Ofcom releases statement on coronavirus 5G link
Regulation There is “no relationship whatsoever” between 5G mobile signals and the coronavirus, says regulator.
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China Mobile announces the winners of its latest $5.2bn 5G base stations contract
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10 ways in which 5G could transform the environment
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Anarchy in the UK: nation rocked by 5G mast conspiracy theory
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Birmingham 5G mast goes up in flames in 'likely' arson attack
Networks The mast fire comes just days after 5G is linked to coronavirus on a local Facebook group.
Mobile UK warns against 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories
Infrastructure The trade association Mobile UK has released a statement outlining its view on ‘baseless’ theories surrounding 5G and coronavirus.
UK radio station breaks Ofcom rules by spreading 5G coronavirus link
Regulation A community radio station in East Sussex, UK, has breached broadcasting regulations by spreading claims that 5G is linked to the Covid-19 outbreak.
FCC backs $9bn fund for rural 5G
Regulation The FCC has announced a new fund which aims to get 5G into the most rural areas of the United States.
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10 ways 5G could transform travel
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5G dangers: discover the fact and the fiction
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5G security: ‘5G networks contain security flaws from day one’
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11 ways 5G will transform healthcare in the wake of coronavirus
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5G iPhone 2020: What to expect from the first 5G iPhone
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The truth about 5G speed (PLUS: 5 free apps to test it with)
5G Speed UPDATED: From the theory of 5G speed to the real-world results, we explain what speeds are achievable, and how to check if you’re getting them.
Going with the flow: how 5G will power the oil and gas industry’s thirst for data
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Could SS7 be the Achilles' heel for 5G?
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5G microinfrastructure: microcells, femtocells and picocells explained
Infrastructure 5G will require operators to densify their networks in areas where tall towers aren’t an option. Microinfrastructure is the answer.
5G use cases: we reveal what 5G is actually capable of
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5G Internet: is 5G broadband a viable alternative to fibre?
Broadband UPDATED: 5G Internet could succeed, thanks to higher speed and greater reliability. Discover if it will it ever replace cable.
