Tests in New York City and Chicago confirm that Verizon’s DSS 5G is frequently slower than 4G, and hardly ever faster. Additional testing found that DSS 5G is seriously slowing down both iPhones and Android phones.
PCMag conducted a 26-city Fastest Mobile Networks testing that showed AT&T’s low-band “nationwide” 5G is often slower than its 4G network. So, AT&T users may want to switch back to 4G too. And it’s good to keep in mind that Verizon’s 4G service is still faster than AT&T’s.
T-Mobile uses a different 5G setup, so don’t turn off 5G if it’s your carrier.
How to turn off Verizon 5G to get faster speeds
If you are experiencing what seems to be slower service check to see if you have UWB 5G. Take a look at Verizon’s coverage maps and look at the status bar. You want to see a UW or UWB 5G icon. If it’s not showing up with those initials you are on the DSS system.
Turn off DSS 5G by going to your iPhone’s Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data, and then tap on “LTE.” That will put you in 4G mode.
