Use 5G on Galaxy phones and tablets

A car traveling at high speeds, signifying 5G speeds

With 5G starting to roll out across the U.S., it won't be long before the whole country is connected to a better mobile network. If you have a 5G phone, you'll be able to enjoy faster downloads, instant streaming, and much more. But 5G is more than a mere boost in speed; it's literally the foundation of autonomous cars, augmented reality, and other new and exciting wireless technology. Compare our 5G phones and tablets on Samsung.com and find the one that's right for you.

Important: The use of mobile devices on an aircraft or a ship may be subject to federal and local guidelines and restrictions. Airplane mode will disable all network connectivity. Ultra-wideband (UWB) is not permitted aboard aircraft or ships and can be turned off by use of Airplane mode. Check with appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device.

Before you can start enjoying 5G, please be aware that its availability in some areas may be limited, but there are multiple models available that support 5G.

However, more and more 5G infrastructure is being built, and each carrier will have 5G available in more cities as time goes on.

  • Verizon - Supports Nationwide 5G at speeds similar to LTE, and 5G Ultra Wideband (UWB) that can deliver higher speed data.

  • T-Mobile - Supports 5G and Ultra Capacity 5G with faster speeds.

  • AT&T - Supports 5G and 5G+ with faster data.

    • Many other carriers will also be supporting 5G. If your carrier is not listed, contact them directly to get the details for their 5G rollout.

    In addition to a 5G device, you'll need to be sure you are using the SIM card that came with it, or you may need to get a new SIM from your carrier. Some older SIM cards are not compatible with 5G.

    If you have a 5G capable phone or tablet with the appropriate SIM card, and you are in a 5G service area, you don't have to do anything to take advantage of the increased speed and connectivity. Your device is preconfigured to take advantage of all the benefits of 5G automatically.

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