How Dish Network plans to become a cell phone company in 2020
Dish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen believes his company could be a significant competitor in the US consumer wireless business.
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One way to invest in the telecom boom
5G wireless is a reality, and it's gearing up for broad adoption. So it should come as no surprise that there is now a fund solely dedicated to the red hot technology.
T-Mobile, Sprint head to court to defend merger
Attorneys general from more than a dozen states are flexing their legal muscles in a landmark trial that could block T-Mobile's $26 billion merger with Sprint.
T-Mobile launches nationwide 5G
T-Mobile on Monday announced the launch of its nationwide 5G network, in what CEO John Legere called "a huge step towards 5G for all."
Apple expected to launch four 5G iPhones in 2020, JPMorgan says
Apple is expected to release four 5G-capable iPhones in 2020, according to a forecast report from JPMorgan released Monday.
8 tech gadgets that work offline
It's been a brutal year for data breaches and tech gadget hacks. Technology has unquestionably made life easier in many ways, but being connected to the internet opens up a whole host of concerns.
AT&T, Microsoft announce early result of 5G-cloud partnership
AT&T and Microsoft have announced the next phase of a partnership that's aimed at advancing development in two of the buzziest areas of tech: 5G and cloud computing.
Ryan Reynolds purchases ownership stake in Mint Mobile
Actor Ryan Reynolds is diversifying his portfolio with the purchase of an ownership stake in mobile wireless provider Mint Mobile.
Sprint may soon be a dead brand
Sprint is a storied American brand, but it's one that could cease to exist if its $26 billion merger with T-Mobile is approved.
Trump wants Apple to be 'building' 5G
President Donald Trump tweeted yesterday after a visit the manufacturing facility in Austin Texas where Apple's Mac Pro is made. His comments raised a lot of questions.
Google Stadia is here, but there are still huge issues
Just days before Google launched its long-awaited video game service, the company announced it would nearly double the number of titles available to play on day one. But even that last-minute move won't be enough to guarantee it succeeds in the increasingly competitive gaming market.
T-Mobile CEO John Legere in talks to take over top job at WeWork
T-Mobile and Sprint are hoping to complete their merger soon. But the man positioned to head that new company is in talks to lead another major undertaking: a rescue mission for WeWork.
FCC greenlights T-Mobile, Sprint merger
The Federal Communications Commission formally approved T-Mobile's acquisition of Sprint on Tuesday, handing the two companies another victory as they seek to complete a $26 billion merger in the face of stiff opposition by more than a dozen state attorneys general and consumer advocacy groups.
AT&T to pay $60M over claims about misleading 'unlimited' data plans
AT&T agreed to a $60 million settlement over allegations it misled more than 3.5 million customers by charging them for "unlimited" data plans while reducing their data speeds when their usage exceeded a certain amount.
Huawei, ZTE could lose US business
The US Federal Communications Commission wants to place more restrictions on Huawei and ZTE by barring companies that receive government money from purchasing equipment or services from the Chinese tech firms.
Verizon partnership aims to show how 5G will disrupt manufacturing
5G is inching closer to becoming a reality for many people, and there's no question it will make devices faster, smarter and more connected.
Europe warns 5G networks could be hit by state-backed hackers
The European Union has warned that 5G networks could be left vulnerable to attack from state-backed hackers if operators use too many parts from a single supplier.
Vodafone tests tech to expand in Europe
Vodafone is testing technology in Europe that could break the stranglehold on telecom equipment enjoyed by Ericsson, Nokia and Huawei.
The biggest thing Apple didn't announce at its iPhone event
The giant elephant in the room at Apple's iPhone launch event on Tuesday starts with a 5 and ends with a G.
An iPhone 11 Pro? What to expect at Apple's big event
Apple will likely unveil new iPhones during a closely watched media event on Tuesday — but don't expect anything foldable, 5G capable or radically different from the year before.
DHS watchdog: FEMA's IT issues 'hindered' response to 2017 hurricanes
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017 was "hindered" by the agency's IT resources, which led to employees having to use personal computers and public wireless networks during its recovery effort, the Department of Homeland Security inspector general said in a report released Tuesday.
Court deals blow to FCC's bid to speed 5G rollout
The Federal Communications Commission tried to expedite the rollout of 5G wireless technology by cutting red tape. Now a US court has found the regulators erred in trying to exempt 5G cell sites from environmental impact and historic preservation reviews.
5G will soon change your life. But first, you'll have to find it
Self-driving cars. Robotic surgeries. Toothbrushes that detect when you're sick.
Samsung's Note10 finally bids farewell to headphone jack
When Apple removed the headphone jack from its iPhone 7 in 2016, Samsung pushed out a series of ads mocking the decision. Some executives even threw shade at its biggest competitor during a demo of wired headphones at a big product launch.
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