Verizon uses advanced technologies to set new 5G upload speed record

PhoneArena ^ | February 26, 2025 | Cosmin Vasile

[SunkenCiv]

Verizon, the biggest carrier in the United States, is also the fastest when it comes to 5G upload speeds, at least in theory. The Big Red claims it successfully completed a trial in collaboration with Ericsson and Qualcomm, achieving North American uplink speeds of 480 Mbps.

During the test, Verizon made use of Advanced 5G technologies, which combines two TDD carrier component aggregation with C-band spectrum and uplink MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output). The combination of these technologies enabled the companies to achieve a US record-breaking 480 Mbps uplink speed using sub-6 GHz spectrum...

Verizon expects to attract numerous businesses with its 5G enhanced uplink capabilities demonstrated in the trial, which seems to be fast enough to allow them to unlock multiple benefits like AI, smarter automation, improved efficiency, as well as more immersive user experiences.

In a time when social media eats a huge chunk of our everyday lives, it’s important to spend as little time as possible uploading media content at the highest resolution possible. This 5G technology makes it possible, although it might come at a high price, at least at launch.

Speaking of which, Verizon has been actively improving its network with 5G advanced technology, high-speed fiber, and enhanced network infrastructure to be able to handle massive data demands of real-time apps.

[SunkenCiv]

This achievement is a powerful demonstration of Verizon, Ericsson, and Qualcomm Technologies’ commitment to advancing the 5G frontier. Fast upload speeds are essential for applications where every second matters, ensuring seamless data transmission from devices to the cloud for real-time interactions. We are thrilled to be at the forefront of empowering businesses to fully leverage AI, driving smarter automation, greater efficiency, and more engaging user experiences.

– Sunil Patil, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, February 2025

[SunkenCiv]

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[Harpotoo]

Right away aint fast enough?-)

[PAR35]

I can’t get 5G here. So I’ll just keep using my 2017 model Android phone.

[SunkenCiv]

Verizon’s in tough financial shape, this is probably some public relations.

[Empire_of_Liberty]

When you absolutely, positively HAVE to upload pictures of you urinating on the quinoa…

[ProtectOurFreedom]

5G is notoriously unreliable for me. Zero bars, one bar, three bars, bar to one bar. Then falls back to LTE. Back to 5G. Many dropped calls on my iPhone on T-Mobile. Garbled voice calls.

I have nothing good to say about T-Mobile and 5G...except it’s a LOT cheaper than Verizon.

[PAR35]

I was shopping for a 5G backup for home internet service. No one offers it here despite being in an area known for its tech employers (occasional McLarens, Ferraris, and lots of Teslas spotted in the area).

[ProtectOurFreedom]

“occasional McLarens, Ferraris, and lots of Teslas spotted in the area”

LOL...same down here in Silicon Valley. All those exotic cars, tens of thousands of Teslas (worst, most aggressive drivers in the world), $5 million old ranch houses, and crappy cell service.

[George from New England]

I had to retire a peefectly good moto e
3g be gone
Works at home with wifi

[HereInTheHeartland]

Does anyone use the Verizon wireless system for home internet?
It’s a box separate from any phones .
Uses a cell tower to provide home internet.

[Myrddin]

I have Verizon's Orbic 5G device as backup for my house. It shares the data plan with our 2 Samsung Galaxy phones. The house runs on a 1 Gbps symmetric fiber connected to the house network with CAT6 that I installed while awaiting the fiber connection. Google just added another fiber box next to my current connection. It has 8 Gbps speed. No rush to do that because my wiring and network interfaces are built for 1 Gbps. One of the motherboards has a 2.5 Gbps interface that falls back to 1 Gbps.

I've had ONE outage of 12 hours caused by a fiber break 100 yards from my front door. The Orbic covered the gap with enough bandwidth to have a simple workday.

[SunkenCiv]

I had to upgrade my cheap phone on my cheap phone plan when they dumped 2G, so, I grok that.

[SunkenCiv]

My sister uses that. I had one of those Verizon “home phone” boxes until those were discontinued. And I used to use a prepaid www, I forget the name / brand.

[minnesota_bound]

I get Download of 834.49 and Upload Mbps 40.34 with Spectrum using a wired connection. I pay $61 for internet and $62 for 2 Verizon phone lines thru Spectrum till Nov then the price goes up.