Rogers launches Canada's first commercially available 5G Standalone Network

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Mar 28th, 2022 11:42 am

elgros4 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 13, 2011; 1444 posts; 1089 upvotes; Québec

Mar 28th, 2022 11:42 am

Rogers launches Canada's first commercially available 5G Standalone Network

https://financialpost.com/globe-newswir ... ne-network

Like I did try to warn many times, Bell and Telus don't have real 5G networks.

Now Rogers has lauched the only Standalone Network in Canada. I don't subscribe to Rogers, neither I want or need 5G. But, calling Bell or Telus network '5G' is marketing bullshit.

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Mar 28th, 2022 2:45 pm

Devhux: Deal Addict; Jan 13, 2014; 2669 posts; 1637 upvotes; Calgary

Mar 28th, 2022 2:45 pm

In the end, customers aren't likely to notice a difference between the two. Telus/Bell & Rogers have flip-flopped on tests showing overall network quality and speed since 5G availability was announced.

At this point you're just being pedantic.

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Mar 28th, 2022 4:38 pm

bembol: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2006; 19366 posts; 3049 upvotes; Woodbridge

Mar 28th, 2022 4:38 pm

My friend tried to bet me he actually has 5G on Rogers. LOL

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Mar 28th, 2022 10:26 pm

elgros4 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 13, 2011; 1444 posts; 1089 upvotes; Québec

Mar 28th, 2022 10:26 pm

Devhux wrote: ↑ In the end, customers aren't likely to notice a difference between the two. Telus/Bell & Rogers have flip-flopped on tests showing overall network quality and speed since 5G availability was announced.

At this point you're just being pedantic.

True, and you should agree that they will not notice a diffrence between 4G and 5G.

Mar 29th, 2022 8:14 am

wysiwyg: Deal Addict; Nov 2, 2002; 2255 posts; 1044 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 29th, 2022 8:14 am

To me, I consider Telus/Bell network nothing more than a 4G+ network. When 5G was first announced, it was supposed to offer gigabit speeds and near fibre ping times (1-2 ms). Essentially, 5G would eventually replace home broadband connections, giving fibre speeds anywhere. I think companies (hardware and service providers alike) where eager to get on the 5G bandwagon, but clearly, technology and infrastructure wasn’t ready yet. I also see no difference between LTE and 5G on my iPhone 12 Pro on Telus in midtown Toronto.

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Mar 29th, 2022 8:33 am

Dave98: Deal Fanatic; Sep 10, 2005; 5409 posts; 3105 upvotes; GTA

Mar 29th, 2022 8:33 am

wysiwyg wrote: ↑ To me, I consider Telus/Bell network nothing more than a 4G+ network. When 5G was first announced, it was supposed to offer gigabit speeds and near fibre ping times (1-2 ms). Essentially, 5G would eventually replace home broadband connections, giving fibre speeds anywhere. I think companies (hardware and service providers alike) where eager to get on the 5G bandwagon, but clearly, technology and infrastructure wasn’t ready yet. I also see no difference between LTE and 5G on my iPhone 12 Pro on Telus in midtown Toronto.

Until just recently, this was pretty much the case for every carrier in North America. The spectrum wasn't in use yet. The 3500mhz spectrum auction only happened here in July of last year

Apr 1st, 2022 9:20 am

GoodFellaz: Temp. Banned; Jun 24, 2015; 7649 posts; 2507 upvotes; 0 downvotes

Apr 1st, 2022 9:20 am

so instead of giving us a better deal on pricing they would rather build expensive networks that most features are out of reach or require high end phones to achieve full results, good to know they care about lining their pockets with our hard earned money

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Apr 1st, 2022 9:26 am

EEE2: Deal Addict; Jan 31, 2007; 4563 posts; 1599 upvotes

Apr 1st, 2022 9:26 am

What is 5G really mean? Its all marketing. Backhaul to cell towers need to be improved big time. No point to call it 5G, if you barely deliver 150-300mbit download and upload never seen more than 50mbit max.

Even existing LTE network dont touch the speeds LTE is suppose to deliver.

For me give me 100mbit up/down and ill be happy. Upload is still horrible on any technology they claim.

Apr 4th, 2022 8:16 am

GoodFellaz: Temp. Banned; Jun 24, 2015; 7649 posts; 2507 upvotes; 0 downvotes

Apr 4th, 2022 8:16 am

marketing and PRICE, you make the companies RICHER by using the latest and greatest devices and standards, just to be an early adopter for bragging rights, is it really worth it on your checkbook to have this kind of bragging rights?

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