Is 5G a radio wave or microwave?

As with previous cellular technologies, 5G networks rely on signals carried by radio waves – part of the electromagnetic spectrum – transmitted between an antenna or mast and your phone.

It’s worth pointing out, though, that the microwave interference only affects the 2.4GHz wireless band , so it can be avoided if your router supports the 5GHz band.

(1) Your microwave oven does, indeed, transmit radio waves in the same frequency range as WiFi (2.4GHz) . But much higher power (most are rated 700–1000 watts, whereas WiFi is limited by law to 0.5 watts). That’s why you must keep the microwave oven door closed, or you WOULD cook everyone in the room.