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Originally Posted by kendi
A non issue imo. Faster is not always better.
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In addition to the two forms of 5G there is a 3rd form “mid-range” 5G.
The low form of 5G is not much better, I.e. faster, if at all, from 4G. This is what the carriers are currently showing for nationwide coverage. The carriers can distribute the low-form from existing cellular towers.
The high form mmWave P, with the very high speed that the carriers are showing in demonstrations. It has a very short radius (A city block or two) and cannot penetrate concrete block, etc. It probably will on be in urban areas and corporate campuses.p for the foreseeable future.
There is a third form, a mid-range, that has speeds of 100mb to 900mb, a real improvement over 4G. Its distribution radius from towers is only a quarter or third of 4G, but there is hope that repeaters, similar to WiFi repeaters, will be able to extend the coverage. Carriers are only beginning to distribute the mid-range but the mid-range is where I believe there is real hope, and opportunity, for the future particularly in the Villages. I think it is 2-to-4 years until the mid-range is prevalent.