Wireless carriers are always quick to offer a deal. Hey, we’re one of them. There’s no shame in kickin’ the tires and finding the best wireless arrangement for you and your family.

There’s nothing more exciting in 2021 than seeing the “5G” wireless icon pop up in the top corner of your new, 5G-enabled phone. And now, C Spire wireless customers around Mississippi are getting their first taste of the speeds those phones can handle.

With every shift in wireless technology, we become both more mobile and more connected. 5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology, and it promises speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G LTE networks. We know the highest speeds are still in the future. But isn’t it exciting to consider how 5G will change life as we know it?

As the buzz around 5G continues to grow, some continue to ring the alarm for potential health hazards related to this emerging cellular technology.

If you’re skeptical, you’re not alone.

It’s a fair question. Judging by some wireless carriers’ advertising, we aren’t even sure they know what 5G really is. Behind all the hype, the wireless industry has managed to give consumers very little clear information. To many, it’s just an empty buzzword.

‘Tis the season for new smartphones, new phone plans—and unfortunately, a pasture full of bull. While the “deals” are rolling in hot and fast, there are important differences in which carrier you choose that can impact your monthly bill.