon 898, giving it plenty of power for even the most demanding tasks and games.

    The magenta carrier is touting the fact that it is the only US carrier to have the new phone, which will be paired with its industry-leading 5G.

    Hold the phone! T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the OnePlus 10T is coming to T-Mobile. The Un-carrier is the ONLY wireless provider in the U.S. to land the latest 5G smartphone from OnePlus. And new and existing T-Mobile and Sprint customers can pick it up at half off when they either add a line on most plans or trade in an eligible device. The OnePlus 10T will be available online and in T-Mobile stores on September 29.

    Customers can pick up the OnePlus 10T in Moonstone Black. They can either take advantage of the half-off offer or pay $27.09/month ($0 down, FRP: $649.99), subject to credit approval.

  • Most AT&T Customers Will Not Be Able to Access Faster 5G

    Most AT&T Customers Will Not Be Able to Access Faster 5G

    Many of AT&T’s customers are in for a major disappointment, with the carrier’s mid-band 5G not supporting the majority of recent phones.

    AT&T spent billions to purchase mid-band spectrum, considered the sweet spot for 5G. Mid-band offers much faster speeds than its low-band nationwide 5G network. While not quite as fast as the high-band mmWave, mid-band can still offer speeds in the gigabit range.

    Unfortunately for the company’s customers, however, only the very latest 2022 Apple and Samsung phones can support the company’s mid-band 3.45 GHz spectrum, according to Ars Technica.

    This is in direct contradiction to a CNET story in which AT&T told the outlet it planned to release a software update that would enable the mid-band spectrum on many more devices.

    AT&T spokesperson Jim Greer told Ars Technica that “only 2022 and newer devices can be certified by the FCC to use 3.45 GHz.” Greer also said the information provided to CNET was incorrect, saying: “We regret the error and apologized to the reporter and his readers for the mistake.”

    Unfortunately, many of AT&T’s customers are still left with phones that can’t benefit from the company’s most useful type of 5G.