5G NR (New Radio) is the global standard for a unified 5G wireless air interface. Others have declared premature victory by way of their evolutionary steps toward 5G, but these were not true 5G networks. 5G Evolution is not 5G NR.

5G coverage is currently available in Anchorage and Girdwood, and along the highways and throughout Eagle River, Chugiak, and parts of Wasilla and Palmer. Just as we did with 2 GIG red, we are working to expand our 5G service to other fiber-served areas in the state. Customers traveling outside of Alaska enjoy coverage on the farthest-reaching 5G signal in America, with our partner network, T-Mobile.
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At this time, your unlimited plan is your unlimited plan, and having a 5G capable mobile phone device on our 5G network will not affect your rates. There may be future products and services yet to be created that could fall under different rate structures. Shop mobile plans.

The electromagnetic frequencies used for 5G are part of the radio frequency spectrum that has been extensively researched in terms of health impacts for decades. Over 50 years of scientific research has already been conducted into the possible health effects of the radio signals used for mobile phones, base stations, and other wireless services including frequencies planned for 5G. 

The data from this research has been analyzed by many expert review groups. Weighing the whole body of science, there is no evidence to convince experts that exposure below the guidelines set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) carries any known health risks.

Get more information about the studies of 5G responsibility and safety.