4G 5G frequency bands

4G networks use frequencies below 6 GHz, while 5G will use much higher frequencies in the 30 GHz to 300 GHz range . The larger the frequency, the greater its ability to support fast data without interfering with other wireless signals or becoming overly cluttered.

Low-band 5G operates on some of the same frequencies as 4G, delivering slightly faster speeds—think 50–60 Mbps—over long distances . It will work best in rural areas where people are more spread out and you can provide service with a handful of cellular towers.