Is Verizon 5G nationwide really 5G?

The regular “5G,” meanwhile, is real 5G but only on the low-band flavors . AT&T uses “5G Plus” for its millimeter-wave and C-band 5G networks. Verizon calls its millimeter-wave and C-band 5G networks “5G Ultra Wideband,” “5G UW” or “5G UWB” (the exact icon will vary based on your device).

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Does Verizon 5G get better reception?

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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How soon will 5G be nationwide?

The 3GPP has already agreed to integrate 5Gi into the Release 17 standard, expected sometime in March or June of this year. This will enable hardware to implement 5Gi capabilities as soon as 2023 —appropriate since India’s 5G launch won’t even begin until the second half of 2022.

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