“At least in the urban areas, rural may have to rely on standard 4g.”
Range depends on frequency not on 5G versus 4G.
Range depends on frequency not on 5G versus 4G.
5g requires several orders of magnitude more cell towers. Per Verizon: 5G Tower Range. In general, the 5G Ultra Wideband network’s signal can reach up to 1,500 feet without obstructions.
Serviceable 4g is generally 4 to 5 miles.
It will be quite some time before you'll see 5g towers along rural roads every half-mile or so.