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Rumor: Apple reportedly looking to acquire key component of Intel’s modem business

Apple is rumored to be in talks to buy a key section of Intel’s modem business, a division that was effectively shut down after Apple and Qualcomm settled their worldwide legal dispute in April. Per sources close to the story, it’s been said that Apple is looking to procure Intel’s German operation, which serves as […]

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T-Mobile’s first New York-based 5G test hits 493 Mbps

This is pretty impressive. During the first T-Mobile 5G test in New York City, the service achieved a score of 493 Mbps via a Verizon phone. T-Mobile’s achievement is more significant given that the carrier is currently using much less spectrum than Verizon. Allnet Insights stated that T-Mobile is using 80MHz of spectrum in New […]

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Intel on track to provide 4G modems to customers, expected to provide units for Apple’s 2019 iPhone models

It looks like Intel will continue providing 4G modems for Apple’s iPhones for the foreseeable future. Intel, which recently announced that it would be exiting the 5G modem chipset business, said that it still plans to supply 4G modems through this year – likely including the 2019 iPhones. During Intel’s Q1 2019 earnings call, CEO […]

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Intel exits 5G smartphone modem market as Apple, Qualcomm reach settlement on ongoing litigation

Intel this afternoon announced that the company would be exiting the 5G smartphone modem business, instead choosing to focus on opportunities for 4G and 5G modems in PCs, internet of things devices, and other data-centric devices.  The announcement arrived only hours after Apple and Qualcomm reached a settlement and agreed to drop all current litigation […]

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FCC to hold 5G auction/Rural Broadband Fundraiser on December 10th

Because infrastructure’s a good thing. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a 5G auction, alongside a $20.4 billion rural broadband fund. The auction will take place on December 10, this marking the largest rang of airwaves the FCC has auctioned for use at one time. The 5G auction will consist of 3400 MHz frequencies, […]