McGraw Hill and Verizon announced a new mobile application to bring augmented reality (AR) learning activities to K-12 students and classrooms across the country. The free app leverages the immersive and interactive features of AR technology to bring academic concepts to life and give students and educators new ways to engage with educational content.
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Canada’s Rogers, Shaw Make Deal to Sell Freedom Mobile With Glaring Competitive Issues
Rogers and Shaw struck a merger agreement last year, but it has been delayed after the Competition Bureau concluded the combined company would reduce wireless competition and raise prices
AT&T Participates in DOD Demonstration of 5G-Enabled Smart Warehouse Solutions
AT&T participated in a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Navy demonstration showcasing a variety of 5G-powered technology solutions that can support the enablement of a Naval “Smart Warehouse.” The demonstrations occurred at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego where the smart warehouse concept is being explored by DoD. AT&T’s private 5G network at the base delivered data throughput speeds of 3.9 gigabits per second with less than 10 milliseconds of latency when powering the demonstrations.
T-Mobile’s Commercial Voice Over 5G (VoNR) Service is Live
T-Mobile achieves another technology milestone with its industry-leading nationwide 5G standalone network by launching a commercial Voice Over 5G (VoNR) service for customers in limited areas of Portland and Salt Lake City.
AT&T’s Drone Program Launches Industry First with 5G Transmission
AT&T has successfully transmitted its 5G network through the groundbreaking launch of its Flying COW (Cell on Wings).
AT&T’s Disciplined Growth and Investment Strategy
John Stankey, chief executive officer of AT&T Inc., shares an update to shareholders regarding AT&T’s disciplined growth and investment strategy.
T-Mobile and Nokia Collaborate on Building 5G Private Networks
Nokia and T-Mobile will work together to develop 5G Private Mobile Networks and Hybrid Mobile Networks. These solutions will be part of T-Mobile’s newly announced 5G Advanced Network Solutions, a suite of 5G networks that enable applications to help provide enterprise and government customers with superfast speeds, lower latency, and control over their connectivity, with options at the edge. Customers now have a flexible solution that delivers real-world results and next-level performance.
Verizon Brings 5G Ultra Wideband to Formula 1 Racing
Verizon is bringing racing fans a whole new way to experience the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix this weekend thanks to Verizon 5G Ultra-Wideband. With Verizon 5G Ultra-Wideband’s massive capacity, super-fast speeds and low latency, fans at the track can get closer to the racing action with 5G Multi-View and experience contactless shopping at the Hard Rock Stadium Express Shop. Plus, fans at the venue can transport themselves onto the Hard Rock Beach Club concert stage for various performances with the Hard Rock Beach Club Ultra Pass.
Rogers Canada Looking to Offload Freedom Mobile
According to The Globe & Mail, Xplornet has entered negotiations on a potential purchase of Shaw Communications’ Freedom Mobile division, as Rogers Communications looks at options for offloading Freedom to gain regulatory clearance for its proposed takeover of Shaw.
Verizon Boosts 5G Fixed Wireless Access Strategy
Cradlepoint’s W1850 5G Wideband Adapter has been certified to provide C-band spectrum connectivity across Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband (UWB) Network — a significant milestone for Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) strategy.