Random call drops are annoying. There is no escaping them and they are not new problems for users. We have been facing this problem for the past few years, and although communication service providers have improved their overall infrastructure and installed more towers, the situation where calls are dropped is still a major problem between users. That’s one of my major complaints.
And over the past year, things have gotten even worse.
So why did we suddenly see a huge increase in call drops? 5G may be behind it. Before he panics and stops using the 5G service, let him explain the whole situation.
5G is a fairly new network technology that both Reliance Jio and Airtel have started offering in the country. This service comes with many benefits such as faster internet speeds, lower latency, and even unlocks various other implementations.
However, there is a big problem: connectivity range.
Since 5G bands are short-range, this can lead to dropped calls
Millimeter wave and sub-6GHz are the two main bands for 5G networks around the world. Sub-6GHz has a relatively long range compared to millimeter waves. However, it still doesn’t have as long range as the 4G band.
This brings us to the issue of connectivity range. Currently, Airtel and Reliance Jio offer several 5G towers across the country or at least in areas where 5G service is available.
Still, 5G networks will continue to fluctuate as you move within a given region or from one region to another. Therefore, when the 5G signal strength drops, the phone will automatically jump to his 4G network. If you happen to be on a call during that switching period, your phone will lose signal for a few seconds, but that’s enough time to hang up or pick up a call. Sudden silence, etc.
For now, we are certain that this is a temporary situation, and the situation will improve as more 5G networks and towers are installed around us. For now, try keeping your phone connected to his 4G network. This not only improves your calls but also extends your phone’s battery life to some extent.
And over the past year, things have gotten even worse.
So why did we suddenly see a huge increase in call drops? 5G may be behind it. Before he panics and stops using the 5G service, let him explain the whole situation.
5G is a fairly new network technology that both Reliance Jio and Airtel have started offering in the country. This service comes with many benefits such as faster internet speeds, lower latency, and even unlocks various other implementations.
However, there is a big problem: connectivity range.
Since 5G bands are short-range, this can lead to dropped calls
Millimeter wave and sub-6GHz are the two main bands for 5G networks around the world. Sub-6GHz has a relatively long range compared to millimeter waves. However, it still doesn’t have as long range as the 4G band.
This brings us to the issue of connectivity range. Currently, Airtel and Reliance Jio offer several 5G towers across the country or at least in areas where 5G service is available.
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Still, 5G networks will continue to fluctuate as you move within a given region or from one region to another. Therefore, when the 5G signal strength drops, the phone will automatically jump to his 4G network. If you happen to be on a call during that switching period, your phone will lose signal for a few seconds, but that’s enough time to hang up or pick up a call. Sudden silence, etc.
For now, we are certain that this is a temporary situation, and the situation will improve as more 5G networks and towers are installed around us. For now, try keeping your phone connected to his 4G network. This not only improves your calls but also extends your phone’s battery life to some extent.
