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Is Wifi 6 faster than 5G?

Yes, in terms of raw speed, WiFi 6 is faster than 5G. It can theoretically hit up to ~9.6 Gbps, though real-world speeds are much lower (typically 500 Mbps–1.5 Gbps depending on your router, device, and how many devices are connected). 5G networks have a similar peak speed, though the real-world 5G speeds vary anywhere from 50 Mbps to a few hundred Mbps.

But honestly, this is not an apples-to-apples comparison, since WiFi 6 and 5G serve different purposes:

      • WiFi 6 is about how devices communicate with your router. Which then connects to the internet service (fiber, cable, etc.) you use. So the actual speed is capped by this connection, and not just the Wi-Fi itself.
      • 5G is about how your device communicates with a cellular network. Which is useful when you're out and about or don't have a fixed broadband.

So a quick takeaway -

If you have good fiber or cable internet

WiFi 6 will almost always feel faster and more stable than 5G, because your backhaul connection is stronger.

If you're using 5G

(fixed wireless)

Speeds depend heavily on your carrier, tower proximity, and network congestion.It can be great or mediocre.

For mobile use

(phone on the go)

5G definitely wins since WiFi 6 isn't available outside a router's range.