Ignore the hype. You don't need to buy a 5G phone this year, and probably won't need to worry about it until 2020 at the earliest.
, have promised nationwide coverage by the same time, but that's if they stay on schedule. Currently, the carriers only have small pockets of 5G networks that don't do much other than promise faster data speeds when you're in the right area. And only a few phone makers — Samsung is the largest — are selling 5G phones today.People are hanging on to phones longer than they used to, upgrading iPhones about once every four years.
And you don't need 5G yet. If you hold on to your phone for a few years, you'll be ready to upgrade once 5G has matured. Still, despite limited coverage, expect lots of marketing from carriers and phone-makers about new 5G networks, because they always want you toin 2020, which could spur a lot of upgrades, even if it won't be necessary for many people.
Plus, you'll save money by skipping 5G today. For example, Samsung's 5G phone, the Galaxy S10 5G+, costs $1,300, which is a huge premium over the price you'd pay for a "regular" $799 Galaxy S10+. 5G isn't worth a $500 premium today. If you buy a new phone this year, you'll be perfectly fine for the next few years. And, when you're ready to upgrade next, you'll find 5G phones across all price ranges.
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