Verizon can be proud of a lot of things, starting with how its truly nationwide 4G LTE network still beats T-Mobile’s rapidly spreading low-band 5G signal in terms of download speeds in many places, but when it comes to Big Red’s own 5G deployment, the situation is pretty complicated.
A small step forward for an inherently flawed network
All the usual warnings and disclaimers obviously apply, as obstacles of any sort (including trees and even humans) are likely to block the high-band 5G signal even in those aforementioned spots, instantly downgrading you to 4G LTE speeds.
Playing catch-up to an underdog turned trendsetter
Meanwhile, Big Red continues to insist its rollout strategy is the only way to “build 5G right”, declaring the company’s satisfaction with how it’s been able to “figure out ways” to remove roadblocks created by the coronavirus pandemic in the last couple of months.
