Verizon vs. Sprint 5G throwdown: Lightning-fast network speeds are just the beginning – CNET

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Verizon vs. Sprint 5G throwdown: Lightning-fast network speeds are just the beginning  CNET

Think of 5G and you think of speed — anywhere from 2x to 10x what you get with 4G, as a start. But after two tests of Verizon’s 5G network in Chicago and one in Dallas with Sprint, it’s clear that download speeds are just the beginning of what a satisfying 5G experience is. Consistency and coverage are just as important as incredible peak speeds and lightning-fast real-world downloads. For example, Verizon’s field tests were faster than Sprint’s on the whole, but our test with Sprint revealed the importance of a wider coverage area overall. The results of these two tests aren’t anywhere ne…

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