Yes, T-Mobile’s 5G UC networks are indeed faster than regular 5G in the sense that it uses higher frequencies, including mmWave (pictured above). It will also always offer better-than-4G speeds.

The main difference between 5G Ultra Capacity and Ultra-Wideband is the carriers and their frequencies. 5G UC is from T-Mobile, so you'll only see this and not 5G UW if you're a T-Mobile customer.

Verizon calls its mmWave network 5G UW or UWB, while T-Mobile calls it 5G UC. These are all different names for the same technology, but they are not compatible with each other.

The Un-carrier now covers 99% of New Orleans with Ultra Capacity 5G (5G UC). “T-Mobile has been hard at work creating the best possible network experiences in the places our customer live, ...

If you see more specific types of 5G icons, like “5G UW” used by Verizon or “5G UC” if you’re on T-Mobile service, Hyers said you’re probably connected to a 5G network at that moment.

The main difference between 5G Ultra Capacity and Ultra-Wideband is the carriers and their frequencies. 5G UC is from T-Mobile, so you'll only see this and not 5G UW if you're a T-Mobile customer.

The Un-carrier now covers 99% of New Orleans with Ultra Capacity 5G (5G UC). NEW ORLEANS, January 30, 2025--Un-carrier customers in the Big Easy can rest easy knowing T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has ...