5G Ultra Wideband is the next stage in building a better network. 5G runs on a much higher frequency than 4G , which provides users with a much larger bandwidth. That means in a world where everyone is using data with unlimited plans, Verizon can support their users without any of them losing service.
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In theory, 5G is likely to reach speeds that are 20 times faster than 4G LTE1. 4G LTE has a peak speed of 1GB per second; 5G could theoretically achieve speeds of 20GB per second. These are of course what you might call ‘peak speeds’, we’ll just have to see when 5G is rolled out what the real-world performance is like.
Read moreIs Verizon 5G faster than WIFI?
Given this, as high-speed 5G network coverage continues to expand, it may become the preferred option over public Wi-Fi. Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband, available in select areas, also can offer ultra-fast speeds up to 10 times faster than median Verizon 4G LTE speeds .
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Median download speeds were essentially the same, but still 1% slower on Verizon 5G connections than 4G. Verizon 5G users saw lower latency, with Tutela reporting a 6% improvement over 4G.
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