How to turn on 5g on iphone

Q: How do I know if I have 5G on my iPhone?

If you dont see 5G in the status bar Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options. If you see this screen, your device has 5G activated. If you dont see this screen, contact your carrier to confirm that your plan supports 5G.

Q: Why is 5G not showing up on my phone?

Search for Preferred network type or Network mode if youre on Android. If the network type is already set to something that should cover 5G, like Global or Auto, change it to an option that best ensures a connection, like 5G On or 5G/LTE/3G/2G (auto connect). Update your phones operating system to the latest version.

5G is the fast new generation of mobile networks currently rolling out across Australia. If you connect to these networks with a compatible smartphone, you can expect seriously fast internet speeds.

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Popular SIM-Only Plans | With at least 15GB data
Are you part of the 60% who are missing out?
Popular SIM-Only Plans | With at least 15GB data
Switching myths busted
How do I enable my 5G on my phone?
How do I know if I have 5G on my iPhone?
Can I get 5G on my iPhone?
Why is 5G not showing up on my phone?

But, you may also find that connecting to the 5G network can drain your battery faster than expected too. Our phones are set to find the fastest network possible and will constantly switch between 4G and 5G.

To save battery life, try turning off 5G in your phone’s settings. If you have the iPhone 12 Pro Max, follow the instructions below to find this setting and switch from on to off.

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Follow these 7 steps to activate 5G on your iPhone 12 Pro Max. This typically takes about five minutes to complete.

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Are you part of the 60% who are missing out?

Recently, we conducted a survey on our site where we asked 1000 people when they last switched their SIM-only or prepaid plans and 60% of people said they couldn't remember.

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Switching myths busted

Yes, you can take your number with you
Yes, even if your number is a really, really old one

If you want to switch, your carrier is legally obligated to relinquish your number and transfer it to your new provider upon request.

Read our guide to find out more about switching carriers and keeping your number.

How do I enable my 5G on my phone?

Enable 5G on your phone. Open Settings, and then search for and select Network mode. Tap Network mode, and then tap an option that includes 5G connectivity, or GLOBAL.

How do I know if I have 5G on my iPhone?

If you don't see 5G in the status bar Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options. If you see this screen, your device has 5G activated. If you don't see this screen, contact your carrier to confirm that your plan supports 5G.

Can I get 5G on my iPhone?

iPhone 12 models or later work with the 5G mobile networks of certain network providers. Find out how to use 5G mobile service.

Why is 5G not showing up on my phone?

Search for Preferred network type or Network mode if you're on Android. If the network type is already set to something that should cover 5G, like Global or Auto, change it to an option that best ensures a connection, like 5G On or 5G/LTE/3G/2G (auto connect). Update your phone's operating system to the latest version.