5G

In telecommunications, 5G is the fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks, which cellular phone companies began deploying worldwide in 2019, and is the planned successor to the 4G networks which provide connectivity to most current cellphones.

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5G Powers Businesses’ Contactless Shopping, Untethered Internet Access, Backup Connections
5G Powers Businesses’ Contactless Shopping, Untethered Internet Access, Backup Connections
May 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Contactless shopping at portable shops, untethered internet access at pop-up locations and backup connections for wired connections are three 5G use cases promoted by carriers...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Dish Taps Samsung for 5G Products
Today in the Connected Economy: Dish Taps Samsung for 5G Products
May 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Samsung makes a deal with Dish to sell equipment for its soon-to-launch American 5G network. Also, restaurant software firm Toast...

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Samsung Agrees to Supply Dish Network 5G Equipment
Samsung Agrees to Supply Dish Network 5G Equipment
May 03, 2022  |  Technology

Samsung has inked a multi-year deal to sell equipment to Dish for its American 5G network. As Reuters reported Tuesday (May 3), the agreement marks...

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Slow 5G Uptake Could Be Achilles Heel of Metaverse’s Retail Rollout
Slow 5G Uptake Could Be Achilles Heel of Metaverse’s Retail Rollout
April 25, 2022  |  Metaverse

Any Big Tech company can also be a retailer. At least Meta, formerly known as Facebook, might hope so. OK, the idea that Meta is...

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European Commission Approves €2B to Support Launch of 5G Mobile Networks in Italy
European Commission Approves €2B to Support Launch of 5G Mobile Networks in Italy
April 25, 2022  |  Technology

The European Commission has approved a €2 billion ($2.1 billion) Italian initiative to roll out high-performing 5G mobile networks, the executive branch of the European...

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Today in Retail: Sezzle Canada Adds Walmart, Uber, More; Walmart Increases Driver Pay, Rolls out Private Fleet Program
Today in Retail: Sezzle Canada Adds Walmart, Uber, More; Walmart Increases Driver Pay, Rolls out...
April 07, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, Sezzle Canada expands its reach, while Walmart hands out pay raises to drivers. Plus, Wing begins drone delivery of medications and more,...

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Verizon Teams With Nova Credit to Offer US Newcomers Flexible 5G Plans
Verizon Teams With Nova Credit to Offer US Newcomers Flexible 5G Plans
March 31, 2022  |  Partnerships

Verizon and Nova Credit are partnering to offer newcomers to the U.S. the ability to access the latest smartphone devices and flexible 5G unlimited cellular...

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T-Mobile Says 5G Hype Has Outpaced Developers
T-Mobile Says 5G Hype Has Outpaced Developers
March 30, 2022  |  Technology

There has been much hype around 5G, but developers haven’t delivered many products that use it to its full potential, T-Mobile said when rolling out...

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5G, eSIM Turn Cars Into Cellphones, WiFi Hotspots
5G, eSIM Turn Cars Into Cellphones, WiFi Hotspots
March 23, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Making and receiving phone calls, streaming content, downloading software updates and serving as WiFi hotspot for other devices will increasingly be done by cars —...

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