Why is Verizon 5G running slow?

Unfortunately, while the 5G side of DSS is legitimate 5G, of a sort, its actual performance is, in Verizon’s own words, “comparable to [its] award-winning 4G LTE.” This is due to a combination of factors, including congestion, the limitations of older hardware, and the same reliance on low-band frequencies .

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Is Verizon 5G faster than 4G LTE?

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 good is Verizon 5G service?

In its report on mobile network performance for the second half of 2020, testing firm RootMetrics hailed Verizon’s “strong 5G speeds ,” though it noted the launch of the slower nationwide network was causing average speeds to drop. (RootMetrics still ranks Verizon as the top network overall.)

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