The wireless technology experts at Connected Real Estate Mag have outlined the key differences between the 4th generation of wireless tech and the exciting new 5th generation. The primary differences that we will continue to hear about are lower latency, capacity for more bandwidth, and the coverage ability for signal to travel further. The Connected Real Estate Mag Team also describe that 5G technology will make an impact on the commercial real estate industry. Through 5G technology, CRE owners can support smart community amenities / community IoT functionality, deliver a more desirable / sustainable living environment for the renting demographic, as well as appeal to the growing population who have a work-from-home employment arrangement. Ultimately, community connectivity is an ecosystem and 5G will be a primary contributor. 

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There are still many unknowns about DISH Network’s strategy, intentions, and plans in the 5G wireless marketplace. While much of DISH’s fate as a major carrier is heavily influenced by the T-Mobile / Sprint merger, DISH is positioning itself to become an immediate contender in the 5G arms race by making key additions to its proverbial bench. DISH hired Marc Rouanne to serve as the company’s Chief Network Officer. Rouanne previously served as Nokia’s President of Mobile Networks. DISH has also hired Stephan Bye to serve as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer to oversee the commercialization of DISH’s 5G network. Previously, Bye has served as the President of C-Spire, CEO of Connectivity Wireless, and the CTO of Sprint.

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In response to the coalition of state attorneys general filing lawsuit to block the T-Mobile / Sprint merger, T-Mobile announces three major commitments to the public. While the FCC and DOJ have officially signed off on the $26.5 billion deal, state-led lawsuits continue to argue that the merging of these two major wireless carriers will create anti-competitive situation for American cellular consumers. T-Mobile’s commitments include two new affordable pre-paid offerings for customers, the “Connecting Heroes” program – offering unlimited 5G voice and text access to all first responders, and pledging $10 billion over the next 5 years to offer free internet to qualified households with students.

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The Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Ajit Pai, along with Commissioners Brendan Carr and Michael O’Rielly casted their votes in favor of T-Mobile’s acquisition of former wireless rival Sprint. The deal is valued at $26.5 billion and was favored by the FCC because of New T-Mobile’s commitment to bring 5G connectivity to the rural markets of the Unite States, thus shrinking the digital divide. While both the DOJ and FCC approve of this wireless merger, it is still faced with a major lawsuit intended to block the deal. The lawsuit was filed by a coalition of state attorneys general led by California and New York.

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