Spectrum | Frequency | Benefit |
3G | Mid Band: 2100MHz | Coverage in certain rural areas.
Areas that only have 3G will be migrated to 4G during 2024. |
4G | Low Band: 700MHz & 800MHz
Mid Band: 1800MHz & 2100MHz | Standard good speeds within the 4G bandwidth (faster than 3G). |
4G+ | Low Band: 700MHz & 800MHz
Mid Band: 1800MHz & 2100MHz | Combines multiple bands of 4G frequency to improve speeds
(supported on most 4G enabled devices) |
VoLTE / VoWiFi | 4G bands as above, WiFi bands as provided by your home router. | Voice service over 4G or WiFi.
After 3G is phased out, voice service will only be available via VoLTE or VoWiFi. A compatible device is needed. |
L-Band | Mid Band: 1400MHz
| An extra piece of spectrum that can be combined with the 4G+ bands.
Further improved speeds over 4G+ (customers must have an L-Band compatible 4G device). |
5G | Mid Band: 3500MHz | A large block of spectrum running 5G technology.
Much higher speeds than 4G are possible. (customers must have a 5G device supporting the 3500 MHz band). |
What bandwidth and spectrum is available on SMARTY?
Learn about the difference between 3G, 4G, 4G+, VoLTE, and L-Band.
Written by Casey
Updated over 8 months ago