The latest Opensignal data finds that 5G download speeds from the three big U.S. operators are in the 47 Mbps to 58 Mbps range, not coming close yet to the goal for 5G downlink speeds of 100 Mbps. T-Mobile took top honors for it 5G download speeds.
Read moreWhy 5G is very slow?
So far, the 5G offering in the United States has been a trade-off between speed and coverage due to the spectrum holdings by mobile carriers. Verizon leads with high-band spectrum holdings, while competitor T-Mobile holds more of the desirable mid-band spectrum.14 Eki 2021
Read moreWhy is my 5G WiFi so slow?
A 5GHz wireless LAN will almost always be slower than 2.4 GHz – the 5GHz frequencies are subject to greater attenuation so that you end up with a weaker signal at the same distance . Given the same levels of noise, a weaker signal results in a lower SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) and a lower quality connetcion.
Read moreWhy is my 5G Internet slower than 4G?
Verizon uses Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) which allows 4G and 5G networks to use the same spectrum (wireless airwaves). Because of this, speeds aren’t as fast as they could be if totally dedicated to 5G.
Read moreHow can I make my 5G faster?
How Can I Improve My 4G LTE or 5G Speed?
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