5G in Alaska Verizon

But 5G is getting a strong foothold in many American cities, and speeds range from slightly faster than 4G LTE to exponentially faster by a wide margin . You can get faster speeds on 5G because 5G networks use higher-frequency radio bands to deliver signals.

Experience the GCI Hometown Advantage with 5G mobile and Alaska’s fastest internet. Our 5G mobile network covers 40% of Alaskans , with faster speeds and more reliable connections. GCI’s new network is more than Alaska’s first 5G service.

GCI launched Alaska’s first 5G service in Anchorage on April 17, 2020 . GCI’s 5G buildout in Anchorage will serve as a model for GCI’s network modernization efforts as the company moves forward to expand the service across Alaska.