There are a lot of myths about what the fifth generation of wireless connectivity can and can’t do. WSJ’s Spencer Macnaughton debunks five common 5G myths. Photo: Associated PressSprint Corp. has touted adding new wireless connections for six straight quarters. What it didn’t say until now is that many of those gains were free lines or existing customers that switched services. With its proposed merger with T-Mobile US Inc. under pressure, the wireless carrier told regulators this week that its performance isn’t as strong as it appears and it will struggle to operate as a stand-alone company.

Source: Wall Street Journal April 18, 2019 10:00 UTC