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 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.
Read moreWill older phones work with 5G?
Most phones 7 years old or older, which includes the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S. There is a list here of all phones that will continue working on the AT&T 4G network. Some phones, such as the iPhone 12 and up will also work on the 5G networks .
Read moreDoes 5G require a new phone?
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 moreCan a non 5G phone use 5G?
The 5G phones currently on the market are “backward compatible ,” meaning that they are capable of functioning on earlier-generation networks outside of 5G coverage areas.
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