What is the difference between 4G and 5G infrastructure?

The three major differences between 4G and 5G are faster speeds, higher bandwidth and lower “latency,” or lag time in communications between devices and servers . But those perks are going to require building out a lot of new infrastructure and billions of dollars in annual investments.

So, is it worth upgrading to 5G? Absolutely! Provided you live in an area that currently supports 5G connections, that is . For everyone else, you’ll have to wait and experience the difference for yourself.

Unsurprisingly, at least for the carriers that have launched so far, unlimited 5G rates are more expensive than 4G . Based on carrier data, the average monthly fee for 5G is around $ 89 compared to $ 68 for 4G. The difference in average cost between the 5G and 4G unlimited plans ranges from $ 5 to $ 72 per month.