> Why do we even need 5G Because smartphone sales have leveled off and consumers are content holding onto their devices longer. Manufacturers and telcos have

> Why do we even need 5G Because smartphone sales have leveled off and consumers are content holding onto their devices longer. Manufacturers and telcos have become addicted to the 1-2 year device renewal cycle and want it back. Thus the marketing department instills “5G” as a need in the mind of the consumer. Also, for people on metered plans, it behooves the telco to develop means for you to exhaust your quota as quickly as possible to get you into overages (and subsequently onto a pricey unlimited plan).