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RedCap, the 5G for wearables and IoT, will get its first devices soon

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RedCap is a low-bandwidth version of 5 G that’s expected to make certain devices simpler and more power efficient.

That could mean cheaper cellular-connected smartwatches, XR glasses, or other portable products that don’t need high-powered antennas and last longer on a charge.

AT&T began testing the spec on its own network early this year .