No, you’ll need a new phone as older phones can’t be updated to support 5G because they require a 5G chipset and modem . If you have a 3G or 4G phone it will still work on 5G plans, but you’ll only get 3G or 4G speeds.
Read moreHow do I upgrade my phone to 5G?
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. Turn on Airplane Mode, then turn it off.
Read moreHow do I turn my 5G on?
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. Turn on Airplane Mode, then turn it off.
Read moreHow do I know if I have 5G on my Android?
The much easier method to check your smartphone’s 5G capability is to check the phone settings. For Android, go to Settings and look for Network & internet. Under Mobile Network, a list of all technologies supported will show, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. Your phone supports 5G if it is listed.
Read moreHow do I enable my 5G on my phone?
Go to Settings > Mobile > Mobile Data Options . If you see this screen, your device has 5G activated. If you can’t see this screen, contact your network provider to confirm that your plan supports 5G. Turn on Airplane Mode and then turn it off.
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