Do you have to pay extra for 5G?

5G technically doesn’t cost extra , but it’s only in the pricier unlimited plans.

There’s a lot of hype about 5G, which could help transform many industries. Wireless carriers are rolling it out in the U.S. now, but that doesn’t mean you need to buy a 5G phone this year. In fact, you may not even need one in 2020.

Many of us are looking forward to upgrading to one of the new 5G phones. In fact, some tech fans might be upgrading specifically to enjoy the benefits of 5G. But, did you know that you can’t actually get AT&T 5G service unless you have a 5G wireless plan in an eligible area —even if you have a 5G phone?

All but one of Verizon’s postpaid unlimited plans includes UW 5G access. It’s also included for prepaid customers on the most expensive unlimited plan. … Verizon data plans with 5G. Plan5G accessPlan5G accessData-capped (postpaid)Nationwide onlySo you got a 5G phone, but is your plan ready? – The Verge www.theverge.com › 5g-phone-plans-us-carriers-guide