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Is 5G Still Causing Issues for the FAA?

The ongoing debate over whether 5G causes issues with airplane equipment continues to be discussed and has reached another compromise. While cellular carriers want airlines to have to bring their equipment up-to-date, an aviation body argues that the current restrictions be made permanent.

The Problem

As satellite TV began to take a dive in the number of users, several frequencies were freed up for alternative use. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) controls who gets to use what frequencies. They ultimately decided that these frequencies were suitable for 5G use so the rights to use them were auctioned off. Verizon and AT&T jumped on the chance to expand their 5G networks and acquired what is called 5G C-Band. 

Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), was apparently unaware of this auction. They discovered there was a risk of 5G C-band spectrum interfering with radio altimeters. This is the tool that essentially allows the airplane pilot to determine the altitude of the plane. It is always helpful to the pilot, but even more so in conditions of poor visibility. 

Surprisingly, the FAA had been talking about their concerns surrounding the potential risks of C-band interference since 2015. However, the agency didn’t directly communicate these to the FCC until it was too late.

Moving Forward

After several arguments between the two agencies, it’s still unclear as to whether the radio altimeters are truly at risk – there has been limited evidence. Still, delays were put in place to push out deployment, as well as restrictions at and around certain airports.  

An agreement was also made that gave the aviation industry until July 2023 to check their older aircraft. They would update radio altimeters as needed. Since that agreement, the deadline has again been pushed back, this time to February 2024. 

This past October, the aviation industry said that the temporary restrictions weren’t doing anyone any harm. They added that the costs of fixing the issue was expensive. So, it was argued that the power limitations be made permanent. The FAA rejected this. Instead, they decided to give airlines more time. Arstechnica reported the following: 

Today, the FAA proposed a deadline of February 1, 2024, to replace or retrofit faulty altimeters, which are used by airplanes to measure altitude.

Out of 7,993 airplanes on the US registry, the FAA said it “estimates that approximately 180 airplanes would require radio altimeter replacement and 820 airplanes would require the addition of radio altimeter filters to comply with the proposed modification requirement.” The total estimated cost of compliance is $26 million […]

“Some radio altimeters may already demonstrate tolerance to the 5G C-Band emissions without modification,” the FAA said. “Some may need to install filters between the radio altimeter and antenna to increase a radio altimeter’s tolerance. For others, the addition of a filter will not be sufficient to address interference susceptibility; therefore, the radio altimeter will need to be replaced with an upgraded radio altimeter.”

Another suggestion was also rejected by the FAA. The problem was only that affected radio altimeters reported a fault, but still functioned properly. So, they suggested that pilots simply be advised not to be concerned by the alerts at known problem spots. The FAA stated that this risked air crews becoming desensitized to system warnings, which “can lead to a catastrophic event.”

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Will Verizon Meet Their Goal of 175 Million People Covered by Year’s End?

Verizon Wireless has just announced that their ultra fast, ultra reliable 5G Ultra Wideband service is now covering more than 175 million people. This is a goal they accomplished 1 month early. They also will be offering nationwide 5G Ultra Wideband in Q1 of 2023. The C-Band rollout is still being drawn out, but is actually ahead of schedule by about 13 months. 

“Our customers don’t stand still and neither does our network. Today, more than one out of every two Americans now have access to 5G Ultra Wideband. We know our customers rely on our service every day and we work for them – continuously enhancing, expanding and improving our wireless network,” said Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon. “And as proud as I am to have crossed this milestone, I am equally proud of the way we are building our network – with the most advanced technologies, industry leading security, a robust fiber underpinning and a robust and varied spectrum portfolio. We are building this right. We are building this as a platform for innovation for years to come.”

Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband has been compared to wired broadband for its performance. Download speeds, for example, have shown up to one gigabit per second. This allows customers to do anything from “downloading huge documents and seamlessly streaming movies in HD audio and video, to playing console quality games and conducting video chats, video conferencing and FaceTime calls with clear sound and video.”

But Wait, There’s More!

Over the coming months, the company plans on continuing its build out of the 5G Ultra Wideband network using C-band spectrum. This will take place more so in rural and suburban areas. Verizon will also enhance capacity by activating 100 MHz of C-Band spectrum in many markets, which is a big increase from the 60 MHz of spectrum available when deployment first began. Eventually, all of its licensed spectrum will be made available, up to 200 MHz, which will provide exceptional speed and capacity.

Engineers have not forgotten about the mmWave spectrum. This provides exponential capacity in areas with significantly dense populations such as venues, stadiums, arenas, airports, major metro areas, office complexes and more. Private network deployments will also benefit from mmWave. Enterprise customers would opt for this if they need the fastest, most robust 5G service available for their applications.

Providing increased security, reliability and customized experiences for customers is very important to Verizon.  Advancements will be taking place which include:

  • Fully deploying the 5G core with Verizon’s proprietary cloud platform built specifically for telco workloads 
  • Advancing the fiber network to handle exponential increases in data traffic 
  • Continuing massive virtualization of the network to add programmability and flexibility into the network 
  • Using artificial intelligence to drive reliability and performance 
  • Continuing to develop edge computing capabilities to drive down latency
  • Continuing to advance antenna configurations to drive speed and efficiency
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How Verizon Business is Taking 5G Innovations to Phoenix

Verizon, the network America relies on, and Ericsson to demonstrate the latest 5G innovations at the Footprint Center on December 6

BASKING RIDGE, NJ – December 1, 2022 (Verizon Wireless) – Verizon Business will demonstrate the transformative benefits of its business solutions at the next installment of its 5G Innovation Sessions series, occurring at the Footprint Center on December 6. Executives from Verizon, Ericsson, the Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury, Ticketmaster, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and the City of Phoenix will demonstrate a range of forward-looking scenarios that leverage the power of 5G and Mobile Edge Computing, including real-time container tracking, collaboration robots, video scene analytics monitoring manufacturing assembly, real-time crowd analytics, interactive cityscapes, and Verizon Frontline’s Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response (THOR) and Mobile Utility Technology Transport (MUTT) vehicles. The program includes dynamic demonstrations by Verizon and Ericsson, speaker segments, and panel discussions.

“5G presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for businesses to supercharge productivity and innovation and gain an edge on the competition,” said TJ Fox, Senior Vice President, Industrial IoT & Automotive, Verizon Business. “The purpose of these sessions is to make sure businesses know how to take advantage of the capabilities that 5G enables, including a broad range of edge-computing and private-network applications that they might not be aware of. It’s all on full display at the 5G Innovation Session in Phoenix.”

The event will be held at the Footprint Center, located at 201 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 in Phoenix, featuring several prominent executives including:

  • TJ Fox, Senior Vice President and President, Industrial IoT and Automotive, Verizon Business;
  • Maggie Hallbach, President, Verizon Frontline, Verizon Business;
  • Mike Ruhnke, Vice President, US Corporate Enterprise Accounts, Verizon Business;
  • Danny Johnson, Director, Product Marketing, Verizon Business;
  • Dave Hickey, Vice President, West Business Markets, Verizon Business;
  • Cory Davis, Assistant Vice President, Public Safety, Verizon Frontline, Verizon Business;
  • Mitch Cooper, Vice President of Sales for Verizon, Ericsson North America;
  • Peter Linder, Head of 5G Marketing, Ericsson North America;
  • Dan Costello, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Phoenix Suns;
  • Steve Reese, Chief Information Officer, Phoenix Suns;
  • Mayor Kate Gallego, City of Phoenix;
  • Kara Kalkbrenner, Retired Fire Chief, City of Phoenix;
  • Kurt Schwartzkopf, Executive Vice President, Co-Head of Sports, NBA & NHL Arenas, Ticketmaster;
  • Anil Lalwani, Principal Product Manager, AWS

“We’re living in a remarkable period of innovation in both public safety and government,” said Maggie Hallbach, President of Verizon Frontline and Senior Vice President of Verizon Public Sector. “While in Phoenix, I’m looking forward to discussing and demonstrating just some of the transformative capabilities that our 5G network can unlock for our partners in the public sector, including the more than 30,000 public safety agencies nationwide that trust Verizon Frontline to provide reliable, mission-critical connectivity.”

“The low latency, built-in security, blazing fast speed and unmatched capacity that 5G can enable are bringing new capabilities and use cases to a wide range of industries,” said Mitch Cooper, Vice President of Sales for Verizon at Ericsson North America. “These sessions are a chance for people to see the power of these networks in person, and to imagine the possibilities 5G can bring to their businesses.”

To register for the Phoenix event, use this event link.

Verizon’s Commitment to Phoenix

In 2022, Verizon deployed 5G Ultra Wideband using C-band spectrum in many areas throughout Phoenix, adding coverage and capacity to serve customers throughout the Valley. Additionally, Verizon deployed 5G Ultra Wideband using mmWave spectrum strategically in Phoenix and neighboring cities like Tempe, Chandler and Scottsdale to increase performance and capacity. To manage increases in data usage and provide an enhanced experience at specific venues, Verizon engineers have replaced and enhanced the in-building system at the Phoenix Suns’ Footprint Arena in downtown Phoenix and in several hotels throughout the Valley, and engineers are deploying enhancements at the Phoenix Convention Center. Additionally, to meet the changing patterns of when and how customers use their devices, Verizon engineers in Phoenix have deployed additional 4G carriers to increase capacity in areas throughout the community.

Over the last decade, working through nonprofit partners and a suite of programs and resources, Verizon Innovative Learning has committed $1 billion in market value to support digital equity and inclusion within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. The initiative is celebrating 10 years of providing free technology, internet access and resources to schools and educators across America, including Title I schools.

In Phoenix, over 15,000 students have been reached across 19 schools through the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program. This academic year, the program welcomed over 2,000 new students in the Roosevelt, Pendergast, Cartwright, Alhambra and Issac Elementary School Districts.

Additionally, all educators and students have access to Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, our free next-gen online education portal that provides XR content, professional development, and lesson plans. These efforts are part of Citizen Verizon, the company’s responsible business plan for economic, environmental and social advancement. Through Citizen Verizon, the company has a goal to provide 10 million youths with digital skills training by 2030.

Verizon realizes the importance of technology in helping small businesses succeed, which is why the company has a goal to support 1M small businesses by 2030. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, a free online curriculum, was designed to give small businesses the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital economy, including access to personalized lesson plans, coaching from experts and networking opportunities with diverse, industry-specific businesses. Since launch in September 2021, more than 1,400 Phoenix-based businesses have been onboarded to the program.

Verizon announced today the availability of Spanish-language course offerings. Hispanic-owned small businesses can now access Spanish curriculum, coaching from experts, community events and personalized mentorship, as well as apply to receive a $10,000 grant as part of a $250,000 fund to help further support minority small businesses as part of Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.

Supporting first responders who serve Phoenix

During 2021, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team deployed multiple times in support of public safety agencies in Arizona to provide mission-critical communications capabilities to the first responders on the front lines of emergency response operations.

Verizon Frontline devices and solutions ranging from mobile hotspots, routers and smart devices to deployable satellite solutions, such as Satellite Picocells on Trailers (SPOTs), were deployed in support of Arizona first responders.

This support has continued during 2022, as the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has already participated in several public safety operations and training events alongside Arizona public safety agencies including deployments in support of wildland firefighters. This ongoing support is provided at no cost to local agencies and represents a continuation of Verizon Frontline’s commitment to investing and innovating in partnership with public safety and government.

Switch to the network Phoenix relies on

Because Verizon is the network Phoenix relies on, we’ve made it easy to switch with our new Welcome Unlimited plan – our best unlimited price ever for unlimited talk, text, and data on Verizon’s 5G Nationwide network. Looking to switch the whole family? Welcome Unlimited starts at just $30 per line (Auto Pay & paper-free billing required) per month for four lines (plus taxes and fees, with Auto Pay). You can learn more at verizon.com/plans.

About the 5G Innovation Sessions

Verizon’s 5G Innovation Sessions have so far taken place in Atlanta (July),  Houston (August),  Boston (September), Los Angeles (October) and New York City (November). The events cover a range of themes, including Managed Venue, Fixed Wireless Access, Private 5G, and Mobile Edge Compute.

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Does Verizon C-Band Service Work on Peplink Routers?

5G C-Band networks have been the subject of many articles surrounding possible interference issues with aircraft tools. While there has been some concern from the aviation industry, people are more eager to obtain access due to C-Band’s truly faster bandwidth speeds and lower latency. 

Now, Peplink customers wishing to utilize Verizon’s C-Band network can finally do so as of today. This is because Verizon has certified the following models for use on their C-Band network:

Note that this will require updated firmware, which you can find the instructions for here.

If you’re interested in learning more about these devices, or would like a quote, please contact us by phone, email, or chat!

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What is the Aviation Industry Saying About 5G?

It’s been months since Verizon and AT&T got the approval to roll out their 5G C-Band networks to customers. This was done despite some concerns from airplane pilots and the FAA. Now the topic of whether or not 5G frequencies can cause interference with aircraft tools is back in the spotlight. 

The FAA monitored service for some time before coming to an agreement with the cellular carriers. In the initial rollout, they agreed that power levels would be limited and exclusion zones created around 50 key airports. 

Thankfully, no “catastrophic disruptions” have occurred in the time C-Band service has been in play. Still, several international airlines like Air India suspended their flights to major U.S. airports for the first 48 hours it was available. 

It’s probable that the agreed-upon exclusion zones helped mitigate some problems, but the proposed zones didn’t stop aviation officials from voicing concerns and pushing for more delays. The C-band rollout may have been proven to be a non-event, however this doesn’t mean there are not legitimate concerns. 

The FCC has been testing back and forth since 2020. This is around the time they had first proposed auctioning off the new spectrum. Their tests allegedly showed that the new C-band spectrum, which operates in the 3.7–3.98GHz range, was far enough away from the 4.2–4.4GHz frequencies used by radar altimeters. FCC’s experts said this 0.22GHz (220MHz) gap would be more than enough to avoid interference.

The FAA disagreed with these findings and referenced a 2020 research paper by the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA). The RTCA is an independent technology standards group representing the air transportation industry. The study showed that 5G telecommunications in the C-band spectrum could cause “harmful interference” to radar altimeters due to spurious emissions and “bandwidth pollution.”

The study conceded that the frequencies were far enough apart from each other that problems shouldn’t occur. However, the issue was that increased 5G usage was likely to result in a strong enough concentration of signals that they could “bleed through” into neighboring frequency bands.

Such interference could cause the radar altimeters in most commercial aircraft to show incorrect readings. This is why the FAA’s list of 5G-excluded airports includes many smaller regional fields that are prone to heavy fog and extended periods of low visibility.

According to a recent report by IEEE Spectrum, complaints about altimeter failures rose significantly following the January 19 deployment of the new C-band spectrum. A few instances occurred during multiple flights over Tennessee. Pilots experienced altimeter errors that made it impossible to maintain assigned altitude.” Another pilot reported having lost its autopilot completely and another who received errors upon landing at an airport. 

Specifically, 93 reports related to radar altimeter problems were filed between January and May this year. “January alone saw almost twice as many complaints of malfunctioning altimeters as the previous five years combined,” an analysis from IEEE Spectrum noted. 

The FAA told IEEE Spectrum that it has received around 550 submissions since January, although it’s only investigated about half of them so far. The agency couldn’t rule out 5G interference in about 80 reported incidents. However, it was quick to add that none of those incidents that could have been caused by 5G had any impact on systems related to aircraft safety. Regardless, the increasing number of reports has pilots and others within the aviation community spooked. 

Fortunately, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which advises the President on telecommunications and information policy issues, has been working with the Defense Department, mobile carriers, and the aviation industry to continue studying the impact of the new 5G frequencies.

The NTIA reports that there was a “low level of unwanted 5G emissions” in the frequencies used by so-called radar altimeters. To be clear, the report isn’t saying that aircraft instruments are immune from 5G interference. Instead, it confirms that the precautions exercised by the aviation industry and the mobile network operators have been helping.

That being said, we won’t be seeing Verizon’s Ultra Wideband or AT&T’s 5G Plus network at major airports anytime soon. Since these higher-tier 5G services mostly use the C-band spectrum, the carriers have to wait until the FAA has given them approval to proceed. That should only happen once all of the potentially impacted radar altimeters have been patched or replaced.

The FAA notes that radio-altimeter manufacturers have been working swiftly to develop and test filters and installation kits for aircrafts. The work will mostly be completed by next July.

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Who Can Host My Company’s 800 Number?

Looking for a company to host your 800 number? Stop, 5Gstore is your place!

5Gstore’s TFNP service allows you to port in a toll-free number (800, 866, 833, etc) and forward it to any local US number (including a One Talk number). 5Gstore takes care of the porting, setup, and forwarding and bills you monthly.

It’s quick and easy to order, there is a one-time setup fee of $49.99 (for new customers) or $9.99 (for customers who purchased One Talk with Verizon/5Gstore or are doing so while porting a toll-free number) per order.

  • Monthly: 3 plans are available:
    • Low Usage: $10/mo, includes 250 minutes, additional minutes $0.06/ea
    • Medium Usage: $20/mo, includes 500 minutes, additional minutes $0.05/ea
    • High Usage: $30/mo, includes 1000 minutes, additional minutes $0.029/ea
  • Usage: Each plan includes an allowance of minutes. If additional minutes are used, the per-minute rate will be charged.
  • Other Fees: Taxes and regulatory fees, along with other associated account servicing fees, are billed to you monthly for charges accrued the previous month. These fees are calculated based on minutes used utilizing a base per-minute rate and will vary depending on your usage. Taxes and fees are subject to change when changes to the law are enacted.

To manage your 800 service, view usage, billing history, as well as updating your credit card for monthly billing, log into your account at 5Gstore.com. Navigate to “My Account” and then select “Toll-Free Number Service” Click “settings, usage, charts, call logs and billing. 

Let 5Gstore host your 800 number today. Click here to read more about our 800 number service.

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How are Cellular Carriers Handling the Hurricane?

As Hurricane Ian continues to wreak havoc on our East coast, many people will find themselves without power or cellular service. However, AT&T just made an announcement yesterday that they are taking new measures to ensure customers of other carriers can stay connected. Thankfully, Verizon and T-Mobile have announced similar efforts. 

During and after the storm, AT&T will have roaming available to all locations affected by the hurricane. In a statement they said the following:

“We are working to help the people affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida. To assist in the recovery, we’re now welcoming other carriers’ customers to roam on our networks so they can connect, even if their carrier’s service isn’t available after the storm. Once this roaming begins, customers will automatically be connected to our network.”

Verizon’s announcement also came yesterday. They are currently working on refueling generators at its cell sites to ensure they stay running. Their engineers also started to deploy mobile assets (temporary mobile network equipment), prioritizing core public safety and government EOCs including police departments, fire departments, search and rescue teams. In affected areas, customers will have unlimited calling, texting, and data until October 4, 2022.

T-Mobile made a similar announcement and will be providing unlimited connections to customers in affected areas until October 3. They explained that their teams are on the ground checking equipment where it’s safe to do so. Teams are also working in the hardest hit areas to restore service. Per their announcement:

“Additional emergency equipment and teams have been staged in Alabama, Georgia and parts of Florida and are deploying into impacted areas where it is safe to do so. This includes mobile network command centers, generators and fuel trucks, along with mobile network equipment such as COLTs and SatCOLTs (Cells on Light Trucks and Satellite Cells on Light Trucks) and COWs (Cells on Wheels).”

We wish all of those in Florida a quick and safe recovery and hope that our friends along the rest of the east coast stay safe as well.

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When Will There Be More 5G Coverage?

More announcements of 5G expansions are coming in from carriers this week. We already heard about Verizon and their C-Band and now news is coming from AT&T about their mid-band spectrum. T-Mobile is even adding more coverage in California for its 5G Home Internet services.  

AT&T 5G is now covering 70 million people. In January they said they planned to cover 200 million people with its various mid-band spectrum positions by the end of 2023.

For T-Mobile, they’re covering over six million homes throughout the state of California with their recent expansion. The reason for this concentration in California is because so many homes there are still without access to reliable broadband service. 

“Broadband customers are stuck – millions of families across the country still have little to no choice when it comes to home internet. For decades, customers have been stuck with terrible customer service, price hikes and surprise fees from their internet providers,” said Mike Katz, Chief Marketing Officer at T-Mobile. “Today, we’re taking another step to change that, increasing access to T-Mobile Home Internet throughout California. With the Un-carrier, residents across the Golden State can get reliable, affordable home broadband without all the traditional ISP BS. That’s why more than a million customers nationwide have already switched to T-Mobile Home Internet.”

T-Mobile says that more than 40 million households are eligible for 5G Home Internet. Availability is based on network capacity, which is increasing all the time. Check if T-Mobile Home Internet is available for your home at https://www.t-mobile.com/isp

AT&T said it is six months ahead of schedule on mid-band 5G deployment. Now they expect to cover nearly 100 million people by the end of the year with this spectrum. 

On the broadband front, AT&T Fiber added 316,000 subscribers. The carrier added 289,000 subscribers last quarter and touts that this is the 10th straight quarter adding more than 200,000 net subscribers. As with its efforts on 5G, the carrier has been working to improve its fiber network and has begun upgrading its network to offer multigigabit connections. 

All carriers seem hopeful that their expansions will hang on to existing customers and pull in more from their competitors. Be sure to compare data plans and fine print before you commit to anything! With recent tests done by third parties like OpenSignal, T-Mobile is still at the forefront. However, only time will tell who will come out on top by the end of the year.

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What Does More C-Band Mean to Verizon Customers?

Despite what T-Mobile says about their own 5G network, Verizon continues to call its 5G Ultra Wideband, “the nation’s most reliable 5G network.” It may become more reliable now. Verizon has gained headway in their efforts by deploying more C-Band spectrum. It’s now using 100MHz in many US markets. This is almost double what they had been working with prior to this point. 

With more spectrum in use, customers should see significantly higher speeds. The cell towers will also be able to handle a much greater capacity to accommodate more devices and more robust services. It even opens up Verizon’s 5G Home broadband and Business Internet services to more customers. 

“This increase from using 60MHz to 100 MHz of C-band – which we will ultimately have available in many markets across the US  – allows us to support more network traffic, deliver even better performance to our customers and add new products and services on top of the mobile and fixed wireless access solutions we provide today,” said Kyle Malady, EVP and President, Global Networks and Technology.  “Reaching new levels of innovation and digital transformation in our society requires a fundamental transformation of the networks our world runs on. The continued evolution of our network is paving the way for this tremendous growth.”

Verizon started by running trials. Engineers achieved download speeds up to 1.4 Gbps near active cell sites. At distances further from the towers (distance not specified), they got up to 500 Mbps.  Once agreements with satellite providers cleared C-Band spectrum, they were finally able to make it available months earlier than expected (it was originally scheduled to be cleared in December 2023).  

This is only the start of customers gaining access to more spectrum. More spectrum should be cleared in the coming months and years. Verizon expects that customers will have access to between 140-200 MHz of C-Band spectrum across the nation.

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What Frequency Bands Does 5G Use?

If you’re in the market for a 5G cellular modem or router, you may want to consider its supported frequency bands. There are three types of 5G. Sub-6 (also called FR1) refers to low band frequencies below 6GHz, and mmWave (also called FR2) refers to frequencies over 24GHz. You also have mid band, or the C-band, which covers 4GHz to 8GHz. However, carriers are more focused on the range of 3.7 to 4.2GHz.

When 5G was initially rolled out, it used Sub-6 5G that stayed mainly below the 2GHz range. These frequencies were already used by 4G/LTE and even older 3G networks, so carriers had the necessary licenses to use them. This made it quick and easy for AT&T and T-Mobile to roll out 5G on top of their existing networks.

To this day, the most widely available 5G service in the U.S. is running on low band frequencies. Not only because it was the first service available, but because it covers the most distance. The downside is that in a lot of cases, the connection is only as good as LTE. 

C-band is the next best for 5G. While the distance it covers is not as much as Sub-6, it does offer a better 5G experience. In comparison, mmWave runs off the higher frequencies so it does not travel as far. This however, is the truest version of 5G with its significantly faster speeds, lower latency, and high reliability. 

Here’s a breakdown of the bands to look out for in the device specifications:

Sub-6/ 5G NR: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n46, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n83

C-band: n77, n78, n79

mmWave: n257, n258, n259, n260, n261

Due to its availability, a majority of the 5G products we carry will only support Sub-6/ NR (New Radio) bands. There are a handful that will also support all C-band frequencies. To check those out, see below.

Should you be lucky enough to have mmWave coverage in your location, stay tuned for the Cradlepoint W4005. 

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