4G packages can also connect to 5G networks: but the speed is only slightly faster

5G has been popular in China for some time. The feedback on the use of 5G varies greatly. Some friends are happy with it, while some friends may experience 4G/5G jumping back and forth, which greatly affects the actual experience. In fact, according to the packages announced by telecom operators, different 5G packages offer different services. Today, let's talk about the packages/rates and network speeds that operators don't want you to know.

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01 Can 4G packages access 5G? Yes, but the speed is limited

I believe that many of my friends are like me, using 5G mobile phones and 4G packages. In this case, you can access the 5G network, but the download transmission rate is strictly limited to 300Mbps.

Previously, China Unicom made a relevant response: "If users are using a 4G package and have a 5G mobile phone, they can also use the 5G network under 5G network coverage and continue to use the 4G contracted speed, that is, a downlink speed of 300Mbps and an uplink speed of 75Mbps." According to this classification, a download speed exceeding 300Mbps is considered to be "using 5G."

If you are like me and use a 5G mobile phone + 4G package, you might as well turn on the "5G" function and connect to the "fake 5G", the upgraded network speed experience will also be obvious.

How about it? Does it feel full of tricks? That’s not enough. For operators, they currently need to gain more profits from users to spread the cost of 5G construction. Therefore, friends who use 5G packages are "high-quality customers" in the eyes of operators.

02 Low-priced 5G packages, "castrated" speed

Friends who use 5G packages should not think that they can take off immediately after changing to 5G packages. From the perspective of contracted speed, there are also low-end and high-end. We have summarized the details of the current mainstream 5G package rates of the three major operators in the table below.

It is not difficult to see from the above figure that the 5G package charges of the three major operators are similar, and the contract speed is divided into two levels: 500Mbps and 1Gbps. China Unicom and China Telecom require packages of 199 yuan or more to enjoy the 1Gbps speed, while China Mobile requires a monthly fee of 238 yuan or more.

In short, unless you purchase a 1Gbps high-end 5G package in one go, there is not much difference between a low-speed 5G package and a 4G package in accessing the 5G network. It can even be said that if users do not have high requirements for network speed, a 4G package is sufficient to access the 5G network.

03 5G upgrade data package? It looks beautiful

In order to meet the assessment indicators, the internal staff of the operators are also racking their brains to think of ways to popularize 5G. For example, users with 4G packages can enjoy the convenience of 5G by purchasing a 5G data upgrade package separately.

China Unicom 5G data upgrade package subscription interface, note that the download rate is 500Mbps

Taking China Unicom as an example, after ordering the 5G traffic upgrade package, you will give priority to using the 5G network in areas with 5G coverage, but the network speed is limited to 500Mbps.

Although the 5G network speeds on the market are divided into two levels, 500Mbps and 1Gbps, according to user feedback, most users' 5G experience is difficult to exceed 500Mbps. In the early stages of 5G construction, it is still a question of how fast users can enjoy the network speed.

Final Advice

We have reviewed the speeds of different packages under 5G networks and the tactics of operators. There are currently three types of 5G packages on sale: 4G packages access 5G networks, saving money but limited speed; 500Mbps 5G networks are not cheap, and the 5G experience is average; 1Gbps 5G networks are the most expensive and offer the best network experience.

5G currently has some problems such as incomplete coverage, high fees, and a lack of experience after upgrading. However, as the next generation of technology leading social progress, 5G networks will play an irreplaceable role in the future. For those who want to use 5G, you may want to use the 5G data upgrade package for a period of time to test whether the local network meets expectations, and then it is not too late to upgrade the existing package.