5G UW high band

Hello all, haven't been able to access any of the mmWave speeds here in my home town of South Charlotte, NC for awhile. I'm on their top Ultimate 5G UW plan, but only getting mid band speeds of around 700mbs to 1gb, not the 2gbs to 4 gbs I used to get. Any thoughts? Thanks!!

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Verizon_Support

Happy to shed some light on this for you. 5G UW speeds can vary. Download 5G UW speeds typically range from 90 - 170 Mbps with higher speeds and peaks over 1 Gbps in certain areas. 5G UW upload speeds typically range from 15 - 30 Mbps with peak upload speeds over 100 Mbps.

For more information, you can check your area for 5G UW coverage on this map: https://www.verizon.com/coverage-map/

~Izzy

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SynthpopAddict

If you're getting 700Mbps - 1Gig speeds down, that's pretty good 5G and I think it's still mmWave. The speed differences you're seeing are probably due to network congestion or things getting in the way of the signal.

The city I live in doesn't have mmWave 5G as far as I know, and the mid-band n77 runs somewhere around 300-500Mbps down.

datapower

Verizon 5G Home Internet advertises speeds of up to 300 Mbps for its standard plan and up to 1,000 Mbps for its premium plan. However, real-world speeds can vary significantly based on location, network congestion, and signal strength.

Comparing Advertised vs. Actual Speeds

Advertised Speeds:

Standard Plan: Up to 300 Mbps download, 20 Mbps upload.
Premium Plan: Up to 1,000 Mbps download.

Typical Measured Speeds:

Average download speeds hover around 96 Mbps for the standard plan.
Some users report speeds closer to 195 Mbps in strong coverage areas.

Why Might Your Speed Be Lower?

Network Prioritization: Verizon prioritizes mobile users over home internet customers, which can lead to fluctuations.
Signal Interference: Buildings, weather, and distance from the nearest tower can impact performance.
Router Placement: Poor placement can weaken the signal—try moving it near a window or away from obstructions.
Congestion: If many users in your area are on Verizon 5G, speeds may drop during peak hours.

Verizon_Support

For more information, you can check your area for 5G UW coverage on this map: https://www.verizon.com/coverage-map/

~Izzy