How do I know if my AT&T phone is on 5G?

If your phone has a 5G modem, you will see one of two symbols: 5G or 5G+ . 5G means your phone is currently connected to 5G NR on a sub-6 GHz frequency. Bands in this range provide better coverage but slower speeds. The higher the frequency, the faster your download speeds.

If you don’t see 5G in the status bar Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options . If you see this screen, your device has 5G activated. If you don’t see this screen, contact your carrier to confirm that your plan supports 5G.

Visit att.com/5Gforyou for the latest 5G coverage details.

5GE, or 5G “Evolution” is the name that AT&T is using in areas where 4G LTE technologies like three-way carrier aggregation, 4×4 MIMO, and 256 QAM are available . These features making existing wireless networks faster, provided your smartphone supports them.