Question about 5G. | The Apple Den | Page 1

digital cedar Sep 22, 2023, 5:14 PM

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What does 5G Standalone mean? I see it on my iphone 14 pro max and I dont know what it does. Does anyone else know?

distant anvil Sep 22, 2023, 5:16 PM

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"5G is the fifth generation of wireless cellular technology, offering higher upload and download speeds, more consistent connections, and improved capacity than previous networks." -Google

digital cedar Sep 22, 2023, 5:18 PM

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I know what 5G is, I mean the 5G Standalone option.

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distant anvil Sep 22, 2023, 5:20 PM

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It means that 5G is independent network without use of LTE (because most 5G connection still operate with LTE support), it ~~will~~ should improve you "normal" 5G speed.

gloomy pasture Sep 23, 2023, 2:33 AM

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distant anvil It means that 5G is independent network without use of LTE (because most 5G conn...

It doesn't necessarily improve data speeds. It's for improving call quality.

gloomy pasture Sep 23, 2023, 2:37 AM

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digital cedar

5G standalone or as it's commonly called VoNR (Voice over New Radio) enables you to make calls over 5G where previously it would just use LTE for calls. When you make a call your phone will stay in 5G and won't switch to LTE.

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It's basically the 5G equivalent of VoLTE (Voice over LTE).

gloomy pasture Sep 23, 2023, 2:40 AM

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gloomy pasture 5G standalone or as it's commonly called VoNR (Voice over New Radio) enables you...

And it highly improves call quality as well.

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