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The future of mobile communication is here – and thanks to 5G, we are at the forefront. 5G enables unforgettable digital experiences while on the move. We all benefit from this. In our daily lives. At work. And in our free time.
The best network.
Even better with 5G.
The fifth mobile generation represents a quantum leap in technology. 5G enables us to enjoy amazing applications in outstanding quality: to stream, game or meet, whenever and wherever, no matter how many others are doing the same thing at the same time.
More speed
Each generation of mobile communication has brought ever greater download speeds in several expansion stages.
* Potential maximum future download speed.
More capacity
The number of simultaneous mobile users per transmitter is limited.1 When there are a lot of users, this can lead to disruption when switching from one mobile cell to another, such as on a train or on the motorway.
The most sustainable network. Even more sustainable with 5G.
Data transmission in mobile communications uses electromagnetic fields. This means that the adaptive 5G antennas transmit directly towards the devices being used – and barely at all in other directions. This reduces overall radiation levels and increases energy efficiency.
It takes significantly less power to transmit 1 GB of data with 5G than it does with previous mobile technologies.
Lower radiation levels
The measured values for 4G and 5G in this example come from a field study conducted by OFCOM in 2022. All the measurements from this study show that the average value of the measured field strength is lower for the adaptive antennas used for 5G than it is for the conventional antennas used for 4G, at the same transmission power. The limit is the precautionary installation limit value for places of sensitive use. Detailed information and study.2
Transmission technology
The 5G transmission technology has long been state of the art: adaptive 5G antennas transmit targeted signals to active end devices such as smartphones or laptops – and almost no signals in other directions. This significantly reduces overall radiation levels and increases the capacity in the network.
5G mobile communication and health
Data transmission in mobile communications uses electromagnetic fields. This means that the adaptive 5G antennas transmit directly towards the devices being used – and barely at all in other directions. This reduces overall radiation levels and increases energy efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is 5G where I live?
This map(opens in new tab) highlights 5G coverage with speeds of up to 1 Gbit/s and 5G+ with speeds of up to 2 Gbit/s.
Is my smartphone compatible with 5G?
The manufacturer’s product details indicate whether your device supports 5G. Devices purchased before spring 2019 do not support 5G.
Is 5G included in my subscription?
Our subscriptions all include 5G and offer maximum download speeds of up to 2 Gbit/s, depending on the subscription.
Does the Internet Booster support 5G?
The 5G Internet Booster combines the existing Internet speed of the copper line with the fastest 5G mobile network. This gives you speeds at home of up to 600 Mbit/s or even 1 Gbit/s from 2024.
What are the benefits of 5G?
5G offers higher Internet speeds and shorter response times (lower latency). This brings advantages for a wide range of applications, including productive collaboration, streaming and gaming as well as process optimisation in production plants etc.
Is 5G harmful to health?
The effects of mobile radiation on humans, animals and the environment have been researched intensively. Provided recommended limit values are observed, no evidence has been found to indicate that 5G represents a threat to health.
What’s the difference between 5G and 5G+?
- 5G offers good coverage both outdoors and indoors, enabling speeds of up to 1 Gbit/s.
- 5G+ is a higher bandwidth version of 5G with download speeds of up to 2 Gbit/s.
Why can’t I get reception on my 5G smartphone everywhere in Switzerland?
Swisscom provides 5G mobile coverage to 99% of the Swiss population. The very first generation of 5G devices only supports one frequency band with 5G (N78, 3.6 GHz), so these devices can only use 5G+. Nonetheless, these smartphones are compatible with the latest 4G standards, thus ensuring that there are hardly any limitations in the network service.
Why is the speed slow despite the 5G symbol?
At the current stage of development of the 5G mobile communications standard, it is possible that a device may display 5G, but actually use 4G (not only within the Swisscom network). This applies in particular to the first 5G devices from 2019.
Mobile technologies in a nutshell
5G |
The latest mobile telephony standard currently offers speeds of up to 2 Gbit/s. |
4G+/LTE Adanced |
4G+/LTE Advanced enables a theoretical bandwidth of up to 700 Mbit/s on the mobile phone network. Speeds of up to 300 Mbit/s are already available to 90% of the Swiss population and 72% can access speeds of up to 500 Mbit/s. |
4G/LTE (Long Term Evolution) |
4G/LTE is the successor to 3G technology. It represents the fourth generation of mobile technology. 4G currently enables mobile broadband data rates of up to 150 Mbit/s. |
3G |
3G is the third generation of mobile technology and includes UMTS, HSPA and HSPA+. 3G enables speeds of up to 42 Mbit/s and covers 99% of the Swiss population. |
2G |
2G is the second generation of mobile technology that was phased out by the end of 2020 after more than 25 years. It includes mobile technology such as GPRS, EDGE and GSM. |
Carrier aggregation (frequency bundling) |
Carrier aggregation is a way of increasing the data rate per user by connecting several frequency blocks together. It means a much larger number of users can use a radio cell simultaneously with higher speeds. |
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1 The capacity calculation is based on the assumption that the devices of the specified number of users are connected to the same mobile cell at the same time and achieve the same average data throughput. Depending on the source (and underlying data throughput), 5G can connect 100 to 1000 times more devices or users compared with 4G.
2 Between autumn 2021 and spring 2022, the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) conducted an extensive field trial on mobile network radiation emissions. The example shows the average values for 5G (frequency band 3580–3700 MHz: 0.17 V/m) and 4G/LTE (frequency band 1805–1880 MHz: 0.62 V/m). For this example, measurements were taken from the roof of a bicycle shed on the premises of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) in Liebefeld, Switzerland. All measurements from the field trial confirmed what was already known – that, overall, radiation levels measured from adaptive antennas (5G) are significantly lower than those from conventional antennas (3G and 4G). The measurements also show that the radiation levels are far below the precautionary low installation limit values of 4–6 V/m, which apply to places of sensitive use. And these are only a fraction of the frequency-dependent exposure limit values of 28–61 V/m.