Tag: 5G
How Has 5G Changed the Experience of Gaming on a Smartphone?
As the world hurtles into the future of technology, there's a seismic shift in the way we experience gaming on our smartphones, all thanks to the advent of 5G technology. In this article we start our exhilarating journey into the realm of 5G, exploring the transformative power it wields over mobile gaming. Prepare to be…
The Future of Internet Speed: What to Expect in 2024 and Beyond
Once upon a time, in the age of dial-up, even one megabit per second was considered a fast internet speed. Today, that’s barely enough to register on an internet speed test, and the average US internet speed is now a sprightly 171 mbps — many times faster than just a few years ago. Plus, many…
Gamers at risk from hearing loss, Apple overtakes Samsung as top smartphone seller
Gamers could be at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, according to new research. A review of worldwide studies involving more than 50,000 people concluded that sound levels are often close to or exceed safe limits. The risk is exacerbated by people typically gaming for long periods of time while impulse noises - such…
EE brings 4G and 5G to London’s Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road tube stations
First stations to go live in the heart of London’s West End Customers will benefit from coverage within the ticket halls, on Central line platforms and in tunnel connecting the two stations, as well as Northern line platforms at Tottenham Court Road Roll-out set to continue across some of London’s busiest locations in coming weeks…
Tech Digest daily roundup: US will not delay plane refit to prevent 5G interference
The US will not delay a deadline for airlines to refit planes with new sensors to address possible 5G interference, despite concerns the cut-off date could cause travel disruption. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Tuesday that airlines were told the 1 July deadline remained in place. Airlines have warned that they will not be…
Juniper Research forecasts 5G roaming connections to increase 900% in 4 years
A new study by Juniper Research has found that the total number of 5G roaming connections will increase from 53 million in 2023 to 526 million by 2027. This substantial growth will require the development of new roaming tools that are able to autonomously identify roaming connections as 5G connectivity proliferates. The research identified AI-based…
A third of Brits unaware of 5G speed potential, Uswitch survey reveals
A new survey conducted by Uswitch.com has revealed that a third of Brits are still unaware of 5G speed potential, with 6 in 10 also believing that background apps should be closed to save battery life. Almost seven in 10 (69%) Brits are sceptical about the facts surrounding 5G, including the claim that 5G is expected to…
5G revenue to reach $625 Billion by 2027, as 6G development shows promise
Juniper Research has revealed operators are forecast to generate $625 billion from 5G services globally by 2027; rising from $310 billion in 2023. The new report, Operator Revenue Strategies: Business Models, Emerging Technologies & Market Forecasts 2023-2027, predicts this growth of 100% over the next four years will be driven by the migration of mobile subscriptions to 5G networks, and…
5G gains across all four networks, EE top performer
Assessment by RootMetrics, the mobile network testing provider, found that 5G availability continues to improve in the UK, with EE, Three, and Virgin Media O2 consistently averaging above 40% for in many of the nation’s largest metropolitan markets EE remains the UK operator to beat, winning the UK Overall RootScore Award for the ninth year…
‘Record rollout’ of faster internet connections, claims Ofcom report
More than four in ten homes can now access faster, more reliable internet connections, as the rollout of full-fibre technology continues at record pace. Ofcom’s annual Connected Nations report, which measures the availability of broadband and mobile services across the UK, found that full-fibre connections are now available to 12.4 million households (42%) – an…
