For years, 5G mobile networking has been the golden goose egg that many mobile device manufacturers and carriers have been striving for. And now more than ever, that dream is very much a reality. 5G ...

It's hard to believe nowadays, but in a simpler time, cellphones really were called "cell phones," not dumbphones, smartphones, feature phones, or superphones. They bulged in your pocket -- if they ...

In 2019, most of the networks in first-developed countries gave the initial kick in the fifth-gen network. It promises astonishing speeds and much more than that. The new network standard opens a wide ...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming society. Connectivity is paramount for people and machines alike. As humans interact more with devices for purposes that might be professional or ...

The story of mobile communication is a saga of human ingenuity, relentless innovation, and a continuous quest for connection. It's a journey that began with bulky devices delivering grainy calls and ...

Shara Tibken was a managing editor at CNET News, overseeing a team covering tech policy, EU tech, mobile and the digital divide. She previously covered mobile as a senior reporter at CNET and also ...

As 3G mobile networks continue to gradually be phased out by network operators, telcos are freeing up vital resources in the form of spectrum to support their respective 4G and 5G networks. But before ...

Everybody loves speedy internet, so it’s no surprise that every major telecom in the world is working to make it even faster. Smartphones, watches, homes, and cars are increasingly requiring stable ...

Sunsets are beautiful — unless you’re talking about the sunset of a cellular network you’re unprepared for. Ad Loading... You’ve probably heard about 5G. This fifth generation of cellular services ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Over the weekend, I was in a great spot to do a little mobile network speed testing. I did a 5G speed test, ...

The sequencing reflects how stubbornly low-end devices and machine-to-machine sensors remain tied to legacy connectivity.