Will 5G have significant building penetration issues?

[jaybar]

Hi

My office has significant LTE building penetration issues. Very poor reception except in one small area of the office floor. Very slow speeds. Sometimes an internet connect can it be made.

5G is rumored to have more severe building penetration issues. Will things be even worse fir me with 5G.

WiFi is not an option. I work in lower Manhattan. Near the WTC.

thanks

 

[HDFan]

"But the extremely high-frequency nature of the 28 GHz band means indoor coverage will be very poor."

"Even using the lower frequency 10 GHz spectrum means that 5G coverage would only exist inside of untreated glass windows, but likely nowhere else inside of a building."

"As a result, when 5G becomes available, most buildings will require in-building cellular aids for reliable in-building coverage."

Given how many complaints one hears about 4G coverage, this sounds to me to be about an order of magnitude worse. I supposedly have good LTE coverage but have to use a signal extender in my home. It is clear that there is a significant population for which 5G will not be a viable option. Unclear as to how large that number is going to be as the technology (and cell towers) change.