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theoldwizard1
Nov 02, 2020Explorer II
IMHO, 5G is a first class SCAM between the phone manufacturers and the network people !
First, you have to understand that there are TWO very different radio frequencies bands used. FR1 (<6GHz, around the same frequencies used by 4G) and FR2 (24–100GHz).
Second, most carriers are sticking with FR1 (for now) because they can continue to use some of their existing equipment and it works "better" (more below). 5G in the FR1 band is NOT significantly faster than 4G ! Now you know why I call it a scam !!
The "super fast" speeds that 5G is capable of only happen in the FR2 range. FR2 does not work well in cities with tall buildings (test prove that simply walking around a corner will cause your phone to switch to 4G or drop the call completely). It also does not reach as far as FR1 signals (no help for rural areas).
First, you have to understand that there are TWO very different radio frequencies bands used. FR1 (<6GHz, around the same frequencies used by 4G) and FR2 (24–100GHz).
Second, most carriers are sticking with FR1 (for now) because they can continue to use some of their existing equipment and it works "better" (more below). 5G in the FR1 band is NOT significantly faster than 4G ! Now you know why I call it a scam !!
The "super fast" speeds that 5G is capable of only happen in the FR2 range. FR2 does not work well in cities with tall buildings (test prove that simply walking around a corner will cause your phone to switch to 4G or drop the call completely). It also does not reach as far as FR1 signals (no help for rural areas).
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