The growth of 5G networks doesn’t mean 4G is going away. Mobile carriers will use existing 4G LTE networks to provide their customers’ cell service well into the next decade. 5G networks will work with 4G — not outright replace it . The upshot is that 5G-capable cell phones will still use 4G technology.
Read moreIs it worth getting a 5G phone in Australia?
Opensignal reports that the Australian 5G experience is improving, but it has a long way to go before it is a reason to upgrade to a 5G handset and the extra 5G data cost . Opensignal’s report uses real data, which is sufficient to extrapolate to all of Australia.20 Eki 2021
Read moreIs it worth not buying a 5G phone?
So if you’re looking to save some money on your phone, leaving out 5G is a good way to save . Since nearly all phones support LTE, you can still get more than enough speed to stream and browse.
Read moreWhat will happen to 4G phones when 5G comes in India?
The growth of 5G networks doesn’t mean 4G is going away. Mobile carriers will use existing 4G LTE networks to provide their customers’ cell service well into the next decade. 5G networks will work with 4G — not outright replace it. The upshot is that 5G-capable cell phones will still use 4G technology .
Read moreDo 4G phones work better on 5G?
4G phones still work on a 5G network , they just won’t get that coveted 5G speed. … So your 4G phone will keep working just fine and you’ll only have to upgrade if you want 5G’s blazing speed.
Read moreHow soon will I need a 5G phone?
The largest three American mobile providers are all phasing out their 3G networks in 2022, meaning customers will need 4G or 5G phones to continue receiving service . Mobile service providers are planning on “sunsetting” their 3G networks in 2022.
Read moreShould I buy 4G or 5G phone in 2021 in USA?
So yes, you can buy a 4G LTE smartphone in 2021 and save some money . While 5G is definitely the future, you can buy a 5G smartphone when it is as uniform as 4G. Till the time we have high-frequency mmWave speeds everywhere, I think the flagships running 4G are better than the mid-range phones running 5G.
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