Or does it make sense to wait on 5G - perhaps another six months, or a year or two?Ĭertainly, it can't hurt to get on the 5G train if you are in the market for an upgrade anyway. And 5G smartphones are mainstream already, with the iPhone 12 and all the latest Android flagships incorporating support for fifth-generation cellular.ĭoes this mean that it is time to upgrade old gear to prepare for an exciting new 5G future? The summer of 2021 is turning into the summer of 5G mobile internet - with new 5G cellular integrated routers hitting the market from Peplink, MoFi, Insty Connect, Cradlepoint, and Sierra Wireless, with likely more new product announcements yet to come.įor those who don't desire a full-fledged router, flagship 5G mobile hotspots are already on the market too. Almost all 5G devices hitting the market are based on the same Qualcomm X55 modem chipset, which has some significant limitations. Waiting for the next generation X60 might just be a smart move.
A whole wave of new 5G hardware is slated to hit the market this summer - including many 5G capable cellular integrated routers.T-Mobile however is starting to deliver some areas of truly next-generation performance. 5G networks are rolling out across the country, but in many cases they are only delivering a "really good 4G" experience.