418: 5G Fundamentals

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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