Cricket Wireless’ 5G network is currently supported by just Galaxy S20+

5G networks are slowly being rolled out in the US, and the market is divided between sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G technologies. While AT&T’s 5G network is operated in the sub-6GHz spectrum, Verizon uses the mmWave technology for blazing-fast speeds. Now, AT&T’s low-cost carrier, Cricket Wireless, is rolling out a 5G network in the US.

Cricket Wireless’ 5G network is currently only supported by the Galaxy S20+. Although it’s a carrier that’s preferred by customers who use prepaid and low-cost plans, Cricket’s choice for its first 5G smartphone is the Galaxy S20+, a high-end device that’s priced at $1,199. Right now, only the Cosmic Gray color variant of the Galaxy S20+ is available from the carrier.

Right now, getting access to 5G on Cricket Wireless’ network requires a subscription to its Unlimited plan, which is priced at $60/month. The carrier also said that it will soon bring 5G to its Simply Data plans, which don’t offer call and text services. Simply Data plans start at $35/month with support for 20GB data. For $90/month, users get access to 100GB of data services.

Cricket Wireless is using AT&T’s 5G network backbone in the 850MHz spectrum. AT&T also offers 5G+ services that use the faster but short-range mmWave frequencies. However, Cricket Wireless might not use AT&T’s mmWave networks in the near future.

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Two employees at Samsung’s chip plant test COVID-19 positive, production unaffected

South Korea has been one of the few countries which tackled COVID-19 in a commendable manner. Yesterday, however, the country reported the biggest surge in virus cases since March 2020. It was also reported that two employees at Samsung’s chip factory tested positive for coronavirus infection, but the production wasn’t affected.

Two workers at the South Korea firm’s semiconductor production line in Hwaseong Campus in Hwaseong, South Korea, were tested positive for COVID-19. One of those employees took a test at Samsung’s in-house clinic on Friday after showing symptoms such as fever and cough. He took a vacation from August 16 to August 19 and was back at work on Wednesday.

Another worker was tested positive after showing symptoms on Friday. While the authorities are yet to determine the source of infection to the two employees, they said that there’s a slim chance of in-house transmission of the virus.

The two employees have been wearing protective gear, including dustproof clothes, dustproof shoes, and face masks. The interiors of Samsung Foundry’s semiconductor plant pressure-controlled with the help of a positive pressure facility, and the company has been taking all measures possible to stop the spread of the virus.

Previously, workers at Samsung’s R&D center and refrigerator production facilities in South Korea were found infected with the novel coronavirus.

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