AT&T's low-band 5G network expands to 90 new US markets

AT&T's low-band 5G network is now available in 190 total markets across the U.S.

With today's expansion, AT&T 5G is now available in 190 total markets across the country. A full list is available on the company's website, but some notable additions include Chicago, New Orleans, Sacramento and Seattle.

It's worth noting that AT&T's rollout pertains to low-band 850MHz 5G, which is longer-ranged but slower than mmWave 5G. Under its 5G+ branding, AT&T's mmWave offering has been expanding at a much slower rate. As of writing, 5G+ — which launched to consumers in March — is available in 35 cities.

Currently, AT&T only offers two smartphones that can take advantage of both the 5G and 5G+ networks: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra.

The telecom firm first started rolling out its 5G mobile network in December 2019 and has steadily expanded the network since then. AT&T is in a race with Verizon and T-Mobile to bolster its 5G capabilities ahead of major smartphone launches this year.

Apple is largely expected to introduce support for 5G networks with its rumored "iPhone 12" lineup later this year. The handset is likely on-track to debut in the fall, though coronavirus delays may complicate Apple's typical launch timeline.