You may be asking yourself, “Why T-Mobile’s 5G?” That’s an easy answer we’ll cover here so you know how T-Mobile’s 5G benefits you. SPOILER ALERT: You may not know everything you think you know about what you can do with 5G.
How does it work?
The biggest advantage of T-Mobile’s 5G is speed. It works by using High, Mid, and Low band frequencies that have different uses. High-band frequencies give you super-fast speeds in small areas. Mid-band gives you a balance of speeds and distance over a broad area. Low-band waves improve your coverage in buildings so you can stay connected, even indoors. T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network covers over 90% of Americans allowing you to use it across the country. Capacity and range play a huge role in how you use your mobile device and T-Mobile continues to improve the coverage and enhance your experience. T-Mobile nationwide 5G gives you 2X the speeds you get with our LTE and we’re rolling out speeds as fast as Wi-Fi to millions of customers in hundreds of cities across the country, letting you do so much more while you’re home or on the move.
How can I use it?
You can easily take advantage of T-Mobile’s 5G if you have these things.
5G Device- Mobile phone or tablet that has 5G capability built in. We offer devices like this on our 5G phones sales page. You can Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) using the check compatibility for detail.
5G Coverage- Search an address to see T-Mobile’s 5G by using the Coverage Map. Make sure the 5G switch is turned ON.
Pop Quiz
You think you know EVERYTHING about T-Mobile’s 5G huh? Take the quiz below and put that big brain to the test. (No cheating!)
Q: Whose 5G network is nearly 2X the size of AT&T and nearly 4X bigger than Verizon?
A: T-Mobile’s (okay, that was too easy)
Q: How many people are covered with T-Mobile’s 5G?
A: 295 million people are covered!
Q: What is Ultra Capacity 5G?
Ultra Capacity 5G includes dedicated mid- and/or high-band 5G signals. T-Mobile’s Ultra Capacity 5G covers hundreds of cities and millions of people, with more added all the time; see T-Mobile.com/5Glayers.
Q: What is Extended Range 5G?
Extended Range 5G includes dedicated low-band 5G signals. T-Mobile’s Ultra Capacity 5G covers over 90% of Americans; see T-Mobile.com/5Glayers.
Q: What plan lets me get T-Mobile’s 5G?
Q: Can I put 5G on my phone if it doesn’t have it?
A: All T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile plans get access to T-Mobile’s 5G network at no extra cost.
Q: Do I have to buy 5G before I use it?
A: Nope. Access to T-Mobile’s 5G network is FREE to use at no additional cost with every rate plan.
Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see T-Mobile.com. Speeds as fast as Wi-Fi based on analysis by T-Mobile of Speedtest Intelligence® data from Ookla® U.S. median 5G T-Mobile results compared to mobile wi-fi results from cities with Ultra Capacity 2.5GHz speeds for September - November 2020. 2.5GHz available only in select cities (see t-mobile.com/5Glayers). Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
