Verizon is still rolling out millimeter wave (mmWave) in select areas, which it pitches as “5G Ultra Wideband” to consumers. The latest cities to get this mobility service are Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Athens, Georgia; Orlando, Florida; and Fremont, California .
Read moreIs ultra wideband the same as mmWave?
Currently deployed 5G network, i.e. Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband (UWB), operates on a higher mmWave frequency with a wider spectrum bandwidth —than previous cellular technologies.
Read moreIs Verizon 5G sub6 or mmWave?
The regular Verizon 5G Nationwide network uses its existing Sub-6 spectrum, far more prevalent but also slower. Peak download speeds for C-Band 5G could hit 1 Gbps, the carrier says: slower than its mmWave, but faster than its existing DSS Sub-6 option.
Read moreWhere is Verizon 5G wideband?
5G Ultra Wideband is now available to customers in parts of Akron and Nashville . Customers in Nashville and Akron also have access to Verizon’s 5G Nationwide network which runs on lower spectrum bands than 5G Ultra Wideband, using an advanced technology called Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS).
Read moreDoes Verizon support mmWave 5G?
About Verizon’s 5G Networks 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.
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