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We knew it was coming. Users with beta versions of iOS 12.2 are reporting that their iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR phones are now displaying AT&T’s “5G E” indicator. But these devices have not been upgraded to 5G.
“5G E” is a lie: it’s a form of 4G known as gigabit LTE, which is not understood to be 5G by anyone other than AT&T’s marketing department. The lie, however, is working. It recently appeared on some AT&T Android phones, and we now have people on the AT&T user forums complaining about the “update to access the new 5G network.” Mark my words, by June, millions of AT&T subscribers will both think they have 5G and wonder why it’s so disappointing. Read more…
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