Goodbye dead zones: Brilliant new tech turns windows into 5G antennas

We've been using 5G technology and its faster data speeds for several years now. However, the main problem with 5G networks is that extending coverage is more difficult than it is with 4G LTE. That explains why you won't have 5G access everywhere you go and why performance may vary even when you do have coverage.

The solution to expanding 5G coverage is simple, at least in theory. You need to place more base stations that extend the reach of 5G radio waves. That's especially true in densely populated urban areas. 5G equipment will increase costs for carriers because 5G base stations don't reach as far as 4G antennas. Hence, there is a need to install more of them to have a good signal and eliminate dead zones.

This causes another issue. You have to find space for all these 5G base stations. Each carrier must roll out its own infrastructure to extend 5G coverage.

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