This week many parts of the U.S. got connected to super fast speeds as AT&T and Verizon finally rolled out their C-Band 5G network. This set of higher radio frequencies gives blazing speeds but might interfere with flight devices. So, the network is not switched on near airports and in some other parts of the nation, as yet. However, some areas in the nation have already gained access to 5G networks.

AT&T has taken a more careful course in its rollout. Its 5G network is limited to parts of eight metros across the nation. They include:

Austin
Dallas-Fort Worth
Houston
Chicago
Detroit
Jacksonville
Orlando
South Florida.

Verizon has a wider rollout across the U.S. it says that 1,700 cities will be included in getting some C-Band coverage in the coming weeks. It has estimated that 100 million more people will have access to 5G networks this month.

The C-Band spectrum has more bandwidth. This leads to faster downloads and uploads. Verizon has said that its C-Band 5G network can give speeds that are up to 10 times faster than the existing 4G LTE. It also says that downloads in certain areas have crossed a download speed of 1 Gbps.

The two large telecom companies had initially planned to rollout C-Band 5G network in December. However, concerns by the FAA and airlines delayed the rollout. About 40 countries around the world have already rolled out 5G. The American giants have voluntarily delayed the rollout near airports. Earlier in the month, both the companies said that they would create buffer zones near 50 airports.

Users need to have smartphones that support 5G, have a 5G specific cellular plan as well as live in an area where there is coverage by the C-Band 5G network, to take advantage of 5G speeds. Verizon is also offering a 5G home internet plan. When a 5G phone with a 5G cellular plan detects the C-Band 5G network, a “5G UW” indicator will be seen on the top right hand corner of a smart device.