Show Notes
As the rollout of 5G finally arrives, we take some time to explain the fundamentals of the next generation of wireless technology.
Plus the surprising performance of eero's mesh Wi-Fi, some great news for WireGuard, and an update on the Librem 5. Links: T-Mobile launches 600MHz 5G across the US, but no one can use it yet
Study confirms AT&T’s fake 5G E network is no faster than Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint 4G
5G on the horizon: Here’s what it is and what’s coming
Can 5G replace everybody’s home broadband?
The Snapdragon 865 will make phones worse in 2020, thanks to mandatory 5G
Librem 5 backers have begun receiving their Linux phones
Amazon’s inexpensive Eero mesh Wi-Fi kit is shockingly good
WireGuard VPN is a step closer to mainstream adoption
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