National 5G Coverage Map – BroadbandNow

A High-Speed 5G Map based on user data

Our 5G cover map is our attempt to show the true state of high-speed 5G coverage in the US based on observed speed data from millions of wireless and 5G home internet subscribers. Approximately 206.4 million Americans can receive high-speed 5G coverage at home, which is roughly 62% of Americans.

What do we mean by the “true state of high-speed 5G coverage”?

Whereas many wireless carriers show nationwide coverage for 5G, there are actually three different types of 5G that offer significantly different speeds. The map below shows where users are consistently getting speeds at or above 100Mbps, which we define as true “high-speed internet” and would meet our standards for broadband internet speeds.

What are the three different types of 5G and why does it matter?

Low-band 5G is a blanket layer for nationwide coverage, and is slightly faster than 4G LTE. Mid-band 5G tends to be available in major metro areas, and its data speeds can be up to 6x faster than 4G. High-band 5G can be 10x faster than 4G LTE. To receive this service, a consumer needs to be very close to a tower. We believe the best 5G map is one that shows where users are actually receiving 100Mbps consistently.