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Why LTE Still Matters in the 5G Era
Most 5G networks run in Non-Standalone mode, relying on LTE for control signaling and coverage. LTE infrastructure, built over a decade, still handles the majority of connectivity, especially in rural areas and IoT deployments. Private LTE networks are also gaining traction in enterprise settings, while 5G voice remains dependent on LTE fallback.
Meridian48 take
The article correctly highlights that LTE is not obsolete but foundational to current 5G deployments, though it understates the gradual shift toward Standalone 5G and the eventual phase-out of LTE.
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