Bottom line: As 5G is not yet fully available globally, and will take several years to become fully accessible , consumers should consider choosing a device that can use the 4G or 4G LTE network and connect to 5G when available.
Read moreIs 5G ready UK?
5G officially arrived in the UK at the end of May 2019 , though only two networks – EE and Vodafone – initially offered 5G plans. But since then, all four major networks now offer 5G in selected areas, although coverage is not widespread just yet.
Read moreWhich countries are ready for 5G?
South Korea, China, and the United States are the countries that lead the world in building and deploying 5G technology. Telecommunications operators around the world—including AT&T Inc., KT Corp, and China Mobile—have been racing to build the fifth-generation (5G) of wireless technology.
Read moreWhat is needed to deploy 5G?
This means it must obtain radio frequency spectrum, procure antennas and transceivers , and deploy the various elements of 5G infrastructure. The largest users with the most critical need for service quality and security can consider this option.
Read moreWhere has 5G been deployed?
As of Jan. 2020, 5G had been deployed in 50 cities in the United States . Sprint has rolled out mobile 5G in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Phoenix, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C. AT&T has made its mobile 5G+ network live for consumers in parts of 35 cities and 190 markets.
Read moreWhat is deployment of 5G?
5G Commercial Deployment. The number of 5G subscribers is expected to reach 1 billion globally by the end of 2022, with over 1000 commercial 5G devices projected to be available by that time . New 5G network rollouts continue to ramp up around the world, along with the percentage of mobile connections made over 5G.
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