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Is 5G a must if you’re always on the run?

Written by Fiona

September 20 2021

If you are always on the move, you might not think that much about the capabilities of your phone. Do you need new developments like 5G? Let’s take a closer look at some of the factors that might sway your decision.

How much time do you spend in cities?

The current growth of 5G is focused on major cities. After all, there are a lot of areas that don’t even have 4G coverage, so we will not see 5G coverage here for even longer.

This means that if you have a home base in a major city then you might want to get a phone that is 5G compatible.

However, if you live in the country or are constantly on the go, you are not going to have access to 5G coverage. In this scenario, you are really not going to need 5G.

There will be many other tools that you need on your phone that will be a higher priority. Your phone is an important lifeline when you are hiking or undertaking other outdoor adventures, and there will be things that you need it to do first.

What else do you use your phone for?

Are you one for keeping your phone just for making calls, or is it something that you are constantly using as an active part of your life? For example, if you duck in and out of sites like GGPoker UK, having access to 5G could be good as it means that you will have a clearer and stronger connection with zero lag or packet data loss.

Most people use their phones for multiple tasks, from messaging loved ones to playing games to even running their business. If you are such a person, you might want to get a 5G-compatible phone just for the extra level of connectivity. It will help you keep up to speed where you need to the most, whether you are on top of a mountain or in the heart of a busy city like London.

Are you upgrading your phone?

Of course, you also need to consider whether or not you will be upgrading your phone any time soon. You might want to get a new one as it has some capabilities that you want. For example, if you are keen on photography, then you might decide that you want to get a phone with a good camera and photography settings.

Likewise, you might just be ready to upgrade your handset. If you are switching to the latest model of your preferred phone, there is a good chance that it will be 5G-compatible anyway.

Therefore, you might be able to scoop up this upgrade easily. While you might not have much of a use for it at the moment, it is a neat extra to have and you will be able to make use of it when it is an option.

5G is coming to many different areas, and it won’t be long before we see it becoming standard in many towns and cities. If you spend more time in the countryside, you may not have thought too much about whether or not you want to get a phone that is 5G-compatible. However, it is definitely a useful thing to have, and it might be worth looking into, especially if you are interested in tech. It is likely that we will see more of a shift towards 5G in the future. Nipping in now ahead of the curve might be the right move for you.

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