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How to choose the best 5G carrier

How to choose the best 5G carrier

Cost, phone, speed and coverage. 5G is the new Wild West.

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We tested 5G speeds across the globe. Here's what we found

We tested 5G speeds across the globe. Here's what we found

Verizon, AT&T, Telstra, EE, T-Mobile and more.

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5G phones are here: What's coming next

5G phones are here: What's coming next

The 5G revolution is rolling forward. Here are the superfast 5G devices that are available now or coming soon.

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How to choose the best 5G carrier network

How to choose the best 5G carrier network

Cost, phone, speed and coverage. 5G is the new Wild West.

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No, 5G won't replace 4G (and other 5G myths debunked)

No, 5G won't replace 4G (and other 5G myths debunked)

We clear up some of the confusion around 5G.

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5G could make self-driving cars smarter, commutes safer

5G could make self-driving cars smarter, commutes safer

A 2-year-old technology called C-V2X could arrive in 5G-equipped cars in 2022, displacing a 20-year-old alternative that hasn't caught on.

Stop screaming at your cable box: 5G is on the way

Stop screaming at your cable box: 5G is on the way

Upset with your cable provider? 5G could mean that help is on the way.

Verizon is bringing 5G inside by teaming up with Boingo

Verizon is bringing 5G inside by teaming up with Boingo

Separately, the carrier is expanding its 5G network to another US city.

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What is 5G?

5G is the latest evolution of cellular technology and promises to greatly increase the speed, responsiveness and coverage of not only your phone, but eventually every device you use to connect to the internet.

Imagine being able to download an entire season of Game of Thrones or Stranger Things, in seconds. That's the promise of 5G. Beyond raw speed however, you'll eventually experience more responsive apps and web pages and real-time multiplayer games with people across the street or across the world, thanks to 5G.

These are very early days and it will be years before 5G fully matures. Today, wireless carriers have just flipped the switch on their 5G networks in a few select cities. And only specific phones and devices with 5G hardware inside them will be able to truly benefit from the speed gains.

CNET will continue to follow every 5G development that matters. Bookmark this page to see the latest news and developments and the best 5G coverage on the planet.