OpenSignal has published two reports about the 5G networks and mmWave tech in the US.

• 5G User Experience Report.
• mmWave 5G Experience.'
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The report contains uses of mmWave tech for faster 5G speed. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are the focused companies in the US for 5G networks. The report covers 90 days period between January and April. Here we will provide every detail related to the OpenSignal report. 

About OpenSignal

OpenSignal is an independent mobile analytics company. OpenSignal application point out the direction for a better signal for the user. It measures data speed, signal strength, and reliability. You can also see nearby Wi-Fi networks.

It has an in-app service that compares the different cellular carrier performances in a specific region. Maps are color-coded to mark the area with strong and weak signals. Users in the application provide this information.

OpenSignal creates reports on the data provided by application users. They also have an app WeatherSignal for android. They updated it later for iPhone also.

They are also planning to build a Wi-Fi tracker app. You can find free Wi-Fi hotspots by using this app.

The mmWave

mmWave is the frequency bands between 24 GHz to 100 GHz. It is also called millimeter wave short form mmWave. mmWave provides benefits for 5G networks. The main focus of mmWave is to provide wireless support for the 5G revolution.

Most people don’t need mmWave connectivity. It will take quite a few years for the mmWave 5G connectivity to be completely available worldwide. 

mmWave frequencies are being used in many different areas in today’s world. You can see its use in Telecommunication, Security screening, remote sensing, and military applications. Most of the 5G frequencies can’t even penetrate walls. Cellular 5G frequencies can’t even penetrate a piece of glass. iPhone 12 pro-US model support mmWave technology.

There are much higher frequencies available such as X-ray, Ultraviolet, and Gamma radiation. mmWave is a type of non-ionizing radiation. Its primary concern is heating in human eyes and skin because it absorbs the mmWave energy. You can measure mmWave radiation causing heat through MRI.

Pros:

• mmWave increases downloading speed.
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• It makes 5G a little better.
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Cons:

• mmWave signals are high-frequency radio waves that are easily blocked by trees and walls.
• Inside you will not get mmWave reception well enough.
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mmWave is more helpful for an open environment like a mall or parking lot. If you are sitting at your home, you have less chance to get mmWave 5G signals. The seasonal change could affect the mmWave connections. If people are outside, they have a great chance to connect with mmWave 5G. In summer, people will go out for a more extended time, so there will be a massive increase in connection time.

5G and mmWave makes a great combination. It excites the connection speed.

In The Report

OpenSignal has published its report on the 5G user experience report. The data collection period was 90 days. It covers between January 16 to April 15. It analyzes overall 5G experience and frequency bands. Speed is much increased if we use mmWave wireless capacity.

The three cellular carriers use mmWave technology in the US. Cellular carrier uses different names for this service.

• AT&T: 5G Plus
• Verizon: 5G UWB
• T-Mobile: Ultra Capacity 5G
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They have observed Verizon 5G UWB has the fastest 5G speed than the other cellular providers. The fastest average download speed was three times faster than the other two mmWave 5G.

• Verizon: 692.9 Mbps
• T-Mobile:215.3 Mbps
• AT&T:232.7 Mbps
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Verizon’s 5G development plan has a good impact on mmWave.T-Mobile has used its 600MHz and 2.5GHz spectrum device for 5G services.AT&T has used a low band for the 5G services. 

Verizon uses a DSS Technology that permits 5G to run on the same spectrum band as 4G. Verizon users are more connected to mmWave 5G than users on other US carriers.

Average time connected to MMwave 5G:

• Verizon: 0.8%
• T-Mobile: 0.5%
• AT&T: 0.5%
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Verizon users have increased connected time to mmWave 5G over the past few years. Last year Verizon scored 0.4%, but now it has almost doubled this time. 

Conclusion

Verizon still holds the edge for faster download speed recorded on mmWave 5G. We have seen extremely fast upload and download speed through the mmWave 5G networks in the US. It is still rare to see a blisteringly fast speed mmWave 5G download experience by the user.

There is no need to worry about if you have a phone which has a mmWave connection. When your device connects with mmWave, it boosts up the 5G speed. The reality is that a 5G connection right now is pretty much faster than a 4G LTE.

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