Is the 5G on my phone actually 5G?

All Verizon monthly mobile plans and prepaid plans include access to our 5G Nationwide network . This change doesn’t affect your plan’s data amount. Your device still receives 4G LTE and, if you have a 5G-enabled device, can access the 5G Nationwide network when available.

The result was that when independent research firms measured 5G speeds, Verizon came out on top . Massively on top, in fact, with download speeds that were twice as fast as any other carrier on the planet, and 4–5 times faster than those of its nearest U.S. rivals.

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.