Verizon 5G Home Router Features and Specifications

This document outlines the basic features of a 5G Home Router (CPE), specifically focusing on the Samsung 5G CPE model used by Verizon Wireless.

Understanding 5G

• 5G represents the fifth generation of wireless technology, developed according to 3GPP Release 15 and beyond.
• It surpasses previous 4G standards like LTE, LTE-Advanced, and LTE-Advanced Pro.
• A 5G system comprises several key elements:
  • 5G Home Router (or CPE)
  • 5G Base Station
  • 5G Core Network
  • 5G compliant mobile phones
• 5G devices operate in two primary modes: NSA (Non-Standalone) and SA (Standalone).
  • Initially, 5G devices operate in NSA mode, relying on LTE for control/management and 5G for data transmission/reception.
  • Eventually, 5G devices will transition to SA mode, utilizing the 5G NR network for both control and data operations.
• 5G operates across various frequency bands: sub-1 GHz, 1-6 GHz, and above 6 GHz (millimeter wave frequencies). It offers significantly improved speeds compared to existing 4G LTE networks. The low latency and high data rates of 5G provide internet connectivity comparable to broadband cable services.

Samsung 5G Home Router

Figure 1: Samsung 5G Home Router

Figure 1 shows the 5G Home Router (CPE) from Samsung. Verizon Wireless has selected this router to provide 5G services in several US cities. Key features and specifications include:

• Model Number: SFG-D0100
• Frequency Bands: Operates on millimeter wave frequency bands from 27.5 GHz to 28.35 GHz.
• Antenna Array: Features 64 antennas arranged in a 2x2 MIMO array with beamforming capabilities.
• Connectivity: Supports Bluetooth LE. Note: Does not support Wi-Fi.
• Speed: Verizon has promised speeds ranging from 300 Mbps up to 1 Gbps.
• Availability: Verizon launched its 5G Home Internet service on October 1, 2018, in cities such as Sacramento, Los Angeles, Houston, and Indianapolis.
• Pricing: Customers can subscribe for $70 per month. Existing Verizon Wireless phone subscribers can avail the service for $50 per month.

About Samsung

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. aims to inspire the world and shape the future through transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the landscape of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions.

Samsung has launched its 5G end-to-end (E2E) commercial products and solutions, including 5G RFIC and ASIC modem chipsets, the 5G Home Router, 5G Radio Base Station, and the 5G Next Generation Core (5G NGC).

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless is a leading American telecom company providing wireless products and services. As of October 2017, the company had approximately 149 million subscribers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, US, Verizon operates a 4G LTE network covering 98% of the US population. The company initiated its 5G services on October 1, 2018.