Tag: 5G

Packing a 5G modem, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chip to boost takeup in 2021

With a 5G modem built in, the Snapdragon 888 chip will give…

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Seen as alternative to Huawei 5G gear, Open RAN can be much more

Open RAN can bring about dramatic change to the telecom market, but…

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Test driving 5G in Singapore: Faster, yes, but still a work in progress

Singtel's 5G trial offers a glimpse into a future of ultra-fast downloads…

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1,000 professionals to be hired, reskilled to support 5G rollouts in Singapore

Telcos in Singapore will hire and reskill 1,000 professionals to help roll…

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5G New Radio tipping point: How standards and conformance tests shape the future of 5G

5G may be here but the so-called New Radio or NR equipment…

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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G impresses but costs too much

Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra packs the latest technology in a hefty…

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How satellites can play a role in a 5G world

Satellites could efficiently cover large areas and connect millions of people efficiently,…

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With more phones hitting the market, Singapore telcos rush out earlier version of 5G

With more 5G phones hitting the market, including an impending 5G iPhone,…

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A year after the first commercial 5G networks, a search for use cases as the tech evolves

While the pandemic had initially threatened to slow its adoption, 5G has…

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StarHub customers can get retro arcade games streamed to their phones, PCs

The cloud-based service will let mobile or PC users play more than…

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StarHub tests the market for 5G-capable plans with consumer 5G trial in Singapore

StarHub mobile customers who have a 5G phone can log on to…

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What’s the 5G sales pitch for Singapore telcos?

Telcos have to show what 5G truly brings to the table that…

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5G trial in Singapore to test new uses in manufacturing and other industries

A trial will kick off in Singapore this quarter to test new…

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No surprises as Singtel, StarHub-M1 alliance win nationwide 5G licences in Singapore

To little surprise, Singtel and a StarHub-M1 alliance yesterday won a bid…

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Goondu review: Oppo Find X2 Pro 5G scores high with camera but isn’t cheap

The Oppo Find X2 Pro scores high for its high-performance camera but…

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Hands on: Oppo Find X2 Pro 5G gets camera boost

At a grand S$1,699, the Find X2 Pro costs as much as…

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Should I buy a 5G phone in Singapore?

Yes, 4G phones are fine today because by the time the 5G…

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231 million 5G phones to be shipped in 2020, says research firm

These devices are expected to cost US$700 (S$981) to US$800 in the…

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A surprise, as telcos compete for two islandwide 5G licences in Singapore

When 5G arrives in Singapore in 2022 or earlier, the telecom market…

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In unprecedented move, StarHub and M1 will jointly bid for Singapore 5G licence

StarHub and M1 will put in a joint bid for a 5G…

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