We have been hearing about 5G technology for quite a while now. Be prepared to have your breath taken away, as 5G is going to be a real game-changer. How fast is 5G technology? Stupid fast. It is safe to say that 5G speeds are like nothing we have ever seen before.
How do we know? Well, people lucky enough to have a phone that can handle 5G and live in an area where it already has arrived are showing it off. One person started making waves after he posted a video on Twitter showing how fast 5G is. After seeing the video, you will want to throw your old 4G phone away and grab some of that 5G action.
Unfortunately, the rollout of 5G will be slow across the world and there are only a handful of areas in the U.S. where you can get access to it. With 5G, radio frequency waves are much shorter than 4G’s miles-long signals. Right now, you see cell towers scattered around town. With 5G, transmitters will be placed all over your city on everything from light poles to traffic lights and more.
If you enjoy streaming, or gaming online from wireless networks, the expansion of bandwidth is a huge deal. It will bring improvements to speed, coverage and reliability because 5G uses different kinds of radio spectrum frequencies and antennas. This allows the network to connect to many more devices while reducing delays and performing at ultrafast speeds.
How can a faster internet speed change your life, you ask? One of the major four U.S. mobile carriers has launched its 5G network and it covers 200 million Americans. But, should you upgrade your phone to take advantage of it?
Carrier launches low-band 5G network
T-Mobile launched its low-band 5G network on Dec. 1, and it covers nearly 200 million Americans. The network is also available to Metro by T-Mobile users. CEO John Legere announced, “We are committed to building broad, deep nationwide 5G that people and businesses can access at no extra cost with the New T-Mobile, and today is just the start of that journey.” Keep in mind this is the low-band network. It is one of three styles of 5G. There will be low-band, mid-band and high-band.
T-Mobile’s low-band 5G is 600MHz, which is expected to provide exceptional range but will not be as fast as the other networks. Sprint’s mid-band network is 2.5GHz and offers a nice balance of coverage and speed.
High-band will offer massive bandwidth but has a limited range and needs a bunch of new cell sites for it to work.
The main problem with 5G right now is that if your phone is not compatible with it, you are going to have to buy a 5G phone to take advantage of these networks. Unfortunately, there are only a few options on the market right now.
Current 5G phone options
T-Mobile: There are a couple of T-Mobile 5G phones available for pre-order right now that will work on its new low-band network. They are the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren and the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G.
Sprint: Sprint has the same two 5G phones compatible with its network that T-Mobile has, the OnePlus and Galaxy Note10+ 5G. It also has the LG V50 ThinQ 5G device as an option.
Verizon: Verizon has four 5G compatible phones right now. The LG V50 ThinQ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G and the Motorola Moto Z.
AT&T: AT&T only lists the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G as its 5G compatible option right now. More should be coming soon.
The question is, should you run out and buy a 5G compatible phone right now? I would recommend waiting, at least for a little while. That is because there are so few options in the marketplace right now to choose from and the 5G networks with full potential are not ready yet. Apple has not even announced when its 5G iPhone will be released. It is rumored to come out sometime in 2020, but that is just speculation.
Is 5G safe? Here is what the FCC says:
The debate over whether cellphones cause brain cancer has been going on for decades, from the earliest services to every network that ends in a ‘G.’ Now 5G is in the process of rolling out, and new concerns are being raised. The next-generation mobile network is reviving discussions about health risks, including cancer. While scientists continue their research, one U.S. government agency is making their stance clear.
After six years of public input and reviews, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a ruling on the safety of 5G. Not only that, but the commission has also responded to cancer fears surrounding old and new smartphones.
The FCC rules on the safety of 5G
Most studies over the years have found that there is no connection between cellphones and brain cancer. So, what is it about the technology that stokes cancer fears?
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) reports that no conclusive connection between brain cancer and mobile phone use has been found because the gadgets emit non-ionizing radiation, which is low frequency. For reference, household items like microwaves also emit non-ionizing radiation.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, ionizing radiation is high frequency which is why patients and technicians wear lead vests during procedures like X-rays, where that energy is emitted. Too much exposure to ionizing radiation can cause cancer.
That brings us back to the FCC’s recent ruling. Like everything that has come before, the FCC says the nation’s 23-year-old safety limits for radio-frequency exposure will be left unchanged even with 5G. The agency said current exposure levels for cellphones and other radio frequency devices remain safe.
5G health controversy
Why has 5G revived brain cancer fears? First, 5G operates on higher radio frequencies than older cellphone standards. However, these higher frequency waves cannot travel long distances or pass well through objects.
To compensate, antennas will have to be installed every 500 feet on average. Soon, there will likely be a 5G antenna on every lamp post you see.
This means our exposure to radio frequency radiation will be higher than ever. Remember we are not just dealing with cellular signals. We are also constantly bombarded by radio-frequency radiation from other appliances including Wi-Fi routers and Wi-Fi enabled gadgets.
The Federal Drug Administration finds that despite 5G current data suggest that the cellular industry’s radio frequency safety limits are still acceptable. The agency does add the caveat that it will continue to review future studies.
One thing researchers do agree on is that the most significant health risk mobile phones pose is distracted driving. So, drop the phone and buckle up. Buckle up mentally too, because high-speed 5G is the future.
Stay protected!
George Cox is the owner of Computer Diagnostics and Repair. He can be reached at 346-4217.
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