If you’re wondering what 5G UC means at the top of your phone, you aren’t alone. To put it simply, 5G UC is T-Mobile’s “Ultra Capacity” 5G network. In other words, seeing this means that ...

Android: Swipe down from the top of your screen -- to access the Quick Settings panel -- and then tap the Airplane mode icon.

T-Mobile said for most of its cellphone network, your phone accurately reflects if you’re on 5G. Verizon didn’t respond to my questions. Greengart said the 5G icons are an imperfect shorthand ...

If you have a 5G smartphone, chances are you've seen a 5G UW icon on your screen. Here's what that (and the Ultra Wideband tech behind it) really mean.

On iPhone, open Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data > 5G Auto. On Android phones, the process varies. Search your settings for “mobile network” and look for an “auto-connect” ...

Missing Network Icon for 5G or LTE This bug freaked me out, as I was just about to leave the house and noticed that with WiFi off, my Pixel 7 wouldn’t show a network icon for LTE or 5G.

If you’re looking to move to a new service provider, you need to see whether your phone model is compatible with its network first. While most phones can work with any carrier in the U.S., some ...