For the vast majority of iPhone users, just keep LTE on , the performance is so superior to the other networks that turning it off, even if it may save some battery life, is not worth the speed reduction.
Read moreDo I have to use 5G on iPhone 12?
None of the new iPhone 12 models come without 5G connectivity , whether you have 5G service in your area or not. Anyone who wants a device that’s 4G-only will have to opt for an older model, like the $399 iPhone SE or last year’s iPhone 11, now priced at $599.
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Read moreWhy does my iPhone say 5G instead of LTE?
AT&T’s 5G E network stands for 5G Evolution, and it’s just a rebranded version of AT&T’s LTE Advanced Pro network that AT&T customers were using before the iOS update . AT&T chose to rename its LTE Advanced Pro network to 5G E because LTE Advanced Pro is said to be a stepping stone towards 5G.
Read moreIs my iPhone supposed to say 5G?
The “5G+” status icon appears when your iPhone is connected to AT&T’s 5G millimeter wave network. The “5G UW” status icon indicates your iPhone is connected to Verizon’s Ultra Wideband 5G network. There’s also 5G E, a marketing term AT&T applied to its older 4G LTE network.
Read moreDo I need to enable 5G on my iPhone 12?
Apple knows that you only need to be on 5G speeds when streaming or downloading something , so it provided an extra 5G setting to manage data on the iPhone 12: Allow more data on 5G: this one is the heavy 5G hitter that lets you FaceTime or stream video in high definition, or download OTA iOS updates.
Read moreCan an iPhone 8 use 5G?
Answer: A: Yes, the phone will continue to work when 5G is released. But iPhone 8 will not be able to use 5G as it does not have a 5G modem in the phone and one cannot be installed . Still, the phone will continue to work on 4G networks just as it does today.
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