--- title: "Sunrise switches on true 5G: Now you can also make calls" description: "They had been talking about it for years, everyone was promising it, but in the end... Sunrise actually did it. 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For a few days now, the first 5G Standalone…", "image": "https://wdulmpxygmloyswixhxp.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/article-images/1778753977634-a6d45kxgt.PNG", "datePublished": "2025-11-23T09:03:20+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-05-14T10:25:05.010766+00:00", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Luca Carbone", "url": "https://www.lucacarbone.ch", "sameAs": [ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucacarbone", "https://instagram.com/lucacarbone.ch" ] }, "publisher": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Luca Carbone", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://www.lucacarbone.ch/favicon.png" } }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/sunrise5gsa" } } ] --- [ LC://\_ LucaCarbone ](/) [Home ](/en)[Blog ](/en/blog)[About ](/en/about)[AI X Business ](/en/ai-per-aziende)[Services ](/en/services)[Contact ](/en/contact) [IT ](/digitiamo/sunrise5gsa) [Back to blog](/en/blog) [ Telefonia ](/en/blog?category=Telefonia)Nov 23, 2025 3 min read # Sunrise switches on true 5G: Now you can also make calls They had been talking about it for years, everyone was promising it, but in the end... Sunrise actually did it. For a few days now, the first 5G Standalone (SA) has been active on a commercial network. ![Sunrise switches on true 5G: Now you can also make calls](https://wdulmpxygmloyswixhxp.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/article-images/1778753977634-a6d45kxgt.PNG) They had been talking about it for years, everyone promised it, but in the end… **Sunrise actually did it**. As of a few days ago, Switzerland can claim to have its first **5G Standalone (SA)** active on a commercial network. And the first operator to bring it to customers is **Sunrise**. This time, it’s not about commercials or "5G on paper." We are talking about the **first true generational leap** in the world of mobile connectivity. And take note—it’s not just "faster": it is **completely different**. **But what is 5G SA?** Until now, almost all the 5G we used in Switzerland was of the **NSA (Non-Standalone)** type: a 5G that still relied on 4G networks to manage calls, connections, and basic functions. In short: 5G on crutches. With the new **5G Standalone**, however, **the entire infrastructure is pure 5G**, from the core to the transmission. And this changes everything. **Making calls in 5G: finally possible** Yes, **now you can also make phone calls in 5G**. Not just faster browsing, but making **native voice calls** on the 5G network, with **concrete and immediate** advantages: - **Superior audio quality** thanks to VoNR (Voice over New Radio) technology • **Ultra-fast connections**, with no downtime before the call starts • **Smoother transitions** between calls and data (you can continue browsing at very high speeds even during a phone call) • **Lower energy consumption** for compatible phones In short: clearer phone calls, without delays, and **without ever dropping to an older network**. **And browsing?** There, too, **the leap is significant**: - **Latency reduced to under 10 milliseconds**—important for those using real-time apps, such as video calls, gaming, or conference calls • **Improved network stability**, perfect even in very crowded areas • **Higher download and upload speeds**, especially during peak times But the point isn't just speed. **5G SA is the foundation for everything to come**: connected cars, smart cities, drones, augmented reality. And it’s great to see that once again **Switzerland gets there first**. **Do you need to change your phone?** Not necessarily, but **you need a smartphone compatible** with 5G SA and with VoNR support. Recent mid-range and high-end models (Samsung, Xiaomi, iPhone 14 and 15, etc.) are almost all already prepared. And Sunrise constantly updates the list of enabled devices. Additionally, you need to **activate a compatible Sunrise offer**: those with a recent plan that includes 5G will be among the first to benefit from it. **Why it matters** 5G Standalone **is not marketing**. It is **a brand-new infrastructure** that accompanies us into the future of communication. And those who try it, even just for making calls, **can feel the difference**. It must be said that Sunrise has made a pioneering move. And the good news is that **it is already available in many Swiss cities and regions**, with coverage on the rise. 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