Verizon made history by becoming the first US carrier to launch a mobile 5G network — here's what early reports say are its strengths and weaknesses:
, the faster speeds are likely to come once software updates are made. Higher maximum speeds could increase rapidly as the software is improved with real-world feedback.
The coverage area is small and spotty. The 5G network is only available in limited parts of the cities, but even in areas where the carrier has identified 5G availability, coverage is scant. Additionally, the 5G network has a tough time providing connectivity in buildings, with its download speeds performing the same or worse than 4G LTE in tests by PCMag.com.In the short term, the 5G network's performance results could hurt perceptions of Verizon and 5G as a whole.
Fast speeds are important for consumers — 81% identified a high-speed network as a must-have mobile offering,
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