5G doesn't always mean the fastest speeds.

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Accessing the internet has come a long way in the last two decades, but only if you live somewhere that cable and fiber providers actively serve. When you're living somewhere rural, the best you might get are speeds as low as 1 Mbps, while in a city you could get 1 Gbps or more. That leaves you with 5G and alternative internet providers like Starlink as your next best chance for faster internet at home , although these are two very different technologies.

5G is the internet you'll receive over a mobile network, through your phone or through a 5G router at home. Starlink, meanwhile, is a broadband service that connects your home via a satellite dish. There's no one-size-fits-all experience. A strong 5G connection can beat Starlink in some places, while a satellite connection might work best if you don't have a strong mobile signal.…