The communications or “C” band of the radio spectrum was originally designated by the IEEE for satellite communications, terrestrial microwave radio, and other industrial applications . C-band frequencies repurposed for 5G wireless range from 3.7 – 3.98 GHz.
Read moreWhat is Verizon C-band 5G?
Verizon and AT&T will use C-band to plug coverage gaps in their 5G networks that fall between millimeter-wave, which provides high speeds in small areas within cities, and low bands, which offer better range but aren’t always faster than 4G LTE.
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The 3.7 GHz C-band is another story that involves more moving parts. Verizon is moving full steam ahead on its C-band deployment, for which it spent more than $45 billion at auction, and the spectrum is great for capacity and coverage.
Read moreWhich 5G phones support C-band?
Google’s Pixel 6, left, and 6 Pro , right, can now use Verizon’s C-band 5G network. Google’s Pixel 6 and 6 Pro now are capable of connecting to Verizon’s faster C-band 5G network.
Read moreWhat is C-band for Verizon?
C-Band, part of the mid-band spectrum , is like a middle-distance runner, able to move faster than a marathoner and cover a wider area than a sprinter. Verizon expects to use C-Band spectrum to reach impressively high speeds, peaking at a gigabit at launch.
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