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Is 5G really good? (lemmy.world)

I've heard multiple issues with 5G, like range and stuff, effectively sacrificing range and reliability for even more speed just so that companies can market it better. Do you think 5G is a downgrade compared to 4G?

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[-] BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Well, the 5G signal itself is better.

It is different from 4G, so it does require reevaluating infrastructure placement.

The same thing happened with 4G. It is weaker than 3G, but faster.

Same thing with 5Ghz wifi. It is weaker, but faster, than 2.4Ghz.

A motorcycle gets better gas mileage, more nimble, and less space than a car or truck. But there is a lot you can't haul on a motorcycle.

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