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.
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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.
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Read moreIs 4G faster than 5G?
According to Vodafone, 5G promises device speeds around 10 times faster than 4G , meaning high-quality, ultra-high resolution 4K video calls – the standard used for commercial digital cinema – downloads will be delivered even quicker to smartphones and tablets.
Read moreWhy is 4G LTE faster than 5G?
These higher speeds are generally achieved because 5G users a different spectrum to that 4G uses, namely mmWave high-frequency bands, which support far more bandwidth than those LTE uses . Therefore, more data can be transferred at once.
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