Spectrum 5G Review

Nearly six years ago, the world was introduced to a different kind of global race war. This time, instead of the arms race between two superpowers, we witnessed the 5G race between the United States and China. The two arch-enemies were competing in the development and deployment of 5G technology for superfast cellular data across the country.

It was expected that 5G would enhance bandwidth-intensive processes like real-time data transfers, virtual reality, and augmented reality on our mobile devices. Today, thanks to mobile network operators like Spectrum Mobile™, 5G technology has become a part of our daily lives. 

Let’s explore how Spectrum Mobile’s™ 5G service is improving lives throughout the country with its blisteringly fast network speed and low latency.

What is 5G?

In 2019, the 5G technology was deployed throughout the globe. It is the latest, the fifth generation of wireless technology for cellular networks. 5G is specially designed and engineered to deliver high-speed mobile data using a wider band of radiowaves. 5G technology relies on radio waves emitted at a frequency of between 30 and 300 gigahertz to transmit wireless data signals. The internet speed of 5G data can be as fast as 1000 Mbps. 

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The fourth generation of wireless technology (4G LTE) needed the construction of tall towers to generate and transmit wireless signals over long distances. But for 5G technology, small cell stations are built on raised structures like rooftops and poles. 5G data signals can only travel short distances and get weak by physical obstructions like walls and trees. Therefore, a widely dispersed network of cell transmitters is mandatory for good coverage of 5G within a specified area. 5G cellular network may need more construction and maintenance work as compared to 4G technology, but the improved speeds and latency have opened doors to a whole new world of exciting possibilities.  

Spectrum Mobile™ 5G Service 

Spectrum Mobile™ is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) for Verizon Wireless. It uses Verizon’s 5G network to offer cellular data and phone services to Spectrum Mobile™ customers. Verizon Wireless was one of the first mobile network operators to launch 5G wireless technology in the country. By 2020, Verizon had over 5.5 million customers on its 5G network. Spectrum Mobile™ quickly purchased bandwidths from Verizon’s growing 5G network and started offering high-speed 5G data and reliable coverage to its nationwide customers. The Spectrum Mobile™ 5G service is available to all Spectrum Internet® customers at a starting price of $14/GB per month. Users can get ultrafast internet on their 5G-compatible mobile devices and enjoy glitch-free HD streaming on the go.  

You can click here to check whether or not your current mobile device is compatible with Spectrum 5G service.

Spectrum Mobile™ 5G Internet Plans

Spectrum’s 5G service can be accessed on all three budget-friendly plans. Spectrum Mobile™ has fixed and unlimited prepaid cellphone plans offering up to 30 GB of high-speed 5G data. All the Spectrum Mobile™ 5G plans include unlimited calls and texts to any network within the country.  

Spectrum Mobile™ Unlimited, and Unlimited Plus have soft data caps on 20 GB and 30 GB data, respectively. After exceeding your data limit within the same billing cycle, your Spectrum 5G speeds will be reduced to 4G. Spectrum 5G customers are not charged for data overage, and neither do they experience service disruptions like in the case of hard data caps. 

Note: Spectrum Mobile™ is a no-contract, prepaid service. However, you must be an existing Spectrum Internet customer to purchase a Spectrum Mobile™ 5G plan.

Spectrum Mobile™ By the Gig 

Spectrum Mobile™ By the Gig is the cheapest prepaid phone plan in the market. Subscribers of Spectrum Mobile™ By the Gig plan get 1 GB of data and unlimited talk time and texting, nationwide. The plan costs $14/GB per month. Users are allowed to add up to 4 GB of extra data within the same month. But for every additional 1 GB of 5G data, they will be charged $14. So, in a month they can spend up to $70 for the Spectrum 5G service on their By the Gig plan. 

This 5G plan is ideal for those who want to save money and are looking for basic connectivity while outside. With 1 GB of 5G data, they can browse the web for 12 hours, listen to 200 songs or watch 2 hours of SD-quality videos.

Spectrum Mobile™ Unlimited

If you are a heavy internet user and need non-stop connectivity outside the home, you can upgrade from the Spectrum Mobile™ Unlimited plan to Spectrum Mobile™ Unlimited Plus. Spectrum Mobile™ Unlimited plan costs $29.99/line each month and has a soft data cap of 20 GB. You can use up to 20 GB of Spectrum’s 5G data within a month. But after exceeding 20 GB, your network speed will be reduced to 4G until the next billing cycle. Here, it is important to state that 5G data is a hundred times faster than 4G data. After hitting the data cap, you will notice that web pages will take longer to load, messages will be late to deliver, videos will buffer, and uploading/ downloading will be significantly slower. 

But you don’t have to worry because, with 20 GB of Spectrum’s 5G data, you can surf the web for 240 hours, listen to 4000 songs and stream 40 hours of SD quality video. 

Spectrum Mobile™ Unlimited Plus

The Unlimited Plus plan provides greater access to Spectrum’s 5G network. It offers 30 GB of mobile data at 5G speeds and unlimited calls and texts to any network within the country. The Spectrum Mobile™ Unlimited plan costs $55 per month, but when you add two or more lines to the plan, the price reduces to $39.99 per line. The multi-line savings deal works like a family plan where each member is entitled to 30 GB of Spectrum’s 5G data, and unlimited calls and texts for just $39.99 per month. 

With Spectrum Mobile™ 5G’s 30 GB data allowance, you can stream 10 hours of HD-quality shows and movies on Netflix. Or you can surf the web for 360 hours, listen to 6000 songs and watch 60 hours of SD-quality videos.

Spectrum 5G Internet Speed

Spectrum 5G’s internet speed is determined by the frequency range of its electromagnetic spectrum. Spectrum’s 5G service is transmitted using C-band, which is a mid-range frequency between 60 and 100 megahertz (MHz). The wider channels of the C-band can deliver up to 700 Mbps of internet speeds on a 5G network. The ultrafast internet speed of Spectrum 5G will allow smooth streaming of videos, superfast uploading and downloading of files, lag-free online gaming, and glitch-free video calling.

Spectrum 5G vs Competitors

At the moment, there are only three cellular network operators that have the license to generate and distribute 5G data signals throughout the country. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, popularly known as the Big Three, are the nation’s largest independent mobile service providers. AT&T Wireless is the biggest cellphone service provider with nearly 44.79 percent market share. Verizon dominates 30.43 percent of the cellular network coverage, and T-Mobile’s market share is around 23.76 percent. Collectively, they own 98.98 percent wireless subscription market share, leaving room for only 1.02 percent for US Cellular. 

So, continue reading to find out how Spectrum Mobile’s™ 5G service stands up to the 5G service offered by the Big Three. 

Spectrum Mobile™ 5G vs AT&T Wireless 5G

AT&T has the second-biggest 5G network in the country. Over 225 million Americans can access AT&T Wireless 5G plans in their vicinities. AT&T Wireless has a total of 5 prepaid and postpaid phone plans that include 5G network coverage. Subscribers can get up to 50 GB of 5G data on the elite-level plans. But Spectrum Mobile™ 5G plans are $35 cheaper, and users can save data by connecting to any of Spectrum’s 530,000 out-of-home Wi-Fi hotspots. 

Spectrum Mobile™ 5G vs T-Mobile 5G 

T-Mobile 5G is the fastest wireless phone network in the country. It has won the Ookla speed tests and can deliver up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) of internet speed on its 5G mobile data. T-Mobile also has the biggest 5G network in the country. Around 310 million Americans can subscribe to its premium 5G data phone plans. T-Mobile 5G phone plans offer up to 100 GB of 5G data with unlimited calls and texts within the country. The service also includes international calling and roaming at standard rates. 

T-Mobile’s Unlimited 5G data plans are $40 more expensive than Spectrum Mobile™ 5G. So, for a low-cost service, Spectrum 5G will be a better option.  

Spectrum Mobile™ 5G vs Verizon Wireless 5G 

Spectrum 5G service operates on Verizon’s wireless 5G network, but there is a marked difference between plans, prices, and perks. Verizon Wireless can offer unlimited 5G data on its 5G Get More plan for $76.11 per month. In contrast, Spectrum Mobile’s™ 5G data tops out at 30 GB. Spectrum Mobile™ and Verizon Wireless, both have the same coverage area for their 5G service. But Spectrum Mobile™ has installed 530,000 free out-of-home WiFi hotspots throughout the country, allowing customers to save their data and money. Such a facility is not available to Verizon Wireless 5G customers. Spectrum Mobile™ 5G data plans are $45 cheaper than Verizon. 

Spectrum 5G Coverage Map 

Spectrum Mobile’s™ 5G service is available in more than 70 percent of the country. Nearly 175 million people can access Spectrum 5G and 5G Ultra wireless data on their mobile devices. You can use the Spectrum 5G coverage map to check if high-speed wireless data is available in your area or the places you plan on traveling to. 

Conclusion

Spectrum Mobile’s™ 5G service is available in most areas across the country. Its blisteringly fast data can deliver up to 700 Mbps of internet speeds for a starting price of just $14 per month. You don’t have to worry about signing an annual contract, paying data overage charges, or experiencing service disruptions when subscribing to one of the Spectrum 5G data plans. Neither one of the Big Three mobile network operators can match the surprisingly low prices of Spectrum Mobile™ 5G. Therefore, Spectrum is one of the most affordable 5G cellular network providers in the country. 

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