The global network provider Verizon has became the first to provide 5G networks. Although it was quite expected, as the company has planned for 5G years ago by increasing their 4G LTE.
Verizon uses fiber-based network of about 900,000 fiber routes miles globally. Now, it is all set to deliver services to mmWave5G small cell sites across the nation. Also, in the rural areas, the fibre cable will be installed in 1,000 foot interval.
Here, we are providing everything we know so far about the plans, deals and offers of Verizon.
Verizon: 5G Specs
Talking about Verizon’s spectrum, it currently uses the 28GHz and 39GHz bands which have millimetre wave frequencies. Moreover, it uses 76% of the 28GHz band and 46% of the available 39GHz band.
Verizon 5G Home Plans
The company has already started providing 5G services in the parts of Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Sacramento. The standard based version of the home network is set to be released anytime in the second half of the year.
According to the plans, customers will get a average download speed of 300Mbps which goes to a maximum of 940Mbps without data caps. In the same price, you could get a Charter spectrum wired connection at 300mbps.
Moreover, the initial hardware for the in-home services will be provided by Samsung. It way includes a 5G home and outdoor router, a 5G Radio of digital unit integrated type and virtual type radio solutions. Along with this professionally installed setup, customers will also get a Google Chromecast or a free Apple TV which is a win-win deal.
The in-home service is said to provide unlimited data free from annual contracts, taxes, and additional charges but it will not include cellular calls and texts.
Verizon 5G Mobile Plans
The company has started providing its 5G mobile plans from April 2019 in Chicago and Minneapolis. In began its 5G services in portions of Denver in late June and from 1st of July, Verizon will expand the services to portions of Providence, Rhode Island.
Moreover, the company has planned to further expand its 5G mobile plans to other areas including Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Des Moines, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Little Rock, Memphis, Phoenix, San Diego, Salt Lake City, and Washington, DC.
Verizon Wireless 5G Phones
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will be the first device as confirmed by the company. It is a great phone will Whooping 6.7-inch large display and amazing features. It is priced at $1,299 or $54.16 per month for two years, for the 256GB model, and itincreases up to $1,399 or $58.33 per month for two years, for the 512GB version.
The great thing is you can save up to $450 by using bill credit. Also, the non-verizon customers can also get a chance to earn $200 prepaid Mastercard by switching to the Verizon networks. You just simply need to buy the device on plans and sign up for the unlimited plans.