US operators confirm that only premium users can enjoy C-band 5G signals

According to foreign media reports, sources have confirmed that users of US telecom operator Verizon need to activate the Premium Unlimited advanced data package to use its C-band 5G signal.

The C-band refers to the 3400~3800MHz band (n77, n78). This band has sufficient bandwidth, fast speed, and low latency. It is the most supported band by global operators. Verizon paid $45.4 billion for the C-band in the recent FCC spectrum auction, so the company had to promote its high-priced 5G packages to ensure revenue. The company expects that by 2030, the proportion of users of its unlimited premium packages will increase from 21% to 50%.

Verizon previously tried to use 4G network equipment to transmit 5G signals, but the effect was not as good as the network speed when 5G was turned off, so it caused dissatisfaction among consumers.

In addition, Verizon also stated that if users of old packages want to use C-band and millimeter wave 5G, they need to pay additional fees.