5G network speeds are sometimes slower than 4G networks.
On October 15th, Viettel officially launched its 5G network in many provinces and cities nationwide. At the time of launch, Viettel's 5G network had over 6,500 BTS stations, providing 100% coverage to the capitals of all 63 provinces and cities, tourist areas, industrial zones, seaports, and airports.
According to the network provider's "advertisements," Viettel's 5G network speed can be 10 times faster than 4G, with near-zero latency. This network technology is deployed simultaneously on both 5G NSA and 5G SA architecture platforms.
However, after a week of use, many users have reported that the network connection quality is not significantly better than 4G.
Specifically, many users reported that after subscribing to a network package, the 5G icon appeared on their phone screens, but accessing social media sites like Facebook and Messenger, or downloading emails, was not as smooth and showed little difference compared to using 4G.
At the same time, the SpeedTest app only recorded download speeds ranging from 65-70 Mbps and upload speeds of 33 Mbps, figures equivalent to 4G networks. In addition, during internet usage, there was intermittent connection between 5G and 4G networks.
During a 5G test in the Huynh Thuc Khang area ( Hanoi ), download speeds reached only 80.24 Mbps, upload speeds reached 8 Mbps, and latency was 32ms. Thus, at this location, 5G speeds were even slower than 4G.
Tests conducted in several central areas of Hanoi, such as the Hoan Kiem Lake area and Cau Giay district, revealed that the 5G network speed was also intermittent and unstable.
According to a representative from a mobile network operator, some users may find 5G speeds unimpressive due to the nascent 5G infrastructure and geographical location.
In addition, the majority of current users utilize smartphones, so 5G is almost always enabled, leading to overload and delays in the initial period.
In addition, another reason is that 5G networks have a narrower coverage area than 3G and 4G, so in the same area, the density of 5G base stations must also be greater than that of 3G and 4G. If this condition is not met, it is entirely possible for 5G to be slower than 4G.
As can be seen, in the initial phase, Viettel's number of BTS stations was limited (only over 6,500 stations nationwide), resulting in 5G signals only working well in areas with a high density of stations.
5G data rates are nearly double those of 4G.
Viettel has officially launched 19 5G data packages for individual users, including 11 prepaid and 8 postpaid packages. Monthly fees start from 135,000 VND with 4GB of data per day to 480,000 VND for prepaid users and from 200,000 VND to 2,000,000 VND for postpaid users.
Each package includes different benefits: in addition to internet data, there are also discounts on domestic and international calls, gaming, social media access, TV viewing, and storage.
In terms of data capacity and user benefits, most 5G packages offer more than 4G. However, the price of 5G packages is almost double that of 4G packages (the lowest 5G package costs 135,000 VND while 4G is only 70,000 VND). Therefore, to experience 5G, people need to spend more money.
Instead of being limited to specific users on a carrier's list like with 4G, 5G plans now offer expanded subscription limits, allowing everyone to have the same experience.
Vinaphone announced that its 5G trial program will run from October 13th to November 15th. If people own a 5G phone, they will receive a text message inviting them to try the service when they are in an area with coverage. Vinaphone will then give away 50 GB of high-speed data for 30 days.
MobiFone is the latest mobile network operator to join the 5G race, stating that it is deploying and preparing for 5G commercialization. Users are expected to be able to experience 5G services starting in November.
It is predicted that when VNPT and MobiFone officially join the race, 5G tariffs will likely become more volatile and competitive.
Thus, after the two major network operators joined the race, the number of BTS stations will increase, leading to a denser distribution of stations, which is favorable for 5G signal performance and helps improve the user experience.
Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/toc-do-mang-5g-chap-chon-thieu-on-dinh.html
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