By 2020

Qualcomm’s President Cristiano Amon has announced that way beyong its Snapdragon 800 series with 5G support, Qualcomm will announce Snapdragon 7 and 6 generations with 5G support in 2020.

2.2 billion euros well spent

Deutsche Telekom said its 5G mobile network had gone live in five German cities, timing the launch for maximum impact on the opening day of the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin.

They are the telecom equivalent of Steve Irwin to a Stingray

While high-speed 5G mobile data networks have already started rolling out in some cities, insecurity experts are concerned that the standard might not be up-to-snuff on security.

5G makes unlimited data affordable

Liam Madden, EVP and GM at Xilinx of the wired and wireless group, painted an excellent picture why 5G will be so successful in solving a data hunger problem.

It will be a battery and base station vampire

The telephone industry is a little concerned that 5G’s orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM), a holdover from 4G, might draw too much power in 5G devices and base stations.

Undercuts Deutsche Telekom

The UK's Vodafone is launching 5G services in Germany, undercutting Deutsche Telekom by offering cheaper deals and reaching more cities.

Gear is selling well

Mobile network gear maker Ericsson said it was on track to meet its financial goals due to strong sales of 5G equipment.

Snapdragon 855 Plus phone comes July 23

The Snapdragon 855 Plus phone era is starting on the July 27^th with the launch of the Asus ROG Phone II.

One careful user... one of these and the world is your lobster

Chipzilla is flogging off its IP related to cellular wireless connectivity as the chipmaker looks to unload around 8,500 IP assets from its bulky dossier.

Using instructions that few Americans will understand

The network telephone gear maker from the land which bought you flat-pack furniture and meatballs is planning to build a 5G factory in the US sometime early next year.