The advent of 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) devices promises cost-efficient, mid-tier connectivity for industrial and consumer applications. However, a critical operational concern persists: Can a RedCap CPE automatically fall back to legacy networks when 5G signals vanish? In signal dead zones—basements, rural fringes, or shielded buildings—the answer depends on chipset design, firmware logic, and radio resource management. Unlike premium 5G smartphones, many RedCap CPEs are engineered as 4G LTE CPE hybrids, meaning they natively support LTE anchor bands. This dual-mode capability is not optional for most vendors; it is a baseline requirement for market acceptance. Without fallback, the device becomes a paperweight in non-standalone (NSA) deployments where 5G coverage remains patchy.