AT&T's controversial use of the term 5G 'E' even fooled tech billionaire Marc Benioff [telecom]

Apr 23, 2019 0 Replies
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  • AT&T has a controversial marketing tactic to promote its wireless network that fooled tech billionaire Marc Benioff into thinking he was connected to the latest and greatest in mobile networks - 5G.

  • AT&T renamed its 4G LTE Advanced Pro network for "5G E," with the "E" standing for evolution. It's not real 5G, which promises faster speeds and responsiveness.


  • By marketing LTE Advanced Pro networks as "5G E," AT&T has confused people and led some to incorrectly believe they're connected to a 5G network.

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