For 5G to offer an experience that's noticeably better than 4G, it needs broad, dedicated channels, ideally 50MHz or wider. Enter C-Band.
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WTF Is C-Band and What Does It Mean for the Future of 5G? We Explain
AT&T and Verizon recently turned on their C-band 5G networks after months of disputes with the FAA and no, planes did not fall out of the sky. But with all this talk of C-band, many have been left scratching their heads. What is C-band, and what does it mean for 5G? Do you need a C-band phone? Should you be scared of C-band? We explain.
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