5G

3 applications driving 5G in public safety

5G’s network capacity, internet-of-things support and low latency will power the emerging technologies responders have been waiting for.

  • By Thomas Rehberg

Private 5G takes stress off enterprise Wi-Fi

Besides enabling users to stay secure and connected as they travel across campus, Cal Poly’s private network allows for dynamic bandwidth customization, ensuring availability at peak times and scaling back at others.

  • By Stephanie Kanowitz

NTIA wants to know how best to spend $1.5B in grants for secure, open 5G

The money will be available to suppliers of information and communications technology in an effort to move away from Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE.

  • By Mariam Baksh

FCC bans sale of new devices from Chinese companies Huawei, ZTE and others

Friday’s order to ban new sales and imports from five Chinese companies is the first time in its history that the agency has blocked the sale of telecommunications equipment on national security grounds.

  • By Edward Graham

State expands life sciences, emerging tech clout with research institute

A new medical research hub in Maryland will use artificial intelligence, virtual reality and other emerging technologies to improve health care training, treatment and research.

  • By Kaitlyn Levinson

How the FCC shields cellphone companies from safety concerns

When a small Massachusetts town complained about the negative effects of cell phone towers on residents' health, it faced fierce opposition -- not just from industry, but from the Federal Communications Commission.

  • By Peter Elkind , ProPublica

5G and cloud can work together to improve government operations, experts say

Integrating 5G with the cloud reduces latency, enhances communications and improves data processing and storage.

  • By Kirsten Errick

5G’s first applications likely intelligent transportation, public safety

Brandon Branham, assistant city manager and chief technology officer of Peachtree Corners, said 5G opens the door for low-latency use cases.

  • By Chris Teale

Peachtree Corners pilots edge network

The latest on the city that's home to the Curiosity Lab, a 5G-enabled intelligent mobility and smart city living laboratory.

  • By John Breeden II

Report details 5G security assessment process

With a uniform and flexible approach, agencies can evaluate, understand and address security and resilience gaps with their 5G assessment policies.

  • By Mariam Baksh

NYC rips out last pay phones

The last public pay phone in New York City was removed as the city makes way for LinkNYC kiosks that offer free nationwide calling, Wi-Fi, charging ports, 911 access and more.

  • By Susan Miller

How a Virginia county wooed Amazon and Boeing

It takes more than tax breaks to get large tech companies to come to a locality.

  • By Stephanie Kanowitz

How 5G can transform public safety

At this time, 5G technology is still finding its feet, but it has already proven its value in several life-saving situations.

  • By Prathamesh Khedekar

NIST is building a 5G network to model cybersecurity for operators

NIST's draft publication is designed to clarify how cloud security capabilities can help protect a 5G network.

  • By Mariam Baksh
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AT&T completes first 5G demonstration for ‘smart warehouse’ effort

The work continues to unfold, even in the face of supply chain strains.

  • By Brandi Vincent

5G is ‘going live’ at Tyndall Air Force Base

Verizon’s next-gen communications capabilities will enable emerging technologies—and enhanced streaming for personnel.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Defense officials develop 5G-enabled medical applications to support future troops

Vendors were recently selected to push forward military telemedicine experiments.

  • By Brandi Vincent

NIST measures trees’ impact on 5G networks

As cities roll out 5G networks, researchers are helping calculate signal loss caused by foliage.

  • By Shourjya Mookerjee