Is Verizon 5G nationwide really 5G?

The regular “5G,” meanwhile, is real 5G but only on the low-band flavors . AT&T uses “5G Plus” for its millimeter-wave and C-band 5G networks. Verizon calls its millimeter-wave and C-band 5G networks “5G Ultra Wideband,” “5G UW” or “5G UWB” (the exact icon will vary based on your device).

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Does Verizon 5G get better reception?

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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