The video discusses the rollout of 5G technology, specifically T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network. The host, MKBHD, tests the network using a OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition phone and compares it to 4G speeds. He finds that while the speeds may not be as high as those achieved with millimeter wave technology, the low-band 5G network provides wider coverage and more consistent speeds, making it a more practical choice for widespread adoption. The video also features a 2020 McLaren GT car, which is showcased as a symbol of speed and innovation, similar to 5G technology.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. 5G can be rolled out in different ways.
2. T-Mobile is building out 5G using low-band 5G.
3. Low-band 5G can cover miles from a single cell tower.
4. Low-band 5G provides faster speeds than 4G, but not as fast as millimeter wave 5G.
5. T-Mobile's 5G network is available to 200 million people.
6. The OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G are two phones that can take advantage of T-Mobile's 5G network.
7. The McLaren GT is a grand tour car that is designed for daily driving.
8. The McLaren GT has a front trunk with a lot of storage space.
9. The McLaren GT has a power rear lift gate and a ton of extra trunk storage.
10. The McLaren GT has an electrochromatic sunroof that can be adjusted for tint.
11. T-Mobile's 5G rollout is different from Verizon's, which is using millimeter wave in hyper-local areas.
12. The McLaren GT has a top speed of over 200 miles per hour.
13. T-Mobile's 5G network provides speeds of around 40-140 megabits per second download and 30-60 megabits per second up.
14. Low-band 5G can penetrate buildings and trees, providing better coverage than millimeter wave 5G.
15. T-Mobile's 5G network is available nationwide, but not all areas have the same level of coverage.