Not having an interest in 5G plans, I was unaware of the potential problems associated with reception & of how that impacts the construction industry, among others.
I found the following information to be interesting & feel it might be of some benefit to others as well.
Jan. ‘24: Canada 5G Network Availability | WhistleOut
4G LTE offers fast speeds and reliable connectivity. 4G LTE is widely available in Canada, covering over 99% of the population. But 4G LTE isn’t as fast as 5G; unfortunately, there’s no way to upgrade your 4G LTE phone to 5G. To get 5G quality, you need a 5G phone.
If you have a 5G-capable phone but use a 4G LTE plan, you’ll need to switch to a 5G plan to get 5G speeds. If your carrier offers 5G, that’s an easy upgrade. If your provider doesn’t have a 5G network, switching to another carrier and keeping your current phone number is just as easy.
Jan. ‘24: Best 5G Network in Canada: Rogers vs Bell vs Telus | WhistleOut
April & July 2022: 5G availability in Canada: Impact on CSPs and consumers (ericsson.com) Ericsson study based on online interviews with 1,200 consumers in Canada.
Jan. ‘22: Improving 5G Connectivity is the Building Sector's Burden - Propmodo
Feb. ‘20: The 3 biggest 5G myths: And the truths behind them • RENX - Real Estate News Exchange • Real Estate News Exchange
Compared to Europe, North America is already very mature in terms of integrating Distributed Antenna System (DAS) solutions into buildings. However, having a DAS for today’s requirements does not mean you are future-ready for the needs of 5G.
Oct. ‘19: Inside Innovation: 5G networks will impact construction (constructconnect.com)
