4 Questions to ask yourself when you’re planning to upgrade to 5G
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- 29 Mar 2023
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Offering speeds 10 times or faster than 4G/LTE and much better latency, 5G promises you a far smoother experience for media streaming, etc.
South African network operators have accelerated their rollout of 5G—the superfast next-generation standard for mobile networking. Offering speeds 10 times or more faster than 4G/LTE and much better latency, 5G promises you a far smoother experience for media streaming, video calls and media downloads.
WHY 5G UPGRADE WILL SERVE YOU BETTER THAN 4G
It can offer speeds 10 times quicker than 4G, enabling downloads in a blink of an eye and HD media with no pixelation or buffering. With 5G now so widely available and more affordable Android 5G handsets hitting the market, this is a great time to dive in.
TCL suggests questions to ask before you decide on a network provider and contract, upgrade or prepaid option for the said services.
1. Where will you be using the 5G service?
One of the first things to consider is whether you want 5G to get faster broadband at home or whether you want to use it as a mobile service. Most networks offer special 5G customer premises equipment and uncapped or high bandwidth deals for people who want a 5G solution to use at their homes. Or you can consider a standard prepaid SIM or contract if you want 5G on your mobile device.
2. Contract or prepaid?
If you want 5G for a smartphone, the next step is to choose between prepaid or contract. Prepaid is less paperwork and you don’t need to pass credit vetting. You can also control your budget by buying data and airtime as and when you need it. What’s more, you can switch providers easily if you find a better deal. But you will need to buy a 5G phone upfront. Read More…
