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What is 5G?
5G delivers faster speeds and more reliable wireless coverage to your phone. It also comes free on every Mint Mobile plan.
See Your 5G Coverage5G and/or 4G LTE access req’s capable device w/in appropriate coverage area. Actual availability, speed & coverage may vary.
Benefits of 5G
Since it's the latest generation of wireless technology, 5G provides you with the most enhanced wireless experience.
How Mint Does 5G
We run on the nation's largest 5G network.
5G for Free on all plans
Download apps and stream videos at faster speeds
5G coverage to 98% of Americans
*5G and/or 4G LTE access req’s capable device w/in appropriate coverage area. Actual availability, speed & coverage may vary.
How does 5G actually work?
Simply put, 5G uses three types of waves to deliver better coverage and faster speeds.
Low Band (600 MHz | 20% faster than 4G)
This signal travels farthest, even through buildings and walls
About 20% faster than 4G
Medium Band (2.5GHz | 2-4x faster than 4G)
Mid-range signal, far more prevalent in recent years, especially in major cities
About 2 - 4x faster than 4G
Mint Mobile primarily uses this band for its network
High Band (Millimeter wave | Fastest signal but least reliable)
Millimeter wave is the “extremely high frequency” band, from 30 to 300 GHz
Easily disrupted by weather, buildings, trees, etc.
Available in certain areas if you have a phone that supports this frequency band
