Why is my phone not using my 5G?

Check with your carrier to make sure you have the correct data plan. Also, make sure you are using the SIM card that came with your phone or a 5G compatible SIM provided by your carrier. Older SIM cards may not be compatible with 5G plans. You can check Network mode to make sure that your phone has 5G enabled.

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How do I make my phone pick up 5G?

On many Android phones, you can go to Settings and find an area that is usually called either Connections or Wi-Fi and Internet. Choose Mobile Network or SIM & Network, or something similar. There should be a “network mode” option by which you can select between 5G (or “global”), 4G, 3G, or even 2G.

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