The UW stands for ultra-wideband , the type of radio technology that allows Verizon to deliver connectivity at the higher-frequency mmWave spectrum.
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Verizon highlighted that its 5G UWB can reach speeds up to 1 Gbps (1000 Mbps) and “brings power and performance comparable to a broadband internet connection to your pocket.”19 Oca 2022
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Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband Speeds Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband offers peak download speeds of more than 4 Gbps compared to average 4G speeds of 30 to 35 Mbps. Speeds that fast allow a 4K definition movie to download in seconds.20 Eki 2021
Read moreIs 5G UW better than 5G?
5G Ultra Wideband is Verizon’s highest performing 5G . Our 5G Ultra Wideband network uses high band (mmWave) and mid-band (C-band) spectrum to deliver a top-of-the-line 5G experience. 5G Ultra Wideband provides game-changing benefits, like speeds up to 10 times faster than what you have now.
Read moreDoes Verizon have good 5G coverage?
Although Verizon’s 4G LTE network comes in first, spanning 71% of the U.S., its lackluster 5G reach covers a measly 12.77% of the country . The good news is that Verizon 5G is blazing fast where it’s available. Since Verizon relies mainly on high-band millimeter wave (mmWave) 5G, mobile internet speeds are excellent.
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Unfortunately, while the 5G side of DSS is legitimate 5G, of a sort, its actual performance is, in Verizon’s own words, “comparable to [its] award-winning 4G LTE.” This is due to a combination of factors, including congestion, the limitations of older hardware, and the same reliance on low-band frequencies .
Read moreDoes 5G get better reception?
Extended Range 5G These frequencies deliver speeds faster than 4G LTE —over hundreds of square miles—and can pass through buildings to provide better coverage both indoors and out. There’s no better signal for coverage than 600MHz.
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