Any 5 G people here?

[QuarterMillionMan]

Not me but was curious if anyone here can provide some insight.

[rennigade]

What are your questions? Is 5G fast? Its just a faster version of 4G...thats about it.

[Thrif-t]

Nope but my wireless router has a 2.4 G signal and a 5g signal, so when it comes I'm ready.

[kork13]

Nope but my wireless router has a 2.4 G signal and a 5g signal, so when it comes I'm ready.

Pretty sure that's not the same thing.... 5GHz wireless routers use a higher, faster/higher bandwidth frequency spectrum. 5G cellular technology is enabled by the same idea (incorporating higher frequency ranges with faster/higher bandwidth -- frequencies ranging from 6GHz-95GHz, called millimeter- or micro-waves), but 5G cell phone can't operate off of a wireless router's 5GHz signal, unless it's called "Wi-Fi." (My apologies if you were just being sarcastic...tough to tell in text)

There's alot of inherent problems with 5G technology, and they're compounding to make the 5G rollout very slow. (forgive me for the technobabble....I'm a nerd)
- 5G requires a huge number of small 5G antennas to cover the same area as 4G/LTE antennas. It's taking a long time to build those out.
- Assuming flat terrain, 4G/LTE towers can reach 35-45 miles (600MHz-6GHz frequency range). 5G antennas max out around 20 miles, but depending on the exact frequencies in use, the range can be MUCH lower (Verizon is testing 28GHz & getting 1Gbps speeds, but that's only ~2,000 feet away from the antenna).
- All of those 5G antennas need to be connected via fiber optic lines. Phone/cable companies are rushing to bury/string fiber lines everywhere, but it's a time-/money-consuming process.
- 5G signals can penetrate....just about nothing. So the second you walk into a building, get into your car, or sit under a tree, you'll lose 5G connectivity. 5G requires direct, unobstructed line of sight. Even your own body & those of people around you will block the 5G signals. Overcoming that limitation means that they're having to place 5G antennas almost literally on every street corner. As a result, many installers are cutting down large numbers of trees & clearing other obstructions.
- Some of the frequencies used by 5G are also used in scientific detection, such as satellite weather observation and environmental monitoring (trees, water, etc.). Widespread 5G usage could interfere with those observations, so the scientific community is actively contesting its use.
- A number of human health concerns about the frequency ranges used by 5G have led a number of countries to block certain frequency ranges, or simply bar 5G altogether. Remember I said these frequencies are called "micro-waves"? Yes, 5G includes some the same signals used to reheat last night's leftovers.

[Thrif-t]

Thanx for the education Kork13
I wasnt being sarcastic, just ill informed. I appreciate learning

[~bs]

not yet. tmobile offers it in my city, but need to wait for phones to catch up. 1st half of next year is when you'll see more compliant phones. i'll probably upgrade then. Think my phone is 4 yearsish old already.