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TCL TCL is having a busy start to 2024. First, it announced a staggering number of new smartphones and two new tablets at CES, and now it’s unveiling something else at MWC 2024 — one of the world’s first 5G dongles that takes advantage of the latest power-efficient 5G standards. TCL Mobile’s Linkkey IK511 is a pocketable new 5G adapter that’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF system, which debuted last year as the first 5G modem to support the new NR-Light “RedCap” standard. 5G for everyone,…

It seems like just yesterday that people were excited about 3G networks -- but here we are, with 5G readily available throughout the country. Offering the fastest possible speeds, 5G provides you with incredible connectivity and an overall improved smartphone experience. However, 5G isn't perfect. Select locations still don't have the best support, and if you're not actively using it, you might be tempted to turn 5G off entirely. Thankfully, its possible to turn off 5G networks on Samsung smartphones, including…

Image Source : SAMSUNG Samsung collaborates with Princeton University The South Korean tech giant said that Samsung Research America (SRA), the research and development organisation of the tech giant, has partnered with Princeton University in the United States to jointly develop next-generation 6G network technologies. Under the collaboration, SRA will become…

A dedicated portable Wi-Fi hotspot can be a good alternative if you’re in need of an internet connection while you’re on the go, allowing you to connect several Wi-Fi-enabled devices at one time and share Wi-Fi with friends and family. If you’re interested in a portable Wi-Fi hotspot but aren’t sure where to start, you’re in the right place. This article will explain what a Wi-Fi hotspot is, how it works, and some things to consider before buying one. Side note: all three of the major wireless carriers (AT&T,…

Samsung Research fellow Juho Lee has received the prestigious IEEE ComSoc Excellence award. He made several technical contributions to the standardization of wireless communications from the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization. Samsung spends billions of dollars on research and development, and it is no wonder that the company has several researchers like Lee who contribute tremendously to the development and standardization of new…

MediaTek One of the biggest promises of 5G technology isn’t merely faster performance but rather the ability to power a far more connected world — a global network where every device can get online from just about anywhere. That’s the vision behind MediaTek’s new M60 5G modem and T300 chip, which aim to be small and efficient enough to bring 5G to wearables, internet-of-things (IoT) devices, and other electronics that benefit from reliable internet connectivity but don’t require the massive speed and bandwidth of…

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) is a state-owned telecommunication company in India. Earlier this year in May, the government said that the firm started rolling out 4G services in the country. By December, the networks were said to be upgraded to 5G. However, at the India Mobile Congress, BSNL chairman P K Purwar said that the company will launch 4G services in December and then roll it across the country by June 2024. The chairman added that the 5G upgrades will take place after June next year.In a post on X shared…

Image Source : VODAFONE IDEA Vodafone Idea giving a discount of Rs 2,400 on recharge In India's telecom industry, players like Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have long been prominent players. However, when it comes to the 5G service, Vodafone Idea has faced tough competition from Jio and Airtel, as it has not launched its 5G service yet. To stay in the game,…

T-Mobile Every few months, a new market analysis comes out comparing the top 5G performance and availability among U.S. carriers. Each time, we wonder if the latest report will finally topple T-Mobile, which has held a commanding lead over rivals AT&T and Verizon for years. Yet, with each new report, T-Mobile pulls farther ahead while AT&T and Verizon are left in the dust. With that in mind, Opensignal’s latest 5G Experience Report doesn’t bring too many surprises, at least in broad strokes. T-Mobile…

Government-funded 4G tower of Airtel started services last week in Lumpo, one of the last villages in the district near Line of Actual control in Arunachal Pradesh, paving way for access to new age digital economy for the locals. Reliance Jio, the bigger rival of Airtel, is already present till Dirang, 38 km from Bomdila-- a district between Tawang and state capital Itanagar. It expects to connect Jang (98 km from Dirang) by mid-May and thereafter connect Tawang (40 km from Jang) by June-end. The telecom tower will open…