5G – which phones are compatible, how does it work, and how soon will it roll out?
Is your Apple, Samsung or Huawei smartphone 5G compatible? Is it worth upgrading? What are the benefits? Which countries are getting it first, and how has coronavirus affected things? STYLE has the answers
It’s not hard to see why 5G is becoming increasingly popular. The telecommunications technology offers speedy internet access that can make life more convenient for people the world over. Furthermore, experts are predicting that 5G will be a critical need in the near future as the “internet of things” becomes commonplace and devices ranging from cars to refrigerators come online.
At the same time, setting up 5G networks comes with its challenges in certain parts of the world. Because 5G high-frequency waves don’t travel far, carriers need to build more nodes so people can access 5G with ease. China, South Korea and the US are all leading the charge to implement 5G as quickly as possible – but they’re not the only nations who are rapidly transitioning to the technology.
