Do cell phone boosters work with 5G?
Do cell phone boosters work with 5G and what is 5G anyway? 5G is the latest generation of cellular networks. What makes 5G so exciting for so many people is its lightning-fast speed. It’s important to understand the coverage area of a 5G cell site is measured in feet instead of miles. Because of its limited range, 5G won’t replace 4G LTE, but it will provide faster speeds in major metropolitan cities where 5G coverage is more concentrated. Problem is, the smaller wavelength is more easily blocked when you’re indoors. That’s why people buy cell boosters for their home & business.
Customers ask: “If I buy a cell booster today, will it work with 5G?
We got the answer directly from Wilson Antennas: Yes! Since mobile carriers are planning to use the existing 4G LTE networks to carry the majority of cell service to consumers well into 2030, current boosters will continue to work for years to come. The 5G network is being built alongside today’s 4G LTE network and will rely on the 4G LTE network as part of its infrastructure.
Will 5G make cell signal amplification obsolete?
As long as natural and man-made barriers to cellular signal exist, cell signal amplification technology will remain crucial to any future cellular network—regardless of latency or speed.
Given the higher frequencies of 5G, the physics of going through building materials like concrete, brick, metal, and energy-efficient glass will only worsen—further increasing cell signal decay.
Beach communities like Malibu, Venice, Marina del Rey, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes often have terrible cell phone reception. Cell phone users living in those areas often see the biggest benefit from installing a cell phone booster.
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