Downloads will be faster, but you’ll need a new smartphone.
Roger Entner is the founder and lead analyst of Recon Analytics, which studies consumer behavior and market trends. He focuses on wireless technology.
How will 5G be different from 4G?
The time it takes for your phone to pull up a website after you type it in will be quicker. Downloads will be faster, though most of our downloads these days can easily be done on 4G. More people will be able to stream video at the same time, meaning there will be fewer buffering incidents. It will also be more cost-effective to set up internet service in rural areas.
This story is from the July 2018 edition of Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
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