03-20-2024 07:33 PM
I am on the new 5G Canada-US plan and am using it in Florida. It is working well, but I am curious why I am only getting 4G here. I am able to get 5G in Canada.
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03-21-2024 08:26 AM
Thanks for the response. I will keep it on 4G. As you suggested.
03-20-2024 10:08 PM - edited 03-20-2024 10:08 PM
If you really want to try 5G in the US, manually connect to T-Mobile. AT&T 5G doesn't work, and it's a real pain if the phone automatically connects to it, as it won't work. I set my phone to 4G preferred for that reason.
But by all means you can set it to 5G and then connect to T-Mobile manually. It would totally be dependent on there actually being a 5G tower where you are though.
It's overrated though. 4G works better IMO, and you'll still get close to your 5G speed anyway. You don't need the 5G network.
PS: Even the 3G and 4G plans can access to 5G network with a capable device.
03-20-2024 07:46 PM
Thanks for the response. I appreciate it.
03-20-2024 07:42 PM
@PF3 Yes this is normal , thou some have claimed getting 5G to work on AT&T in some areas . Many on 5G plan just keep phone set to 4G/LTE as it tends to work better indoors . 5G has harder time penetrating walls works better outside and more of a battery drain and cause the phone to run warmer . And still get good speeds on 4G/LTE
03-20-2024 07:39 PM
That is possible, but I have used it in different locations and all show 4G. This is not a problem, as it still works great, but I was just wondering if this is normal.
03-20-2024 07:35 PM - edited 03-20-2024 07:35 PM
@PF3 Yes that should be more clear in the plan description. But note 4G/LTE can still reach 5G speed with phone set to 4G/LTE
03-20-2024 07:33 PM
Maybe they do not have 5G there? Did you ASK anybody around you do they have 5G?