Verizon has the largest mmWave footprint of any U.S. operator , but it spent heavily to earn that designation and it’s unlikely to ever get a return on that investment, he said.
Read moreIs mmWave faster than sub6?
In short, mmWave spectrum allows for large bandwidth, which paves the way for potentially faster speeds . Sub-6 GHz spectrum, meanwhile, has limited bandwidth and therefore its speeds could potentially be slower than possible with mmWave spectrum.
Read moreIs Verizon 5G sub6 or mmWave?
The regular Verizon 5G Nationwide network uses its existing Sub-6 spectrum, far more prevalent but also slower. Peak download speeds for C-Band 5G could hit 1 Gbps, the carrier says: slower than its mmWave, but faster than its existing DSS Sub-6 option.
Read moreWhere is Verizon 5G wideband?
5G Ultra Wideband is now available to customers in parts of Akron and Nashville . Customers in Nashville and Akron also have access to Verizon’s 5G Nationwide network which runs on lower spectrum bands than 5G Ultra Wideband, using an advanced technology called Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS).
Read moreDoes Verizon support mmWave 5G?
About Verizon’s 5G Networks Our 5G Ultra Wideband network uses high band (mmWave) and mid-band (C-band) spectrum to deliver a top-of-the-line 5G experience . 5G Ultra Wideband provides game-changing benefits, like speeds up to 10 times faster than what you have now.
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