Is it worth upgrading your phone to 5G yet?
They began deploying 5G networks worldwide in 2019, but of course some countries, based on uptake and infrastructure are a lot further ahead than some others. Korea notably already has quite a well advanced 5G network, but the UK is also one of those countries at a more advanced stage in Europe.
All of the major UK network providers are already quite well advanced in their 5G networks: EE, Vodafone, Three, BT and O2. Plus, with 5G phones now widely available from most top manufacturers (including Apple, Samsung, Google and more). You’re certainly not limited in your options when looking for a 5G phone.
Also, it’s worth noting that even if your phone supports 5G, it will still support 4G and 3G. Think of 5G as just another slice of the data cake. A far more filling slice, that not everyone is going to be able to get their spoon into yet unless they have a 5G phone.
So by opting for a 5G phone now, your basically getting a better service now (make sure to check availability in your area), and a head start of some really quite nifty developments in the near future.
You can already find a range of refurbished 5G phones (at 4G prices) on Back Market, so take a look and see if there’s a 5G phone for you.