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  • Nearly 100,000 Starlink Users Petition FCC to Block Dish’s 12GHz 5G

    Nearly 100,000 Starlink Users Petition FCC to Block Dish’s 12GHz 5G

    Starlink’s objections to Dish Network’s 5G plans have received a major boost, with nearly 100,000 users petitioning the FCC in support of Starlink.

    SpaceX sounded the alarm over Dish’s plans to use spectrum in the 12GHz band for its 5G rollout. Since SpaceX relies on that spectrum for the downlink from satellite to ground-based terminals, the company says Dish’s plans will result in outages 74% of the time for Starlink customers in the US. Those customers appear to be genuinely concerned, with 95,703 petitioning the FCC at the time of writing.

    SpaceX minced no words in its letter to the FCC, saying Dish and wireless firm RS Access were flawed and questioned whether the two companies intentionally misled the FCC with their findings.

    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.

    SpaceX actively recruited its users to petition the FCC, even providing a couple of pre-written forms for users. These forms are why most of the petitions appear to start with one of two opening lines.

    Given how hard the FCC has been working to help close the “digital divide” in the US – the gap between the availability and quality of internet access in urban and rural areas – the agency is sure to take note of these petitions.

  • Apple’s 5G Modem Efforts ‘May Have Failed’ and Qualcomm Benefits

    Apple’s 5G Modem Efforts ‘May Have Failed’ and Qualcomm Benefits

    Apple may be dealing with an uncharacteristic failure, with its 5G modem development efforts not going according to plans.

    Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted the news early Tuesday afternoon. Kuo is well-respected for his track record of being right far more often than not in his Apple predictions.

    Apple purchased Intel’s 5G modem business after the latter failed to make significant headway against Qualcomm’s market dominance. At the time, it was believed that Apple was hoping to use the purchase to create its own modems for the 2022 iPhones. When that didn’t happen, some believed Apple would make the change in the 2023 lineup.

    Kuo believes Qualcomm is now on target to exceed revenue expectations for the second half of 2023 and the first half of 2024, thanks to being the iPhone’s sole modem supplier.

    While the company still needs to diversify beyond its reliance on Apple, Kuo says, “by the time Apple succeeds and can replace Qualcomm, Qualcomm’s other new businesses should have grown enough to significantly offset the negative impacts caused by the order loss of iPhone 5G chips.”

  • 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.”

  • 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.”

  • 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.”

  • 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.

  • 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.”

  • 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.

  • Apple Peak Performance: iPhone 13 SE

    Apple Peak Performance: iPhone 13 SE

    At Apple’s Peak Performance event, CEO Tim Cook took the wraps off the iPhone 13 SE, following months of rumors and anticipation.

    The new iPhone 13 SE will be powered by the same A15 Bionic chip as the rest of the iPhone 13 line, making it up to 1.8x faster than the iPhone 8. Apple’s Francesca Sweet also pointed out the A15 Bionic is faster than anything in the Android ecosystem.

    The new phone features the same aluminum and glass design, including the same glass as in the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro. Sweet says its the strongest glass in any iPhone. The new model comes Midnight, Starlight, and Product Red colors.

    As predicted, the new model features 5G, but is significantly more expensive than some had projected. Some analysts thought Apple may introduce the iPhone 13 SE with a starting price of $199. Unfortunately, the starting price point is $449.

  • 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.

  • Verizon to Cover 175 Million People With 5G Ultra Wideband by 2022 Year-End

    Verizon to Cover 175 Million People With 5G Ultra Wideband by 2022 Year-End

    Verizon has announced it plans to provide 175 million people with 5G Ultra Wideband by the end of 2022, much sooner than originally expected.

    5G Ultra Wideband is the umbrella term Verizon uses to refer to its mmWave and C-band flavors of 5G, comprised of high-band and mid-band spectrum respectively. The company has invested billions of dollars purchasing C-band spectrum, widely considered the sweet spot for speed and range, to compliment its fastest mmWave spectrum, which has much shorter range.

    The investments have paid off, with the company saying it will reach 175 million people by the end of 2022 instead of in 2023, as it originally projected.

    “Through our deliberate strategy of investment and divestment we have already significantly increased the size of our addressable market which, over the next 5 years, should grow an additional $120B. We chose a strategy where we not only participate in a much larger market but also a market where we are in the leading position in our paths to growth,” said Hans Vestberg, Verizon Chairman and CEO. “Verizon’s transformative technology and Network-as-a-Service platform is what enables the 5G Economy and makes us the partner of choice for key customers and applications providers. Our high-capacity, low-latency network delivers a superior, unmatched experience that will enable all of our stakeholders to live, work and play in new and amazing ways for years to come.”

  • FCC Wants Carriers to Start Working on 6G

    FCC Wants Carriers to Start Working on 6G

    Carriers may just be rolling out 5G in the US, and much of the world, but FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel wants them to start working on 6G.

    The 5G rollout in the US has been particularly rocky. Carriers were not unified in their strategy and selection of bandwidth, with only T-Mobile seeming to have a comprehensive strategy from the outset. In time, AT&T and Verizon both adopted a similar approach to T-Mobile, but both carriers ran into issues with the FAA and airline industry when trying to deploy a key portion of their spectrum. The issues even grabbed the attention of Congress, with lawmakers criticizing the agencies and industry for the botched rollout.

    It seems Rosenworcel is eager to avoid such problems in the future, and is asking carriers to start planning for the next generation of wireless technology now, according to Digital Trends.

    “It’s not too early to harmonize these efforts around the world, because that’s how we will ensure that this next generation can reach everyone everywhere,” Rosenworcel said during her MWC keynote in Barcelona.

    “Let’s not forget the lessons we’ve learned with millimeter wave spectrum and 5G,” Rosenworcel continued. “These waves are fragile. And while there’s a lot of this spectrum to deploy, it doesn’t travel very far, and right now deploying it is awfully costly.”

  • Apple’s Next iPhone May Be $199 and Have 5G

    Apple’s Next iPhone May Be $199 and Have 5G

    Apple is reportedly preparing to release an updated iPhone SE with 5G, and it may cost as little as $199.

    The last iPhone SE was a sleeper hit for Apple, a phone that included the features most people care about, while still being reasonably priced. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has an excellent track record for reliably predicting Apple’s moves, the next iPhone SE will be released in March.

    The new model is expected to have 5G, and will likely maintain a similar size and design as the current model. The big news, however, is that Apple may release the phone for as little as $199, opening the door for the company to make major headway in markets like India.

    “A device priced at $200 could make inroads in regions like Africa, South America and parts of Asia that are currently Android strongholds,” writes Gurman. “That would let Apple Inc. sign up more customers for services, potentially making a low-end iPhone quite lucrative for Apple in the long run. But so far, the company has steered well clear of that approach.”

    If Gurman’s prediction is correct, Apple may find itself with a sudden, and massive, influx of new customers.

  • BlackRock Selects Verizon For On Site 5G Private Network

    BlackRock Selects Verizon For On Site 5G Private Network

    BlackRock has selected Verizon to provide it with an on site 5G private network, a big win for the wireless carrier.

    BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager and, as such, depends on fast reliable internet. The company has reached an agreement with the largest US wireless to provide private 5G for its global headquarters in New York.

    While 5G is often talked about in the realm of smartphones and tables, the next-generation wireless tech has countless applications for businesses and networks. With speeds reaching into the gigabits per second, private 5G networks can offer speed and security that traditional internet providers are hard-pressed to match.

    “5G Ultra Wideband is the platform for 21st century business and should be a prerequisite for any workplace that aims to be state of the art and future ready,” said Tami Erwin, CEO of Verizon Business. “BlackRock’s decision to outfit their new headquarters with On Site 5G from Verizon Business puts them at the forefront of data-centric innovation, in full view of clients, guests and partners, who can enjoy the on-premises private network and all its benefits as well.”

    “Our vision from the very beginning was to create a world-class, tech-centric experience for our people and our clients,” said Rob Goldstein, COO of BlackRock. “Partnering with Verizon Business to deploy On Site 5G at our new headquarters will help us turn that vision into reality. As we usher in a new world of work, the vibrant and dynamic environment that we are looking to create will give our people the best opportunities to succeed and better serve our clients.”