5G is next generation wireless network technology that will change the way people live and work (WFX). It is faster and able to handle more connected devices than the existing 4G LTE network. 5G networks began rolling out in the United States and around the world in 2018 and are still in their early days, but the impact is starting to be felt around the world.
5G wireless technology has been designed to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, Ultra-low Latency, more reliability, massive MIMO (to support more connections), increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users. Higher performance and improved efficiency empowers carriers to offer a better user experience and opens the possibilities for new industries and use cases.
This document helps identify items, gotchas, and things to be aware of when deploying 5G, along with some commonly asked questions, and the currently owned spectrum by carrier.
Refer to the following table for the currently owned spectrum as owned by carrier, broken into three separate graphs: Low, Mid and High bands. These carriers represent all spectrum in the United States.