Hopping online at the airport? Cellular may be faster than Wi-Fi – here’s why

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Cellular access is faster than Wi-Fi at most US airports.
• A full 70% of US airport Wi-Fi networks still use Wi-Fi 5.
• Run a speed test at your local airport to see which is faster.

Here’s a common scenario for many travelers. You’re at an airport waiting for your flight. You want to hop online with your mobile phone to stream a movie, play an online game, or download some apps. Your…