5G Rolls Out in the USA

[Bambino]

Only two cities, only one network, and only one phone that's capable, but it's begun.

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/03/verizon-begins-rolling-out-its-5g-wireless-network-for-smartphones.h...

[Cleoriff]

Thanks for that info @Bambino 

So only one new phone will support 5G. Samsung are rolling out a new S10 5G model later this quarter.

(I'm discounting the Motorola Z3 as it requires a $200 accessory in order to make it work!!)

[jonsie]

Read all about the 'myth' that is 5G, 5G+, 5GE in the US explained here ::

https://www.howtogeek.com/399560/5g-e-isnt-real-5g.-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

[Bambino]

That's referring to AT&T, @jonsie, which is, along with T-Mobile, the two GSM networks in the US. The article I posted is related to Verizon, which is the biggest CDMA network in the US, and the 5G rollout is not a myth. It's just going to be several years before it reaches most of the population, but it has to start somewhere.

[Glory1]

Thanks for the information @Bambino. Good to see 5G has begun even if it's only in 2 cities in the US and only one phone is 5G capable.

As you say it has to start somewhere. When it rolls out here in the UK is another guess. And when O2 will roll it out is anyone's guess as they're still rolling out 4G. But it's something to look forward to here whenever it comes..