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technology2 days ago•6 min saved

FWA and Starlink reshape broadband as the big carriers loosen their grip

Fixed Wireless Access is expanding rapidly, with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon driving a shift away from the traditional cable/fiber duopoly. T-Mobile leads with more than 9 million FWA subscribers, while Verizon and AT&T also add millions more, often targeting postpaid and prepaid customers. Starlink and rural WISPs further diversify options, promising broader availability and potentially lower prices, though the overall impact on pricing and market power remains evolving.

via PhoneArena|

#5g #broadband #fwa

technology5 days ago•4 min saved

Flipper One Debuts as a High-Power Multi-Tool PC for Tinkerers

Flipper unveils the Flipper One, a companion to Flipper Zero designed for networking, data transfer, and local AI. Packing an 8-core RK3576, 8GB RAM, Linux OS, Mali-G52 GPU, and an NPU, it supports 5G, Wi‑Fi 6E, two 1Gbps WAN/LAN ports, and USB-Ethernet up to 5Gbps, with additional modules for 5G. Flipper is also opening all internal development discussions via a public Developer Portal. A release date and price are not yet disclosed, and the One is positioned alongside but not as a replacement for the original Flipper Zero.

via PCMag|

#5g #flipper-one #linux

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Brings 5G, AI, and Faster Charging to Samsung’s Wearables

Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 alongside the Galaxy Watch 9, featuring a Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset with 30% better battery efficiency, on-device AI, improved graphics, longer battery life, and faster charging (rumored 50% in 10 minutes). It also adds 5G connectivity, upgraded health sensors, and a brighter display (rumored up to 4,000 nits) in a design that preserves the Ultra line’s look; launch is expected in London in late June or early July.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#5g #fast-charging #galaxy-watch-ultra-2

technology1 month ago•12 min saved

Oppo Pad 5 lands in Europe with 120 Hz display but trimmed Chinese specs

Oppo has started selling the Pad 5 tablet in Europe (Wi‑Fi and 5G) with ColorOS 16, but the European version downgrades several Chinese-specs: a smaller 10,050 mAh battery with 33 W charging and a 2,800×1,980, 120 Hz display versus the Chinese model's 10,420 mAh/67 W and 12.1-inch, 304 PPI, 144 Hz panel. It’s powered by a Dimensity 9400 Plus, ships with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, and comes in Starlight Black. Prices start at €459 for Wi‑Fi in Germany (€399 in Spain), with the 5G variant at €529 in Germany.

via Notebookcheck|

#120-hz-display #5g #europe-release

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Balloon‑Born 5G Bridge Nears Commercial Flight Tests

Sceye finished a 12‑day endurance test of its High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS), a helium balloon design to deliver stratosphere-based 5G Internet and bridge satellite and ground networks, with plans for upcoming commercial trials targeting ground-area coverage.

via CNET|

#5g #haps #internet-in-the-sky

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Leaks Point to Snapdragon Power, 5G and Satellite Connectivity

Leaks suggest the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will switch from Exynos to Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite on a 3nm process, add built-in 5G and NB-NTN satellite connectivity, enable on-device AI with a refined BioActive sensor suite, offer a longer 3.5–4 day battery, and debut at July 2026's Unpacked with a starting price around $649.99/£599.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#5g #galaxy-watch-ultra-2 #samsung

technology2 months ago•12 min saved

Lenovo refreshes ThinkPad P1 with Gen 9, Panther Lake H inside

Lenovo unveils the ThinkPad P1 Gen 9, a mostly internal update that replaces Arrow Lake H with Panther Lake H CPUs, bumps RAM to up to 96 GB, keeps Nvidia RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell GPUs, adds 5G, and ships in June 2026 (pricing has not yet been announced).

via Notebookcheck|

#5g #lenovo #p1-gen9

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Goes All-In on 5G Independence

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 introduces full 5G connectivity, enabling calls, streaming, and web access directly from the wrist without a phone. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite chip to boost performance and 5G integration, the premium Ultra lineup aims to stand out amid competition, but battery life remains a challenge as it eyes a Summer 2026 launch.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#5g #samsung #smartwatch

technology3 months ago•5 min saved

Isolated Glitch Hits Apple's Homegrown C1X Modem in iPhone Air

A Reddit post reports a hardware-level failure in Apple's in-house C1X 5G modem in the iPhone Air, with the device losing cellular reception and showing no signal despite troubleshooting; Apple typically investigates and replaces defective units, but there’s no evidence yet of a widespread issue. The C1X is expected to appear in the iPhone 17e next month, with rumors of a next-gen C2 modem in future models.

via MacRumors|

#5g #apple #c1x

technology4 months ago•7 min saved

Verizon outage traced to a buggy 5G SA core update, not a cyberattack

Verizon’s nearly 10-hour outage knocked out voice, text, and data across broad areas; the carrier has given few specifics, but market analyst Roger Entner of Recon Analytics believes a buggy early-morning update to the 5G Standalone core likely caused a cascading failure, with VNF dependencies potentially desynced. Some users also reported temporary 5G SA disablement in certain areas. Verizon apologized and offered a $20 credit, as the company faces leadership changes and competition from AT&T and T-Mobile.

via PhoneArena|

#5g #5g-sa #outage

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Verizon Restores Service After 10-Hour Outage, Offers Customer Credits

Verizon says mobile service has been restored after a 10-hour outage that disrupted calls, texts and data for hundreds of thousands of users, with account credits planned for affected customers; there’s no indication of a cyberattack, and the FCC plans to review the incident. Some cities warned residents to use other carriers for emergency calls, and Downdetector logged about 2.2 million outage reports in the last day.

via Reuters|

#5g #fcc #outage

technology4 months ago•1 min saved

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ and A9 Plus Now Available with 5G and Discounts

Google Fi has launched its first tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G, featuring an 11-inch display, 5G connectivity, and a range of upgraded specs, available for $279.99 or $199.99 for existing subscribers.

via 9to5Google|

#5g #android-16 #google-fi

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Verizon's Dividend Stability and Investment Risks Under Scrutiny

Verizon and AT&T reported Q3 results with Verizon focusing on wireless pricing and customer retention, raising its dividend for the 19th year, while AT&T emphasized fiber broadband growth and a major spectrum purchase to expand 5G, highlighting their different strategic paths in the telecom industry.

via Yahoo Finance|

#5g #atandt #business

business7 months ago•1 min saved

Nvidia invests $1 billion in Nokia to boost AI networking

Nvidia has taken a $1 billion stake in Nokia, leading to an 18% rise in Nokia's shares, and the companies will collaborate on developing 6G technology and integrating Nvidia's chips into Nokia's 5G and 6G software, signaling a strategic move in AI and telecommunications.

via CNBC|

#5g #ai #business

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Mint Mobile Launches Affordable 5G Home Internet Starting at $30

Mint Mobile offers a very affordable 5G home internet plan starting at $30 per month for new customers who also have a Mint phone plan and pay upfront for at least three months, but the actual cost can vary up to $50 depending on the plan details. The service provides comparable speeds to T-Mobile's 5G home internet, with some limitations like data throttling after 1-1.2 TB and fewer perks. The pricing structure is complex, requiring upfront payments and specific plan combinations, making it a potentially good option depending on location and user needs.

via The Verge|

#5g #cost #home-internet