*Fake 5G Routers Exposed: Low-End 4G Devices Masquerade As 5G On SA Online Marketplaces* Several major e-commerce marketplaces in South Africa which includes Makro, Takealot, and Bob Shop have been hosting dozens of listings for Wi-Fi routers that falsely claim to support mobile 5G connectivity, the scam was uncovered in December 2024 after an investigation revealed that the routers were actually low-end 4G devices, with prices often well under R1,000, making them appear as great bargains to unsuspecting customers. A closer look at the devices’ specifications revealed that they were not capable of supporting 5G connectivity. Instead, the routers’ claimed mobile network performance was on par with 4G devices. https://technomag.co.zw/fake-5g-routers-exposed-low-end-4g-devices-masquerade-as-5g-on-sa-online-marketplaces/