Think that 5G symbol on your phone means faster speeds? New research by PolicyTracker shows that nearly 40% of the time, phones display “5G” while actually running on 4G. Networks, via Mobile UK, say the icon simply means you’re in a 5G-enabled area and that devices are automatically steered to the best available connection. Consumer experts say the definition of 5G is unclear, and customers deserve accuracy and transparency. Have you noticed your “5G” being suspiciously slow? 📱📶 #5G #LondonLi
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Think that 5G symbol on your phone means faster speeds? New research by PolicyTracker shows that nearly 40% of the time, phones display “5G” while actually running on 4G. Networks, via Mobile UK, say the icon simply means you’re in a 5G-enabled area and that devices are automatically steered to the best available connection. Consumer experts say the definition of 5G is unclear, and customers deserve accuracy and transparency. Have you noticed your “5G” being suspiciously slow? 📱📶 #5G #LondonLi
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