--- title: Wireless Technology Blog | Viaero Wireless | 4G description: 4G | Wireless, cellphones and high speed Internet technology blog from Viaero Wireless. --- [![Viaero Wireless Logo](https://blog.viaero.com/hubfs/Viaero_March2018%20Theme/images/viaero-logo3609e0925fa06ab09c57ff07008bad5b.png)](https://www.viaero.com/) - [877-484-2376](tel:8774842376) - [Find a Store](https://stores.viaero.com/) - [Cart](https://www.viaero.com/shop/view-cart) - Search - [My Viaero](http://myviaero.com) - PLANS - Cellphone Plans - [Student Plan](https://info.viaero.com/student-unlimited-plan-01) - Internet Plans - [ConnectED Program](https://info.viaero.com/connected) - DEALS - Sales & Promotions - [Student Unlimited](https://info.viaero.com/student-unlimited-plan-01) - [FREE Phones w/ Prepaid](https://info.viaero.com/prepaid-promo) - SUPPORT - Help Center - [My Viaero](https://app.idibilling.com/onlinebill/via02_p_production/) # Viaero Technology Blog ## [4G vs. 5G Technology: What’s the Difference?](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/4g-vs.-5g-technology-whats-the-difference) Posted by [Helen Akers](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/author/helen-akers) on Jul 6, 2021 3:37:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.viaero.com/hubfs/4G-5G-difference-blog-banner.jpg)](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/4g-vs.-5g-technology-whats-the-difference) 2019 was the year that 5G cellular networks started to appear. By the end of 2020, 5G was present in [around 100 U.S. cities](https://www.businessinsider.com/4g-vs-5g). But presence hasn’t necessarily translated to the same levels of coverage and performance 4G networks currently offer. Coverage in both urban and non-urban areas is just over 30% with some carriers. [Read More](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/4g-vs.-5g-technology-whats-the-difference) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/4g-vs.-5g-technology-whats-the-difference#comments-listing) Topics: [Technology](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/topic/technology), [wireless](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/topic/wireless), [5G](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/topic/5g), [4G](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/topic/4g), [cellular](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/topic/cellular) ## [Why 4G LTE Will Remain Relevant in the Face of 5G](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/why-4g-lte-will-remain-relevant-in-the-face-of-5g) Posted by [Helen Akers](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/author/helen-akers) on Apr 9, 2021 1:14:48 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.viaero.com/hubfs/4g-5g-blog-pic-1.jpg)](https://blog.viaero.com/tech/why-4g-lte-will-remain-relevant-in-the-face-of-5g) From conspiracy theories to the possibility of self-driving cars, 5G continues to inspire both controversy and intrigue. While many major U.S. carriers are promoting 5G networks, this doesn’t mean that 4G networks have been or are going to be completely replaced soon. While 5G can deliver faster speeds, fewer delays, and higher capacities, these networks will continue to rely on and run alongside 4G LTE technology. 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