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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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AT&T Jumps On The 5G Bandwagon
AT&T Jumps On The 5G Bandwagon
December 05, 2018  |  Mobile

AT&T has announced that it will be offering a 5G smartphone from Samsung in the first half of 2019. “5G is going to be about...

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Five At Five: Apple’s 5G Delaying Plan
Five At Five: Apple’s 5G Delaying Plan
December 03, 2018  |  News

Welcome to the Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest on how Apple views...

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Verizon And Samsung Target 2019 For U.S. Release Of 5G Smartphones
Verizon And Samsung Target 2019 For U.S. Release Of 5G Smartphones
December 03, 2018  |  Retail

Verizon and Samsung announced on Monday (Dec. 3) that they would launch U.S. 5G phones in the first half of 2019, according to Reuters. The...

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Apple Puts 5G Plans On Hold Until At Least 2020
Apple Puts 5G Plans On Hold Until At Least 2020
December 03, 2018  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly putting on hold any plans to roll out an iPhone that works with 5G until 2020, and possibly even longer. Bloomberg, citing...

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5G To Give Healthcare Payments A Boost
5G To Give Healthcare Payments A Boost
November 13, 2018  |  Healthcare

As the world — and the world of payment and commerce — ready themselves for the deployment of 5G mobile technology, the healthcare industry is...

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5G Retail Possibilities Expand As Mobile Tech Gets Ready To Roll
5G Retail Possibilities Expand As Mobile Tech Gets Ready To Roll
October 18, 2018  |  Mobile

This is not one of those annoying algebra problems, we promise. But imagine two long trains, those massive mechanical snakes, each of them gaining speed...

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Samsung Buys Analytics Startup With 5G In Mind
Samsung Buys Analytics Startup With 5G In Mind
October 18, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Samsung Electronics has announced that it has acquired Zhilabs to further enhance its 5G capabilities. Zhilabs is known for its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based network and service...

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As The Dawn Of 5G Nears, Will It Be All That?
As The Dawn Of 5G Nears, Will It Be All That?
October 05, 2018  |  Mobile

5G is coming. Now if we can just figure out what it’s good for. That’s a little bit unfair, but it does reflect some of...

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Five At Five: Amazon’s Christmas Plan — And Its New Challenge From eBay
Five At Five: Amazon’s Christmas Plan — And Its New Challenge From eBay
July 05, 2018  |  Retail

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look as the day’s payments and commerce news. Coverage includes Amazon’s new holiday and grocery plans, and a...

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