Telecommunications firm Verizon launching 5G Home, first commercial 5G broadband Internet service, in select U.S. markets on October 1, 2018

Briefing

Telecommunications firm Verizon launching 5G Home, first commercial 5G broadband Internet service, in select U.S. markets on October 1, 2018

September 13, 2018

Briefing

  • 5G Home – Telecommunications company Verizon launching 5G Home, world’s first commercial 5G broadband Internet service, on October 1, 2018, starting in Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, and Sacramento, U.S.
  • Pricing – Initial customers will get 5G Home service for free for first three months, with those with existing Verizon phone plans paying $50 per month and non-Verizon customers paying $70 per month
  • Speeds – Can reach 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps, depending on location, with no data caps
  • Other Services – Includes free YouTube TV subscription for first three months ($40 per month thereafter), and free Apple TV 4K or Google Chromecast Ultra device at installation
  • Future Expansion – Plans to expand coverage once standards-compliant equipment can be installed

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology, Telecommunications

Organization

Verizon

Source

Original Publication Date

September 11, 2018

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