Does it matter that fizz can't run on 5g?

briannucc

Sometimes I notice my pixel 7 is using 5g rather then LTE. Actually quite often it's switching back and forth.

Since fizz doesn't have 5g coverage, will this matter, will I be completely out of service in all the areas my phone switches to 5g ?

elena code xzi4t

hi @briannucc

From the phone configuration you can disable the 5G

Doomdrou

Not at all. LTE covers more areas than 5G, so you won’t be without network in “5G areas”. You will be on the LTE network, as Fizz has no 5G networks.

To be honest, unless you are in a very crowded area, like huge music festivals with 100 000 + people, not having 5G won’t be a problem. 5G vs LTE speeds aren’t noticeable during web browsing or social media use…

However, my best advice would be to turn off 5G capabilities on your phone. This will likely save you battery life.

kaitokun

Just disable 5G on your phone's settings.

Mark123_2024

I have a 5G phone but it never connects to a 5G network, Always on 4G.

BeakBird

On your phone go to settings - connections - mobile networks - network mode.

Make sure 5G is not selected. It should be 4G LTE.

jiyingss

Thank you for your suggestion. But if I don't switch 5g off, what are the bad effects on my phone?

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/comment/6838740#Comment_6838740

kaitokun

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/comment/6838874#Comment_6838874

Not much. Your phone might use a little bit more battery than normal.

Mark123_2024

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/comment/6838934#Comment_6838934

The phone is searching for a non existing network.

BeakBird

You should switch it off since you won't use 5G anyway.

Having it off just makes sure that as you move around you will always connect to the right networks.

AlexJS

Switched off 5g, thanks for the advice on this thread, 😀

kaitokun

No problem. That's why we're here 😀