Sub-6GHz 5G is essential for blanket coverage and bandwidth, while mmWave offers higher speeds over shorter distances . As such, mmWave deployments are limited to short distances, such as a few streets, and areas that benefit most from extreme high bandwidth, such as stadiums and city centers.
Read moreWill the UK get mmWave?
This simply isn’t true – mmWave technology is not currently used in the UK . In the UK, 5G networks use the spectrum in the 3.4-3.8GHz band, and at 700MHz, which is similar to digital television signals.
Read moreWhy are 5G mmWave signals blocked?
5G mmWave signals more likely to be blocked by physical barriers such as walls, buildings, and trees because its signals are transmitted at higher frequencies (option D). This can be explained in the following way: Lower frequency bands cover a longer distance but have a slower data rate.
Read moreWhat is a major limitation of 5G technology?
The main disadvantage of 5G is that it has limited global coverage and is available only in specific locations. Only cities can benefit a lot from 5G network and remote areas may not get the coverage it for some years. Moreover, the expenses for setting tower stations are high when compared to other networks.
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