Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/WP8IXtnUSMb.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Youre Being Lied To About 5G | Truth Complex | Business Insider [sFRiuAgqo91] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT After astronomic levels of hype, the fifth generation of mobile networks has been a letdown for many consumers — and hasn't even made phone carriers much money. How'd we end up here? And who really benefitted from this? Business Insider Producer Elizabeth McCauley sifts through the noise of industry reports and marketing and talks to experts to find out the truth. If you want to check out the sources that informed this video, we made a reading list for you: Editor's Note: At 6:56, the graph shown depicts the percent of time 5G users were connected to a 5G network, not all users. 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - The Hype 03:00 - The Tech 04:46 - The Divide 06:56 - The Fear 11:47 - The Cost 13:14 - The Buildout 14:11 - The Race ------------------------------------------------------ #5g #cell #businessinsider #truthcomplex MORE VIDEOS: How Rich Nations Dump Old Cruise Ships And Oil Tankers In Developing Countries | Risky Business Satellite Images Reveal The Reality Of Saudi Arabia's $2 Trillion Megacity In The Desert The Fight For The $150 Million Emerald Industry In Colombia | So Expensive | Business Insider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: You're Being Lied To About 5G | Truth Complex | Business Insider 63ONCyFyb9u xqtCYrT13a4 dEn4QhDYa54 OVADnGrm1Os cdCmYoi0wKo 0lSd8b7d53q ZeNKZHNOmDy
After astronomic levels of hype, the fifth generation of mobile networks has been a letdown for many consumers — and hasn't even made phone carriers much money. How'd we end up here? And who really benefitted from this? Business Insider Producer Elizabeth McCauley sifts through the noise of industry reports and marketing and talks to experts to find out the truth. If you want to check out the sources that informed this video, we made a reading list for you: Editor's Note: At 6:56, the graph shown depicts the percent of time 5G users were connected to a 5G network, not all users. 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - The Hype 03:00 - The Tech 04:46 - The Divide 06:56 - The Fear 11:47 - The Cost 13:14 - The Buildout 14:11 - The Race ------------------------------------------------------ #5g #cell #businessinsider #truthcomplex MORE VIDEOS: How Rich Nations Dump Old Cruise Ships And Oil Tankers In Developing Countries | Risky Business Satellite Images Reveal The Reality Of Saudi Arabia's $2 Trillion Megacity In The Desert The Fight For The $150 Million Emerald Industry In Colombia | So Expensive | Business Insider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: You're Being Lied To About 5G | Truth Complex | Business Insider 63ONCyFyb9u xqtCYrT13a4 dEn4QhDYa54 OVADnGrm1Os cdCmYoi0wKo 0lSd8b7d53q ZeNKZHNOmDy