Many have heard or seen phone companies touting their 5G tests
around the country. 5G is required to be backward compatible
with current technology at current speeds. So there is no need
to worry about forced change. . . yet.
However, your current
phone is not 5G capable and will not be. You will need to buy a
new phone to have it connect to 5G. Motorola is pushing to have
the first 5G phone available this month ($480 from Verizon).
Others will follow and by early next year there will be more
choices.
Also, your current
modem/router will not work with 5G, nor will your PC. Intel is currently working
with Acer, ASUS, Microsoft, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to deliver
laptops and convertibles with the new 5G standard. Companies are working on 5G modems that
will fit into phones, cars, smart-home devices and other
device forms that have yet to be developed, like maybe
carrying a puck type portable modem in your pocket.
Bottom line, if your
phone works and your cable or streaming service works for TV
now, do not be in a hurry to change all your equipment. Let
others suffer the slings and arrows (and costs) of the new
technology. Be patient and do not be first in line. It will take
a few years to have 5G available everywhere. 5G phone service
will be available before home 5G. When home 5G does, be prepared
to spend big bucks and deal with learning new equipment. Incidentally,
the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are expected to broadcast in 5G with
8K TV resolution.
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