Robert Triggs / Android Authority Even though we’ve only just started taking 5G plans for granted, another cellular upgrade is already on its way. Dubbed 5G Advanced, the new technology promises not just faster data speeds, but also better reliability and power savings. And unlike 6G networks, the first smartphones with 5G Advanced support have …
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR China’s state-owned telecom provider, China Mobile, announced the launch of its 5.5G network. 5.5G (or 5G Advanced) networks offer improved data speeds over the current 5G networks. OPPO’s 2024 flagship Find X7 series phones are reportedly the first ones to support 5GA networks. Even as we wait for widespread, …
Random call drops are annoying. No escaping them and certainly not a new issue for users. For several years now, we’ve been facing this issue and while the telecom service providers have improved their overall infrastructure, more towers have been installed, the call drop situation is still one of the main complaints among users. And, …
Time has advanced far enough that 5G has gone from pure luxury to something many of us take for granted — except, of course, when it suddenly disappears, forcing us to connect to slower 4G (LTE) or even 3G networks. If 5G is missing on your phone, here’s what’s probably going on, and how you …
Telus flanker brand Koodo has switched up its plans once again, this time to match Bell’s Virgin Plus. Yesterday, we detailed how several wireless providers ended or announced ends for their Boxing Week deals. Koodo ended its deals on January 4th, replacing a $40/75GB 5G plan with a $50/75GB 5G plan. However, that plan didn’t …
It looks like Telus-owned Koodo is finally getting on the unlimited data train. According to the provider’s website, unlimited data is now a ‘Pick Your Perk‘ option. However, the perk works like the unlimited data offerings from other Canadian providers.That means Koodo customers who take the perk get access to the data bucket they pay …
Gary Sims / Android Authority TL;DR Apple’s 5G modem development efforts have fallen further behind, with a new report mentioning a release target of late 2025-early 2026. Apple wants to move away from using Qualcomm’s modems in iPhones, but its current dev efforts are lacking competitive features like mmWave support. Qualcomm has a good stronghold …