Why does 5G seem so slow?

Technically. So, why are some 5G connections so slow? The first, and most impactful, reason is that the far-reaching 5G signals that have powered the vast majority of carrier rollouts in the US – especially from AT&T and, to a lesser extent, T-Mobile – have used low-band carrier frequencies.

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Is 3G good for downloading?

Older 2G connections give a download speed of around 0.1Mbit/s, with this rising to around 8Mbit/s on the most advanced 3G networks. … Streaming Applications. ActivityRequired Download SpeedWatching YouTube videos (basic quality)0.5Mbit/sWatching YouTube videos (720p HD quality)2.5Mbit/sDownload Speeds: Comparing 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G Mobile Networks kenstechtips.com › Understand Mobile › Data Plans

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