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  • Cisco and GDIT Partner to Deliver Cisco Private 5G to Government Entities

    Cisco and GDIT Partner to Deliver Cisco Private 5G to Government Entities

    Cisco and General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) are expanding their partnership in an effort to help government entities adopt Cisco Private 5G.

    Consumer cell phones may get the lion’s share of the attention when talking about 5G, but the technology has far wider applications, especially in the business and enterprise markets. Private 5G networks are an appealing option, providing the speed and privacy that are not always possible with traditional internet service. Cisco and GDIT are working to capitalize on that with Cisco’s Private 5G.

    Cisco’s Private 5G leverages the company’s mobile core technology and IoT portfolio and can easily integrate with an agency’s existing environment, including their WiFi and security options. The two companies aim to help government agencies accelerate their digital transformation, as well as better utilize AI, machine learning, and other advanced technologies.

    “Adding to our portfolio of 5G capabilities, Cisco’s Private 5G offering provides GDIT with the flexibility, security, and resiliency that is required for the government sector,” said Robert C. Smallwood, Vice President of Digital Modernization and Enterprise IT Services, GDIT. “This collaboration will create a force multiplier effect that addresses our agency customers’ edge computing and IoT requirements.”

    “This unique partnership combines the power of Cisco Private 5G with GDIT’s mission knowledge of customer 5G use-cases to provide a truly comprehensive solution that meets a diverse set of agency requirements,” said Carl DeGroote, Vice President of Federal Sales, Cisco. “We’re excited to continue our relationship with GDIT and work together to extend Cisco’s Private 5G solution to the public sector.”

  • SpaceX Says Dish Network’s 5G Aspirations Could Render Starlink Internet ‘Unusable’

    SpaceX Says Dish Network’s 5G Aspirations Could Render Starlink Internet ‘Unusable’

    SpaceX has published an analysis raising alarms over Dish Network’s 5G network rollout, saying it will severely impact its own Starlink internet service.

    Starlink is the satellite internet service SpaceX has been deploying. Unlike previous services, Starlink is a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, giving it the ability to compete with traditional broadband, in terms of speed and latency. According to SpaceX, Dish Network’s 5G rollout threatens that service by using the same 12GHz band spectrum Starlink relies on, causing interference that will render “the band effectively unusable for satellite service to most Americans.”

    SpaceX uses the 12GHz band for the downlink between its satellites and ground-based terminals. The company says that Dish’s use of the spectrum will result in interference at least 77% of the time, resulting in outages 74% of the time.

    In addition to its analysis, the company sent a letter to the FCC, in which it blasted Dish, along with wireless firm RS Access:

    Upon even a cursory review of DISH’s and RS Access’s supposed “studies” relating to how much harm a new high-power mobile service would do to next-generation satellite broadband services in the 12 GHz band, it is clear that no reasonable engineer could believe they represent an honest interference analysis.

    SpaceX even went so far as to insinuate that Dish and RS Access may have intentionally misled the FCC with their statements:

    As such, SpaceX urges the Commission to investigate whether DISH and RS Access filed intentionally misleading reports. These reports simply cannot be squared with DISH’s own correct representations in December 2019 that “concurrent sharing of spectrum between co-primary 5G and NGSO FSS operations is not viable in the 12 GHz Band.”

    It remains to be seen which company’s data and analysis are correct. However, given what’s at stake for Dish and SpaceX, not to mention the allegations SpaceX raises, it’s a safe bet this saga is far from over.

  • 5G Subscriptions Will Pass 1 Billion in 2022

    5G Subscriptions Will Pass 1 Billion in 2022

    The latest Ericsson Mobility Report is out and has good news for 5G adoption, projecting the market will pass 1 billion subscribers in 2022.

    Wireless carriers the worldwide have been racing to roll out their 5G networks. There are currently more than 210 providers providing commercial 5G, with more than 20 service providers launching standalone 5G networks by the end of 2021, and Ericsson expects that number to double in 2022. The rapid pace of adoption resulted in 620 million 5G subscribers in the first quarter of 2022, with that number expected to pass 1 billion by year’s end.

    By the end of 2027, we forecast 4.4 billion 5G subscriptions globally, accounting for 48 percent of all mobile subscriptions.

    Interestingly, the pace of 5G adoption is significantly faster than 4G was, reaching the 1 billion mark a full two years sooner than 4G. Ericsson attributed the faster growth to multiple factors.

    Key factors include the timely availability of devices from several vendors, with prices falling faster than for 4G, as well as China’s large, early 5G deployments. 5G will become the dominant mobile access technology by subscriptions in 2027.

    Thanks to 5G’s adoption, the amount of data the average smartphone user is consuming is also on the rise. The global average monthly usage was 12GB at the end of 2021 but is expected to top 15GB in 2022 and 40GB by the end of 2027.

    “Resilient networks are the foundation for continued digitalization of societies and industries,” writes Fredrik Jejdling, Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks. “Continuous network modernization and coverage build-out has led to several hundred million people becoming new mobile broadband subscribers every year.”

  • Verizon and AT&T Agree to Further 5G Delays Over Aircraft Concerns

    Verizon and AT&T Agree to Further 5G Delays Over Aircraft Concerns

    Verizon and AT&T have once again agreed to delay their 5G rollout, pushing back some deployments as far as mid-2023.

    The FAA, FCC, Verizon, and AT&T have reached a new compromise over the wireless carriers’ C-band 5G spectrum. The spectrum sits relatively close to the frequencies used by aircraft altimeters, causing concerns that 5G equipment could impact the safety of flights. Under the new compromise, Verizon and AT&T will delay 5G expansion in some areas until mid-2023 to give the airline industry time to install radio frequency filters.

    The two companies, along with the FCC, FAA, and the airline industry, were involved in a very public spat over the C-band spectrum. The carriers spent a whopping $68 billion at an FCC auction to acquire the spectrum, which sits in the sweet spot for 5G in terms of speed, coverage, and building penetration. As the companies prepared to roll it out, however, the FAA and airline industry pushed back, citing safety concerns.

    See also: Here’s the 50 Airports From Verizon and AT&T’s 5G

    The issue reached a point that prompted President Biden to weigh in. In addition, Congress expressed its displeasure at seeing two government agencies at odds with one another, especially over things as critical as communications and flight safety.

    Representative Garret Graves of the Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee accused the two agencies of playing “chicken with one another – or whatever ridiculousness happened – and now we ended up threatening aviation safety. We had flights canceled. … It’s embarrassing.”

    Under the new plan, it appears the FAA and the wireless carriers were able to reach a mutual agreement without all the drama that has surrounded this issue to date.

    “We believe we have identified a path that will continue to enable aviation and 5G C-band wireless to safely co-exist,” said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. “We appreciate the willingness of Verizon and AT&T to continue this important and productive collaboration with the aviation industry.”

    Once the radio frequency filters are installed, by July 2023, Verizon and AT&T will be free to deploy their spectrum “in urban areas with minimal restrictions.”

  • Dish Network Meets FCC Deadline For Its 5G Rollout to 120 Cities

    Dish Network Meets FCC Deadline For Its 5G Rollout to 120 Cities

    Dish Network managed to meet the FCC deadline requiring it to expand its 5G service to 120 cities by June 14, 2022.

    Dish Network played a pivotal role in the T-Mobile/Sprint merger, as regulators wanted a fourth nationwide carrier to provide competition and ensure the US wireless industry didn’t consolidate around just three carriers. T-Mobile and Sprint were required to offload spectrum and assets to Dish Network in an effort to help it get up and running as a competitive option.

    One of the requirements, however, was for Dish to cover at least 20% of the US population by June 14. According to the company, it has now achieved nationwide status, covering 120 cities as of June 14.

    Stephen Stokols, CEO of Dish’s Boost Mobile, tweeted the news:

    Access to the most advanced 5G network in the world officially live in over 120 cities today: Genesis5G.com

    Dish has not explicitly said the 120 cities represent 20% of the population, but given how much the company is touting that milestone, it’s a safe bet those cities cross the milestone or are very close. In the meantime, the FCC told CNET it was closely monitoring the situation.

    “Consumers benefit when there is more competition in our wireless industry,” an FCC spokesperson said via email. “We are closely monitoring DISH’s 5G build out to ensure that they are meeting all of their requirements in the law.”

  • T‑Mobile’s Targets the Enterprise with 5G Advanced Network Solutions

    T‑Mobile’s Targets the Enterprise with 5G Advanced Network Solutions

    T-Mobile is looking to leverage the power of its 5G network to help enterprises capitalize on the troves of data they collect.

    Data is increasingly a priceless commodity for businesses of all sizes. Unfortunately, using that data and turning it into actionable insights can be a challenge. T-Mobile is hoping to address that with 5G Advanced Network Solutions (ANS).

    T-Mobile bills 5G ANS as “a suite of supercharged, managed network solutions that give enterprises more flexibility than ever.” The company is leveraging its position as the leading 5G carrier in the US to help customers reduce their latency as much as 50%, compared to Wi-Fi and CBRS spectrum. T-Mobile has also partnered with Dell, Ericsson, and Nokia to make 5G ANS even better.

    “With 5G ANS, we started where T-Mobile always starts: by listening to customers. They told us they need solutions that work TODAY but will also scale tomorrow as part of their digital transformation journey,” said Mike Sievert, CEO, T-Mobile. “With our 5G network, assets and technical leadership, T-Mobile is uniquely equipped to solve the widest array of enterprise challenges, with flexible options, and that’s why we are already seeing industry-leaders use 5G ANS across aviation, entertainment, transportation and more. This is how the 5G leader does 5G enterprise solutions.”

    As part of its services, T-Mobile is leveraging its 5G network to provide customers with three options: Public Mobile Network, Hybrid Mobile Network, and Private Mobile Network. The three options allow customers to choose the solution that’s best for their unique needs.

    T-Mobile’s customers are already praising the impact 5G ANS has had.

    “Making technology driven decisions while flying above the water at highway speeds makes all the difference between winning and losing. It also gives fans an amazing viewing experience,” said Russell Coutts, CEO, SailGP. “With 5G Advanced Network Solutions powering our F50 fleet, we’ve entered a new era of racing. Knowing we have the world’s greatest technology partners enables us to push the boundaries of the sport and capture the attention of the next generation of race fans.”

  • Canada Is the Last ‘Five Eyes’ Country to Ban Huawei

    Canada Is the Last ‘Five Eyes’ Country to Ban Huawei

    Canada is the latest country to ban Huawei, becoming the last of the so-called “Five Eyes” countries to do so.

    Huawei has been widely accused of being a conduit for Beijing’s spying apparatus, leading the US and many of its allies to ban the company’s equipment from their 5G networks. The Five Eyes is an intelligence alliance comprised of the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. While the other four countries had already banned Huawei, Canada has now joined the rest of the alliance in doing so.

    As recently as early 2020, Canada was still undecided about what to do with Huawei, although the country made it clear it would not “get bullied by any other jurisdictions” into making a decision. Its stance began to soften in 2021, with officials indicating they might finally be ready to ban the Chinese firm.

    According to CBC, the Canadian government has not only banned Huawei from participating in future 5G network build-outs, but providers must rip out existing Huawei 5G equipment by June 28, 2024. In addition, any Huawei 4G equipment must be removed by Dec. 31, 2027.

    “This is the right decision and we are pleased to announce it today because it will secure our network for generations to come,” Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said in a news conference Thursday.

  • AT&T the First Carrier to Use GPS for 911 Location

    AT&T the First Carrier to Use GPS for 911 Location

    AT&T claims it is the first US carrier to switch over to using GPS for 911 location.

    The majority of wireless carriers use cell phone towers to pinpoint the location of individuals calling 911. Unfortunately, the method isn’t always as precise as necessary. What’s more, depending on what call center receives the call, it can take longer than necessary for first responders to arrive at the scene, according to The Verge.

    AT&T is now implementing GPS location for 911, which should help address these issues. AT&T says the upgraded service won’t roll out nationwide at first, but the company already covers Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Guam.

    The company will continue to expand the service and says it will cover the entire nation by the end of June.

  • 5G Infrastructure Market Set to Top $95 Billion by 2030

    5G Infrastructure Market Set to Top $95 Billion by 2030

    The latest generation of wireless technology is still in its relative infancy, but the industry is growing at an incredible rate, eventually expected to top $95 billion by 2030.

    The latest wireless technology has wide application behind just cell phones, with industries eager to take advantage of the speed 5G offers. According to a report by Grand View Research, these factors are driving 5G growth, with the 5G infrastructure market growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.2% from 2022 to 2030. By 2030, revenue is expected to hit $95.88 billion.

    There are a number of industries driving the expansion of 5G, including augmented and virtual reality, industrial application communication, and telemedicine. Another major driver is the shipping industry, with 5G providing an effective way for companies to monitor ships and containers. Similarly, government services are increasingly adopting 5G, using it to help first responders stay connected.

    The full report is well-worth a read and gives insight into the entire industry, as well as specific regions. One thing is clear, however: The 5G industry is just getting started.

  • Dish Bleeding Phone & TV Customers, Promises Major 5G Expansion

    Dish Bleeding Phone & TV Customers, Promises Major 5G Expansion

    Dish Network’s 5G ambitions are off to an ignominious start, with the company losing hundreds of thousands of phone customers, while still promising a major 5G expansion.

    Dish is working to rollout a 5G network as the fourth nationwide carrier in the US. Unfortunately for Dish, rolling out a 5G network is not an easy proposition, and the company has lost 343,000 net wireless subscribers in the first quarter of 2022. This is up from 161,000 subscribers in the year-ago quarter.

    The news wasn’t much better for its satellite TV service, with the company losing 462,000 subscribers, compared to 230,000 in the year-ago quarter.

    Despite the bad news, according to CNET, Dish has promised its 5G network will cover one-fifth of the US by the middle of June 2022, despite only covering a single city at the time of writing.

    Dish gained a large amount of spectrum and resources as a byproduct of T-Mobile’s acquisition of Sprint. Both companies were forced to divest themselves of various assets in order to win regulatory approval. In particular, regulators were concerned about the industry consolidating from four to three nationwide wireless carriers. The goal was to help Dish replace Sprint as the fourth.

    Only time will tell if Dish is able to successfully fill that role.

  • T-Mobile’s 5G Network Fuels Record Quarter

    T-Mobile’s 5G Network Fuels Record Quarter

    T-Mobile delivered another stellar quarter, setting a Q1 record and leading the industry in key areas.

    T-Mobile reported 348,000 postpaid net account additions in Q1, as well as 1.3 million postpaid net customer additions. Both figures were industry-leading, with the former being a Q1 company record and the latter being the best Q1 results in eight years.

    Interestingly, another bright spot for the company was its broadband internet service. T-Mobile racked up 338,000 net customer additions, another industry best and company record.

    “T-Mobile continues to be the growth leader in this industry, with another beat and raise quarter that delivered front-of-the-pack postpaid, new account, and broadband customer results,” said Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile. “Only the Un-carrier’s unparalleled network leadership in the 5G era has enabled us to give customers the best network and best value without compromise, and effectively solve one of the most prevalent pain points in the wireless industry. And we are accomplishing this while advancing our integration and delivering bigger synergies faster than expected. I’m excited to carry our momentum forward through the rest of the year.”

  • Sprint CDMA Gets Another Brief Lease on Life

    Sprint CDMA Gets Another Brief Lease on Life

    T-Mobile is expending its shutdown date for Sprint’s CDMA network, giving devices reliant on it a brief lease on life.

    T-Mobile bought Sprint in April 2020 and has been working to integrate the latter’s spectrum in its own network. In order to fully do that, however, T-Mobile plans to shut down Sprint’s CDMA network, freeing up that spectrum. The company was planning to shut down Sprint’s network on March 31, 2022, but the company has evidently delayed the shutdown date by a couple of months.

    According to SoftBank, Sprint’s former owner, T-Mobile now plans to shutdown the old CDMA network on May 31, 2022.

    Sprint will be shutting down gradually its CDMA network towards Thursday, May 31, 2022※1. In the shut down area, you may not be able to make a voice call or it may be temporarily out of service. In order to respond to this shutdown and to ensure the stable use of the America Flat-rate option, customers using the option will need to update their USIM card.

    Interestingly, SoftBank says the date may be postponed again.

    Due to the circumstance of Sprint, the date has been postponed from March 31, 2022 to May 31, 2022. Incidentally, there is a possibility that the date of May 31 will be rescheduled in future.

  • KeyBanc Cites T-Mobile’s ‘Best-in-Class 5G Network’ As Reason For Upgrade

    KeyBanc Cites T-Mobile’s ‘Best-in-Class 5G Network’ As Reason For Upgrade

    T-Mobile’s 5G network has received a major endorsement, with KeyBanc Capital Markets upgrading the stock as a result of its “best-in-class 5G network.”

    Once a distant third-place carrier, behind Verizon and AT&T, T-Mobile has become the company to beat in the 5G race after its acquisition of Sprint. The magenta carrier purchased Sprint to gain access to that company’s wealth of mid-band spectrum, considered ideal for 5G deployment. Meanwhile, Verizon and AT&T have been playing catchup, spending billions to acquire the spectrum they needed to compete.

    Keybanc evidently agrees with T-Mobile’s leading position, with analyst Brandon Nispel upgrading the stock, according to Seeking Alpha. The upgrade follows a downgrade in August 2021.

    “Our August downgrade was based on the view that competition in wireless was increasing, expectations for growth were high, and valuation represented too substantial of a premium,” Nispel wrote in a note to clients. “While we still see the wireless market as increasingly competitive from Cable, we believe [T-Mobile] should continue to take substantially more share than AT&T and Verizon.”

    The upgrade is good news for T-Mobile and a validation of its 5G strategy.

  • Google Is Crippling Recent Pixels, Refusing to Enable C-Band 5G

    Google Is Crippling Recent Pixels, Refusing to Enable C-Band 5G

    Google is refusing to update recent Pixel smartphones with C-band 5G, despite the fact the hardware can support it.

    The current generation of Google smartphone is the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Nonetheless, the Pixel 5a is still a very popular device, especially since Google still sells it unlocked for $449. Unfortunately, Google has said it will not activate C-band 5G on the Pixel 5a, 5, or 4a 5G, according to The Verge. All three devices have the hardware to support C-band, with the 5 even having FCC approval, and just need a software update for activation.

    The news is especially unfortunate since both Verizon and AT&T are investing heavily in C-band spectrum, considered the ideal option to provide the best combination of speed, range, and building penetration.

    Leaving recent Pixels out of the C-band upgrade is a low blow to the company’s customers, especially those that purchased brand-new 5a devices barely six months ago. Google already struggles to match Apple’s reputation for supporting iPhones six and seven years after release. Refusing to activate a critical feature a mere six months later, however, is a new low.

  • The Latest iPad Air May Have Serious Build Quality Issues

    The Latest iPad Air May Have Serious Build Quality Issues

    Apple thrilled iPad users with the release of the latest iPad Air 5, but not everyone is happy with its build quality.

    Apple unveiled the iPad Air 5, complete with 5G and more powerful M1 chip, as part of its Peak Performance event in early March. The release was widely praised, with the new model being powerful enough to make people wonder if the iPad Pro is obsolete.

    Despite the initial enthusiasm, not everyone is happy with the Air. First noticed by iMore, users are complaining on Reddit about the device’s build quality, specifically the aluminum back panel. The aluminum seems to be thinner than on previous models, causing it to creak under even the slightest pressure.

    I ordered and received two blue iPad Air 2022 today and I’m a bit shocked. The aluminium backplate is a lot thinner than on the iPad 4 which I also have. You can almost feel the battery through the plate when you hold the device. Both iPads have the same feeling and are making creaking noises when you hold them. This did not happen on the iPad Air 4. Both are going back but is it just me? I also asked a second person and she felt it too.

    It remains to be seen if the issue is restricted to a small subset of the new model, or if it’s a systemic flaw.

  • Verizon Strikes Deal With Satellite Companies for Early C-Band Access

    Verizon Strikes Deal With Satellite Companies for Early C-Band Access

    Verizon has struck a deal with satellite companies to gain early access to the C-band spectrum it won in a recent FCC auction.

    C-band is critical to the successful rollout of 5G, providing the perfect blend of range, speed, and building penetration. A large portion of applicable spectrum is tied up by satellite providers, scheduled to be released in December 2023.

    Verizon says it has negotiated with the satellite companies to release the spectrum earlier than expected, which will allow the company to cover 175 million with its C-band spectrum by the end of 2022.

    “This early spectrum clearance is just the latest development that allows us to bring 5G Ultra Wideband to our customers faster,” said Kyle Malady, EVP and President of Global Network and Technology. “We’ve been able to accelerate deployment because we’re driving more efficiency and coverage from the C-band spectrum, leveraging opportunities like the one we are announcing today, and leveraging our already in place infrastructure. In my career with Verizon, I have never experienced a network deployment move so quickly.”

  • T-Mobile and BMW Partner to Deliver First 5G-Connect Car

    T-Mobile and BMW Partner to Deliver First 5G-Connect Car

    T-Mobile and BMW are partnering to deliver the first 5G-connected car in the US, powered by T-Mobile Magenta Drive.

    Available to postpaid customers for $20 a month, T-Mobile Magenta Drive for BMW gives eligible vehicles full 5G connectivity, providing hotspot access to up to 10 devices simultaneously. The feature also integrates a user’s phone number, allowing them to leave their phone behind and still make calls from their car.

    T-Mobile and BMW tout the advanced antenna system in the BMW iX and i4, a system that compliments T-Mobile’s industry-leading 5G coverage and access.

    “In 2019 we lit up the first nationwide 5G network, and today we mark another milestone that builds on our 5G leadership,” said Callie Field, President, T-Mobile Business Group. “In another 5G first, we’ve delivered America’s first 5G connected cars, and we’re honored to do it together with BMW, who entrust their vehicles’ connectivity to T-Mobile.”

  • FCC Bans Pacific Networks And ComNet Over Espionage Concerns

    FCC Bans Pacific Networks And ComNet Over Espionage Concerns

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned two more telecom companies from China from operating in the US.

    For the last several years, the US has been cracking down on Chinese firms over espionage concerns. While virtually all companies are required to help Beijing when called on, some are viewed as especially close to the Chinese government, and therefore a greater security risk.

    Pacific Networks and ComNet are the latest to have their authority to operate within the US revoked, essentially banning them.

    “The Federal Communications Commission adopted an Order ending the ability of Pacific Networks Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, ComNet (USA) LLC, to provide domestic interstate and international telecommunications services within the United States,” reads the FCC’s statement. “The Order on Revocation and Termination directs the companies to discontinue any domestic or international services that they provide pursuant to their section 214 authority within sixty days following the release of the Order. Based on input from Executive Branch agencies, thorough review of the companies’ responses in this proceeding, the public record, and the FCC’s public interest analysis under the law, the Commission finds that today’s action safeguards the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure from potential security threats.”

  • T-Mobile to Triple Mid-Band 5G Coverage in 2022

    T-Mobile to Triple Mid-Band 5G Coverage in 2022

    T-Mobile is looking to expand its lead in the US 5G market, planning to triple its mid-band 5G coverage in 2022.

    T-Mobile purchased Sprint largely to get the latter company’s wealth of mid-band spectrum. Considered the ideal compromise between speed and coverage, mid-band is essential to the successful rollout of 5G.

    While T-Mobile already covers the majority of the US population, the company wants to expand its physical coverage to include rural areas where the population density is relatively low, according to PCMag.

    “We’re going to have materially more macro-cell sites than our competition,” President of Technology Neville Ray said. “This is a macro build, with large volumes of macro sites.”

    The expansion will help cover the 40% of the US that includes “small markets and rural areas,” Ray said.

    Verizon has traditionally been the carrier that offered the best rural coverage. If T-Mobile’s plans come to fruition, it may give Verizon a run for its money.

  • 40% of iPhone Users Poised to Buy 5G iPhone SE

    40% of iPhone Users Poised to Buy 5G iPhone SE

    A new survey says a whopping 40% of iPhone users are likely to purchase the upcoming 5G iPhone SE.

    Apple is expected to unveil a new iPhone SE later today, with some reports indicating it may even come it at a mere $199, while still offering 5G. It seems demand for a low-priced, 5G iPhone is high, with a SellCell survey showing 40% would purchase the new phone for themselves or someone else.

    40% of the total (2549 respondents) surveyed stated that they would purchase the iPhone SE 3 2022 either for themselves or for someone else. This 40% comprises people sitting in two separate camps. 24% (616 respondents) of those who said they will purchase the iPhone SE 3 2022 will do so for themselves. The remaining 16% (420 respondents) stated that they would purchase the handset as a gift or for use as a secondary device.

    It remains to be seen if Apple will deliver what analysts are expecting. If it does, however, all indications point to it having a major hit on its hands.

  • China Plans to Add 600,000 5G Base Stations In 2022

    China Plans to Add 600,000 5G Base Stations In 2022

    China is on pace to add some 600,000 5G base stations in 2022, helping the country solidify its position as the leading 5G nation.

    China jumped to an early lead in the 5G race and, according to Tech Wire Asia, the country is planning some major expansion in 2022, adding some 600,000 base stations. The country already has 5G coverage in every major city, as well as 87% of rural areas, far ahead of the US and many other countries.

    The additional 600,000 stations will bring the country’s total to 2 million. The expansion should add to the coverage, speed, and reliability of China’s 5G network.

    This is likely to further increase concerns over the slow pace of 5G deployment in the US, something that has already been at the center of discourse and discussion. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has been a critic of the US 5G rollout for some time.

    “China is 10x ahead of us in the 5G space. We’ve ceded semiconductor leadership to East Asia. This is a national emergency. We must take action now if we want to maintain U.S. competitiveness in the future.”

    -Eric Schmidt (@ericschmidt), March 7, 2021

    More recently, Schmidt co-authored an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal saying that 5G should be a “national priority” for the US.