What experts are saying.
From technology experts and gurus to influencers, Twitch gamers, and everyday people, many users agree that 5G Home Internet doesn't make the cut when it comes to powering their digital needs. Explore their insights and experiences below.
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Unless you and your family are planning to adopt a “nocturnal” lifestyle to get the kind of connectivity you need for work, school, gaming, and more, 5G Home Internet is probably not the right fit.
Broadband Internet vs. 5G Home Internet
5G networks are mobile networks. This means they are inherently less reliable than wired networks due to mobile users in the same area sharing the same capacity, as well as the same signal obstructions like weather, buildings, and trees. This may lead to unwanted speed fluctuations and lagging in response during video calling and gaming — what insiders refer to as latency.
Broadband Internet
- Fast, reliable service available to 90% of the US.
- Networks are better protected for secure browsing.
- Lower latency means better support for gaming, streaming and video calls.
- Not yet available in some of the more rural parts of the country, but this is quickly changing.
5G Home Internet
- Makes faster internet available to some underserved rural areas.
- Can connect to more than one device at a time vs. using a mobile hotspot on your phone.
- Limited availability across the country.
- Prone to interference from weather, buildings, and foliage.
- Comes with network capacity limits that can slow down connection speeds & cause lagging.
5G Internet can be a solution for people who don’t have other options, like certain rural areas still waiting for the digital divide to narrow. Otherwise, it doesn't make the cut as a consistent, reliable connection to power your home.
If you are among the majority of Internet users who are lucky enough to have access to wired broadband internet, you will experience faster, more reliable, secure and private service with those ISPs.
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What is 5G Home Internet?
5G is a powerful option for staying connected when on mobile devices, but users report it doesn’t measure up for home Internet needs.
Using 5G for home Internet will result in slower speeds and lagging in high-population areas as it shares space with mobile user traffic. Think of it as a congested interstate highway, with everyone headed for the same exit.
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