
Initial 5G service runs on 5G non-standalone (NSA), which rides on the existing 4G network, limiting speeds. We can expect increased speeds as carriers advance their 5G network buildout. Actual average 5G download speeds are currently being measured between 1.4 and 14 times faster than 4G. In theory, 5G delivers an average speed of 10 Gbps, which is more than 100 times faster than current 4G technology. low-band, and high-band) for better coverage with high-speed capabilities. Many carriers have acquired more than one band of spectrum (i.e. Individual carriers, like Verizon, Vodafone, and KDDI, are currently building their 5G networks. Earlier generations used low-band spectrum only. Uniquely, 5G can operate across low-, mid-, and high-band spectrums.


5G networks are 3GPP-based cellular systems and an evolution from 4G.
