Service Provider's Networks

[rph052012]

Has anyone roamed on a true 5G network yet? 

We have a unlocked S21 Ultra 5G phone and generally show a roam indicator on LTE. Our Galaxy S10+ would show 5G LTE.

What value should be showing as an indicator for a true 5G network? 

[Robotfly]

Lol that's why they call automatic not manual there is no way manually you can switch it to 5G you're stuck on automatic no matter what No choice no nothing just stuck

[rph052012]

That's true, but the speeds may not actually be at a real 5G speed just because it says 5G network on the phone.

[Robotfly]

Lol then why is 5G Is a possibility This does not make sense You're 5G compatible you're in 5G territory you should grab 5G

[Robotfly]

I am saying this add a 2 out of 3 phones 1 says 5G because it comes from the Carrier the other is unlocked from the manufacturer and it only says LTE+

[rph052012]

It may or may not receive 5G speeds but 5G is only a name. 5G is actually the type of antenna which can work on the "5G" frequencies.... short bandwaves.

[Robotfly]

I don't want to argue with you over something that's so stupid If it's LTE it's LTE if it's 5G do you understand me

[rph052012]

Okay, okay, okay... lol

[usera7gyEUOnUE]

It also depends on where you are. There are some apps that can show you where the towers are in your area and what types of signals they're putting out. There are also some that can show you the signal type and let you switch it.

[usermzeJaY3BsM · Accepted solution]

Locked or unlocked does not really matter.  The SIM card that has your carrier's info can also carry the symbols for the network type.  AT&T was the first carrier to provide a 5G symbol, which was before 5G was released.  The newest version of this on AT&T is 5Ge.  Both their old 5G, and 5Ge symbols are actually LTE (4G).  What is likely happening here is that you are on a signal that ONLY provides 4G.  Go to:

Settings | Connections | Mobile Networks | Access Point Names

For 5G on AT&T, you would need to be either connected to the ATT Enhancedphone, or NXTGENPHONE APN.  If yours sais ATT Broadband, then you are on a 4G network.  In this case, click Add at the top, and then enter the fields as such:

Name : NXTGENPHONE

APN: NXTGENPHONE

Proxy: Not Set

Port: Not Set

Username: Not Set

Password: Not Set

Server: Not Set

MMSC: https://mmsc.mobile.att.net

Multimedia message proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net

Multimedia message port: 80

MCC: 310

MNC: 410

Authentication type: Not set

APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri,fota

APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6

APN roaming protocol: IPv4/IPv6

Turn APN on/off: DISABLED/Greyed out

Bearer: Unspecified

Mobile virtual network operator type: GID

Mobile virtual network operator value: 53FF

After entering this in, click save, then make sure to fill in the radio selection button for the NXTGENPHONE

These settings are for AT&T only, if you are not on AT&T, lookup <Carrier Name> 5G APN Settings