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Phone firms say merger would boost 5G in U.S.

Apr 30, 2018
The telecom world could be getting a bit smaller. T-Mobile announced yesterday it would be acquiring Sprint in a $26 million all-stock deal. The two companies said the merger will mean that American companies will be able to implement fifth-generation wireless technology, or 5G, faster than anyone else — specifically the Chinese. But will U.S. […]

Report: U.S. falling behind in 5G

Apr 16, 2018
A new report from a trade group representing the U.S. wireless industry shows the U.S. is lagging China and South Korea when it comes to 5G. CTIA says companies in those countries are getting help that U.S. firms aren’t. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

Why the biggest tech deal ever got squashed

The Broadcom-Qualcomm merger didn't get very far. Here's why President Trump intervened.
Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon speaks during a press event at CES 2018 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in January in Las Vegas.
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Could antenna fatigue be holding up 5G technology?

Jan 31, 2018
Companies are preparing for the next generation of wireless tech. But getting the infrastructure in place has its own challenges.
A 5G sign is shown on screen during a keynote address by Qualcomm Inc. CEO Steve Mollenkopf at CES 2017 in Las Vegas.
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What 5G means for you

Mar 2, 2015
5G is the agenda for the day at the Mobile World Congress.