5G

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  Vodafone's 5G is coming sooner than you think

  Vodafone has announced it'll be launching a number of 5G sites within weeks.

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  Intel overhaul 5G infrastructure portfolio

  After selling their 5G modem division to Apple last year, Intel are taking a big swing at the 5G infrastructure market in 2020. ​

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  MSI newest gaming desktop has 5G connectivity

  MSI have shown off a new gaming desktop at this year's CES that features 5G connectivity.

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  Optus opt to emphasise 4K sports at 5G launch

  Optus has officially launched their 5G offering.

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  Australians will have to wait until next time for a 5G Fold

  The 5G-enabled version of Samsung's first foldable phone won't be coming to Australia.

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  Xiaomi just launched their first 5G smartphone in Australia without carrier support

  The good news? Xiaomi's first 5G phone is now available in Australia. The bad news? It's launched without carrier support.

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  Vodafone closes in on 5G vendor, seeks early access to spectrum

  Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) remains “fully committed” to a proposed merger with TPG, according to the telco’s CEO, Iñaki Berroeta. A merger would help Vodafone “fast track” the roll out of 5G technology, he today told a half-year results brief...

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  5G handsets to reach 15 million by 2023

  ​More than 15 million 5G handsets are expected to be operational in Australia within five years.

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  Protesters take to streets to fight 5G roll out

  The protests were promoted in a number of Facebook groups including Stop5G Australia which claims 5G is "probably the greatest threat to humanity we have ever faced" which is being delivered by the "psychopathic ruling elite".

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  Computex 2019: Qualcomm collaborate with Lenovo on 5G PC

  Qualcomm has teamed up with Lenovo to put together the world's first 5G always-connected PC.

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  Telstra launch Australia's first 5G hotspot

  As previously promised, Telstra have officially brought HTC's 5G Hub to the Australian market.

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  It looks like Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will be Australia's first 5G smartphone

  Telstra and Samsung have finally dropped the details on just when Galaxy S10+ buyers will be able to cash in their free upgrade to 5G.

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  5G ban yet to hit Huawei Australia’s carrier business

  Although the Australian government has blocked the company from participating in the rollout of telcos’ 5G networks, Huawei says it has registered strong growth in its local carrier business.

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  Intel’s exit leaves Qualcomm in full control of the 5G smartphone modem roadmap

  Just hours after Apple and Qualcomm settled their legal battle, Intel announced that it wouldn't be making a 5G smartphone modem anymore.

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  Intel to exit 5G smartphone market

  ​In the aftermath of this week's Apple-Qualcomm settlement, Intel has confirmed it plans to exit the 5G smartphone modem market.