Will 4G phones still work when 5G comes out?

5G isn’t replacing 4G any time soon. In fact, they will coexist and work together. 5G capable phones can actually use both 4G and 5G technology.

What happens if you put a 5G Sim in a 4G phone?

Can 5G SIMs be used in 4G mobiles? Yes and no. With the majority of 5G SIM only packages being 4G and 5G enabled (With the exclusion of EE) you can use them in either kind of phone. However, when used in a 4G phone they won’t be able to access 5G speeds.

Is 4G going to be phased out?

T-Mobile has listed the dates for shutting down Sprint’s 3G and 4G LTE networks, and migrating people to modern broadband speed pastures. These are January 1, 2022 for Sprint’s 3G network sunset, and June 30, 2022 for the 4G LTE connections, respectively.

Can I change my 4G SIM to 5G?

Yes, your 5G device will be able to use a 4G sim to receive 4G/3G/2G coverage whenever it needs to. But if you want to use our 5G network, you’ll need to swap to a 5G sim.

Should I buy a 4G phone or a 5G phone?

Quick answer is – just go ahead and buy 4G phone. 5G is still away from mobile devices, at least for few more years. 5G technology requires much complex network capabilities and algorithms to implement.

Is it worth buying a 4G LTE smartphone in 2021?

A new 5G phone is definitely future-proof, but 4G smartphones are not obsolete yet. So yes, you can buy a 4G LTE smartphone in 2021 and save some money.

Should you upgrade to 5G on T-Mobile?

If you’re on an older Sprint or T-Mobile 4G phone, moving up to 5G will give you noticeably better performance on the new T-Mobile network, right now. AT and Verizon also claim to have a lot of “nationwide” 5G coverage.

Is 5G going to work in India?

The answer is No. 5G isn’t going to work in India anytime soon. It will take time. Possibly it’s going to take two years for it to work properly all across the country. So if you buy a phone now, especially for 5G, then you are paying for a feature that you can’t use for at least two years.