5G in Thailand... when?

[KhunBENQ]

On 9/21/2019 at 3:55 PM, Captain 776 said:

I have had 5G internet connection for over a year

A new popular mixup.

WiFi connection in the 5 GHz frequency range has nothing to do with 5G (5th generation mobile network).

5G comes in a variety of frequencies. Currently they seem to start with 3.4/3.8 GHz.

But they have plans for up to 33 GHz ("microwave").

The frequencies tell a story: almost impossible to cover a big country with 5G.

Tremendous multi billion investment.

It's NOT the solution to fill coverage gaps (like some simpletons in Germany make you believe).

[sumrit]

On 9/21/2019 at 11:28 AM, mfd101 said:

I use a handmedown from my b/f ( a Samsung about 4-years old with internet switched off).

 

Will I be able to use it still in 15 years time when 5G arrives in Prasat? and will I still be able to order books from Amazon?

Not with the internet switched off you won't ????

[smccolley]

Y'all just hold your horses. When I get done installing 5G out here for Tmobile I will come home and install it for Thailand ???? 

[shdmn]

On 9/19/2019 at 5:14 PM, heiri007 said:

So... any new phone without 5G compatibility could be obsolete soon indeed...

It will be no different than how it is now using a 3G phone on the current 4G networks.  You just don't get to take advantage of the higher speeds.  And the higher 5G frequencies will be even worse at penetrating indoors than 4G frequencies are.  So it's not some revolutionary thing and 4G speeds are quite adequate for most things.