Race to 5G

5G is the next generation of wireless networks and we're leading the charge in breaking news, device and service reviews, and tips to get the most from your phone and network.

Qualcomm: The World Will Solve the 'mmWave Tax'

Millimeter-wave phones will come down in price as networks launch in more countries, the company says.

By Sascha Segan

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Inside the Next Android Powerhouse

The chip that will power the US Samsung Galaxy S22 offers improved camera and 5G capabilities.

By Sascha Segan

Are the Days of the $10 Cell Phone Plan Numbered?

Verizon is eating up Tracfone, which could doom our MVNO market.

By Sascha Segan

How Trump and Biden Both Screwed Up 5G

The increasingly stupid conflict between the FAA and FCC is the payoff of two administrations' mismanagement and neglect.

By Sascha Segan

Google Pixel 6 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S21: Which One Wins At 5G?

The Google Pixel 6 Pro has a new modem in the US 5G game. We took it for a weekend of testing to see how it matches up against the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Ultra.

By Sascha Segan

Softbank's 5G Base Stations Will Double as Wireless Chargers

Stand within 10 meters of a base station to charge all your wearables.

By Matthew Humphries

The Airlines Just Took a Bite Out of 5G

The aviation industry marked a big win that could delay or restrict upcoming 5G coverage nationwide.

By Sascha Segan

Netgear's Great New 5G Home Internet Router Has One Critical Flaw

The Orbi 5G looks like the solution to some of T-Mobile's home internet problems, but Netgear has yet to convince T-Mobile of that.

By Sascha Segan

The Best 5G Phones for 2021

5G phones are for sale throughout the US, but do you need one? If you're looking for a phone that can connect to the newest cellular networks, here's what you need to know along with the top-rated 5G phones in our testing.

By Sascha Segan  & Steven Winkelman

The Real 5G Metaverse Will Blow Facebook's Meta Out of the Water

Facebook, now Meta, wants to pivot into virtual reality. But it won't be able to escape its sins.

By Sascha Segan