on verizons network what does 1X signal mean? I have 5 bars of 1X service on verizon.

Jerry Hildenbrand

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It's short for 1XRTT. It's slow (very slow) 3G network technology that Verizon and Sprint use when your phone can't connect to LTE or 1xEV-DO (fast 3G).

It's normal, but if it continues you might want to contact Verizon to see if there are network issues in your location.