Also in telecom, and this is mostly correct. (Not sharing this for you, obviously, since you know your stuff, but just clarifying for anyone that wants to be pedantic.)
5G is broken into three tiers: Low, Mid, and High band. All three are technically available, but only high band meets the performance criteria most people associate with 5G. However, High band has a LOT of problems, and doesn’t logistically work in areas that are not wide open with a ton of people to justify the infrastructure.
Low and Mid bands, while they are technically 5G, are not at the frequencies or capabilities of high band 5G.
So while these companies are not overtly lying about having 5G, they are intentionally vague about which version you’re receiving.
Low band 5G is functionally no different than 4G.
Mid band 5G is functionally no different than LTE (though it is still markedly higher speed).
High band is the one everyone is concerned with, but it is so cost prohibitive that it’s only seen in a few major hot spots globally, and the signal doesn’t reliable penetrate glass.
Don't forget about the beamforming aspect of 5G tech - it's a privacy nightmare, as the tower can pinpoint your exact location with beamforming. Shooting the data signal directly to your location, instead of in your general vicinity with 4G/LTE current tech.
Also in telecom, and this is mostly correct. (Not sharing this for you, obviously, since you know your stuff, but just clarifying for anyone that wants to be pedantic.)
5G is broken into three tiers: Low, Mid, and High band. All three are technically available, but only high band meets the performance criteria most people associate with 5G. However, High band has a LOT of problems, and doesn’t logistically work in areas that are not wide open with a ton of people to justify the infrastructure.
Low and Mid bands, while they are technically 5G, are not at the frequencies or capabilities of high band 5G.
So while these companies are not overtly lying about having 5G, they are intentionally vague about which version you’re receiving.
Low band 5G is functionally no different than 4G.
Mid band 5G is functionally no different than LTE (though it is still markedly higher speed).
High band is the one everyone is concerned with, but it is so cost prohibitive that it’s only seen in a few major hot spots globally, and the signal doesn’t reliable penetrate glass.
Thank you, Dreamscapes, for typing out the full explanation. No excuses,but I'm on mobile and got lazy. 😎
And this is necessary information to anyone concerned over the frequency threat!
Great info, thanks.
Don't forget about the beamforming aspect of 5G tech - it's a privacy nightmare, as the tower can pinpoint your exact location with beamforming. Shooting the data signal directly to your location, instead of in your general vicinity with 4G/LTE current tech.
Well, in my area I am getting full expected speeds of 5G (100-150 Mbps) whereas on 4G I get the expected speeds of roughly ~45 Mbps.
That said it is suspicious how much they are willing to take losses on phones that have 5G just to get people on it.