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Re:Ask HN: Is it just me or is 5G strictly worse than LTE? by indy on Sunday January 29, 2023 @02:27AM (#34565763)
It may be worse for the end user but it's great for corporations. Samsung could sell you a smart TV with built-in 5G so that it can always serve you ads even if you never connect it to your wi-fi.
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Re:Ask HN: Is it just me or is 5G strictly worse than LTE? by selcuka on Sunday January 29, 2023 @03:28AM (#34566057)
Can't they already do this now? Is 5G necessary?
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Re:Ask HN: Is it just me or is 5G strictly worse than LTE? by kunagi7 on Sunday January 29, 2023 @10:38AM (#34569037)
Well, they can just stuff a 5G NB-IoT modem inside of newer TVs, using eSIMs received by OTA (either WiFi or a previous valid eSIM).

As long as the manufacturer foots the eSIM bill (and it's profitable) they can serve ads.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it just me or is 5G strictly worse than LTE? by mlindner on Sunday January 29, 2023 @03:42AM (#34566148)
Or better yet, serve you ads when you're not using the TV where it randomly comes on from time to time and displays an image ad and then turns off again.
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Re:Ask HN: Is it just me or is 5G strictly worse than LTE? by indy on Sunday January 29, 2023 @05:27AM (#34566789)
Yes, and not just TVs but any piece of electronic equipment with 5G built-in will be capable of serving ads and sending usage information back without needing access to the user's WiFi or router
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