The Shocking Truth Behind Your Phone's 5G Signal

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Think you’re getting blazing-fast 5G just because that icon says so? Not so fast. New research reveals your phone might still be running on older 4G infrastructure—even when it claims you’re on 5G. In this video, we break down shocking findings from PolicyTracker’s 11,000-test investigation, why your streaming still lags in 2025, and how mobile networks might be overselling the 5G experience.  Find out what’s really behind that 5G signal—and why it might be costing you more for less.  :mobile_phone_with_arrow: Run a speed test :telephone_receiver: Talk to your provider :light_bulb: Know your rights  Watch now and discover the truth behind your “5G” signal. WooGlobe Ref : WGA733425 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Think your phone's 5G icon means lightning-fast internet?

00:03Yeah, think again.

00:05New research reveals that having that shiny 5G symbol on your screen

00:08doesn't mean you're actually getting 5G speeds.

00:12In fact, it might just be 4G in disguise.

00:15PolicyTracker ran over 11,000 tests in places like London and Birmingham.

00:19Turns out, even when your phone says 5G,

00:22your data might still be routed through older 4G infrastructure.

00:25And that's why you're still stuck buffering your videos in 720p in 2025.

00:31It gets worse.

00:33Experts say mobile networks use real-time signal strength to switch between 4G and 5G.

00:38So that 5G icon? It's more marketing than magic.

00:42And the kicker?

00:43You could be paying extra for 5G service that barely delivers anything better than what you had before.

00:49Consumer watchdogs are now calling this out,

00:51saying if other industries must be accurate in advertising,

00:54why not mobile networks too?

00:56So next time your video takes forever to load,

00:59don't just blame your phone.

01:00Blame the not-so-5G behind your 5G icon.

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