What Is 5G Home Internet and Could It Be Your Home Broadband Solution?

For many Americans, internet service providers are a constant source of stress and notoriously one of the lowest-rated industries in the US. ISPs rank lower than social media, the US Postal Service and even airlines. It's not hard to see why. Wading through confusing details like hidden fees, yearly price hikes, contracts, service details and multiple speed tiers can make for a frustrating experience. Folks in rural America know even more acutely how difficult it can be to find a good internet provider. Depending on their location and address, some may feel there are hardly any options at all. It would be a real step forward if 5G could emerge as a viable broadband option for traditionally underserved parts of rural America. As CNET alum Rick Broida put it after he tested T-Mobile's service, "Imperfection is a lot more tolerable when you're paying less than half what you were before." To that point, according to a 2024 J.D. Power Survey, 5G home internet can be a cheaper and more acc ... Read full article.