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So yes, 5G will be slower then a wired but it will be much much cheaper to cover wider swaths of area because 5G doesnt need to dig up the ground to every house

So yes, 5G will be slower then a wired but it will be much much cheaper to cover wider swaths of area because 5G doesnt need to dig up the ground to every house to install. For places where it is very difficult for broadband to reach, 5G speeds can be a suitable option. At the very least, threats from telecom companies will force Comcast to compete

HeWhoLurksLate 7y ago
But 5G also has less range, and the tower doodads still require some flavor of backbone to be able to dish out internet. Generally that backbone is a wired connection, be that copper or fiber.