I Get 5G on My Phone at Home. So Why Can't I Get 5G Home Internet?

If you can get 5G on your phone, you can get 5G internet at your house, right? Not exactly. 5G has been around for a while now, thanks to efforts from major carriers AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, but 5G internet service isn't strictly available at the same addresses as 5G cellular service. I encountered this problem when I switched my mobile carrier from AT&T cellular service to T-Mobile phone service. I was immediately impressed with the phone's 5G performance. However, even though I got T-Mobile 5G cell service at home, my address wasn't eligible for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. It's not just T-Mobile. The same applies to Verizon's cellular service as well as AT&T's. Their 5G home internet products are also not categorically available at all addresses covered by the company's 5G coverage map. For example, even if you have Verizon's Ultra Wideband service in your neighborhood, it's not a given you'll be able to sign up for Verizon 5G Home Internet. Let's get into the details about why. ... Read full article.