Verizon begins activating standalone 5G technology for consumers in Redwood City, California, according to Dell'Oro Group director Dave Bolan. The telecommunications company previously relied on non-standalone 5G systems that depend on existing 4G infrastructure. Standalone networks operate independently from legacy systems, delivering reduced latency and faster response times. This technology enables advanced features like network slicing for dedicated bandwidth allocation.
The carrier deploys SA across two frequency bands for comprehensive coverage. Low-band 850 MHz provides wide-area connectivity while mid-band 3700 MHz delivers enhanced speeds. Testing with Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra devices recorded download speeds approaching 977 Mbps on the 3700 MHz spectrum. These results demonstrate measurable performance improvements over previous network configurations.
T-Mobile established the first nationwide standalone 5G network in 2020, giving the company a competitive advantage. Verizon's deployment coincides with Apple launching wearable devices featuring RedCap technology that requires standalone networks for operation.
The carrier deploys SA across two frequency bands for comprehensive coverage. Low-band 850 MHz provides wide-area connectivity while mid-band 3700 MHz delivers enhanced speeds. Testing with Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra devices recorded download speeds approaching 977 Mbps on the 3700 MHz spectrum. These results demonstrate measurable performance improvements over previous network configurations.
T-Mobile established the first nationwide standalone 5G network in 2020, giving the company a competitive advantage. Verizon's deployment coincides with Apple launching wearable devices featuring RedCap technology that requires standalone networks for operation.
