When can Verizon use C-band?

C-Band spectrum will be a key element of Verizon’s expanded 5G Ultra Wideband service. In early 2021 , during one of the FCC’s largest spectrum auctions, Verizon successfully bid for the lion’s share, worth $52.9 billion, of C-Band spectrum licenses, more than doubling our previous mid-band spectrum holdings.

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What is C-band in Verizon?

C-Band, part of the mid-band spectrum , is like a middle-distance runner, able to move faster than a marathoner and cover a wider area than a sprinter. Verizon expects to use C-Band spectrum to reach impressively high speeds, peaking at a gigabit at launch.

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What band is Verizon C-band?

C-Band, part of the mid-band spectrum , is like a middle-distance runner, able to move faster than a marathoner and cover a wider area than a sprinter. Verizon expects to use C-Band spectrum to reach impressively high speeds, peaking at a gigabit at launch.

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How fast is Verizon rolling out 5G?

This new fast tracked timeline is made possible by the incredible pace of deployment achieved by Verizon’s network engineering team. As a refresher, Verizon’s UWB (ultra-wideband) 5G is the fastest flavor of the latest cellular standard and can reach speeds of up to 1 Gbps – though don’t expect that to be the norm.

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