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Will a 5G phone work locally without the 5G network being in place?

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Post by Bacchus Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:54 pm

Please excuse a question from a self-admitted techno Klutz . I am considering updating my cellphone and have been recommended to get a 5G capable model. As I have also been told that the 5G network is not fully in place in this area, would this purchase be a reasonable one, or would it be advisable mot to make this purchase until the network is available? Thanks for any assistance.

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Post by ferret Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:37 pm

Yes it will work but it's capabilities will be somewhat reduced. If you are here full time then I would wait to update until the 5G network is here as well.
https://www.airtel.in/blog/prepaid/can-i-use-4g-sim-in-my-5g-phone/#:~:text=The%20short%20and%20simple%20answer,work%20in%205G%2Dpowered%20phones.
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Post by Bacchus Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:55 pm

Thank you, that is very helpful information. Best to wait until 5G is in full operation here, and who knows when that will be. Thanks again.

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Post by OasisCloud Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:20 pm

We don't even have very good 4G coverage here, so it may be a long wait. So certainly no reason to get a 5G phone just for that, but if you need a new phone and want a high end one it will likely have 5G capacity.

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Post by ferret Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:44 pm

Ain't that the truth. I'm still chugging along with a Samsung S4 and it works fine for my needs.
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Post by CanuckBob Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:21 pm

Very soon all phones will be 5G capable.

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