We tried 5G. The fifth generation is fast, but still tastes green
ECO tried out 5G from Nos, the first operator to launch the network in Portugal. The fifth generation already makes a difference in Lisbon. In other regions, it still has plenty of room to mature.
Since 26 November, Nos customers with the latest phones have had access to the 5G network. Vodafone has also launched the technology, and both operators will keep offering it to customers free of charge until 31 January. After that, anyone who wants 5G will pay more at the end of the month. Will it be worth it?
ECO tried 5G on an iPhone 13 Pro Max lent temporarily by the company. In the heart of Lisbon, it was possible to record a download speed of around 750 Mbps, which is genuinely fast. The main difference is that web pages and YouTube videos load practically instantly.
AI translation from the Portuguese. First published in ECO on 30 December 2021.