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One thing is that 4G is generally centrally broken out to the internet. So let's say you're in Scotland, the packet would enter the mobile operator's network,

by Jonnax 8y ago

One thing is that 4G is generally centrally broken out to the internet. So let's say you're in Scotland, the packet would enter the mobile operator's network, then go to London, where they've bridged the network to the internet. So there's an extra there and back again.

fyfy18 8y ago
The same applies with roaming too, so in that case there is even more latency.
dx034 8y ago
But why should that change with 5G? Couldn't operators already now route traffic to the internet in more locations?
- Jonnax 8y ago
  5G isn't just the radio network. It's a rearchitecture of the core network as well. For example you can have a 5G core over LTE.
  - dx034 8y ago
    But the article is only about the radio network. 5G over LTE wouldn't bring the problems discussed in the article.