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Not even the coronavirus can derail 5G's global momentum

Not even the coronavirus can derail 5G's global momentum

The pandemic has caused hiccups in some regions, but the super-fast wireless tech keeps rolling out.

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5G will change the way we play games and use VR

5G will change the way we play games and use VR

Superfast wireless and better technology could change how we play games and interact with computers -- again.

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How 5G antennas will get built near you

How 5G antennas will get built near you

CNET Now What looks at the hurdles in the way of getting 5G networks fully in place.

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Everything you need to know about the wireless revolution

Everything you need to know about the wireless revolution

A big boost in speed and responsiveness is just the tip of the iceberg for the next-generation cellular technology being rolled out now.

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5G may mean you'll never need to see a doctor again

5G may mean you'll never need to see a doctor again

Amid pandemic-induced social distancing, 5G could help us get medical care in a safer, more virtual way.

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China wants to lead the way in 5G

China wants to lead the way in 5G

China isn't the only country jockeying for control. The US dominated 4G's expansion and expects to do the same now.

Is 5G safe? Those new phones have some people worried

Is 5G safe? Those new phones have some people worried

But it’s complicated. Here's everything you need to know about 5G and your health.

5G made simple

5G made simple

The bottom line on the biggest thing in cellular data.

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FCC moves forward in freeing up more midband spectrum for 5G

The agency takes the first steps in its plan to auction off 100MHz of midband spectrum currently used by the military.
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The best internet providers for 2020: Cable vs. DSL vs. satellite and more

We break down speed, price and the pros and cons of every type of internet service -- from dial-up to fiber to 5G.
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AT&T 5G is coming to three Air Force bases

Buckley Air Force Base, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Offutt Air Force Base are getting AT&T 5G.
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What a Trump reelection would mean for the tech world

Issues like the pandemic and the Supreme Court hog the election spotlight, but the tech industry faces massive changes if Trump gets a second term.
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AT&T adds new a Netgear 5G hotspot that you will actually be able to buy

The new device, however, won't be cheap.
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9 great reads from CNET this week

How a smarter toilet in India is changing lives, why space could be our salvation and what some tech employees have against co-workers who are parents.
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All-digital CES 2021 begins unfurling plans, first keynote

The first keynote presentation will come from Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg.
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Verizon's LTE rivals AT&T's and T-Mobile's 5G speed, analyst says

Plus, Verizon has the fastest 5G but the least coverage of the big carriers, according to a new report.
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T-Mobile used a 5G-connected robot to give someone a tattoo

The artist drew the design on a mannequin arm while a robot copied his motions with a needle on a real arm.
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Samsung wins $6.6 billion Verizon deal for network equipment

The contract is a big victory for Samsung's 5G ambitions.
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WHAT IS 5G?

5G is the next generation of wireless networks and promises a mobile experience that's 10x to 100x faster than today's 4G networks.

We say the word promise because we're in the early days of 5G. When more smartphones and networks support 5G tech, it will have far-reaching consequences for consumers, from the cars we drive (or that drive us) to the food we eat to the safety of our roads to the ways we shop to the entertainment we share with family and friends. And that doesn't include things we haven't yet imagined because we've never had the capability to unlock those new scenarios.

Today, 5G may seem confusing even as it's widely hyped. We're here to help you sort fact from fiction, weed through the acronyms and jargon, and figure out when and how 5G can change the way you live. And we'll keep you from getting caught up in hyperbole -- and empty promises.