Advocates say the network infrastructure needed to bring fast 5G networks is unlikely to be deployed equally, across neighborhoods where low-income residents live.
City of San Antonio
San Antonio has seen a 242% increase in small-cell permits. Small-cell can be used for 4G or 5G, so it is impossible to tell from this data, where the rollout is happening.
From Texas Public Radio:
As cellular carriers bring 5G — the next generation of wireless technology to Texas, advocates argue it will bring a new generation of digital inequality. In the past, carriers have typically rolled out their faster service to wealthier neighborhoods first.
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