If you're shopping for a voice phone, an imported wireless device, or a kids' smartwatch, you need to look at the mobile networks these devices support. Especially down at the cheap end of the market, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been writing about mobiles and technology for 40 years. Mobile technology grew far faster than anyone predicted. In 1992 I ...

A security researcher has demonstrated a makeshift mobile base station that can intercept people's GSM voice calls, arguing that the hack is so easy that 2G cellular usage should be discontinued. At ...

It’s 2021 and we’re in the era of 5G. The fifth generation of network technology is considered the most superior form of communication today, not only for mobile phones but also for industries. But 30 ...

Vodafone is retiring its 2G network and has finalized its plans to shut down the nearly 40-year-old mobile technology. The company will deactivate 2G services for residential and business customers in ...

[Update] Verizon released an official statement which you can read below pointing out that the 2G and 3G networks will be available as long customers need them. Verizon Wireless is giving several ...

The once ubiquitous 2G "brick" phones are rapidly disappearing from retail shelves, a trend that will accelerate as Vietnam nears the shutdown of its 2G network. A 2G phone that will become unusable ...

SB Components of returned to Kickstarter once again to launch their new Raspberry Pi Pico 2G expansion board offering a wealth of connectivity options for the small microcontroller including Quad-Band ...