In the majority of Verizon’s 5G markets, uploads have so far remained on LTE and been unable to match the blistering download speeds of millimeter-wave. But that’s changing today. Verizon says that 5G uploads are now available in all 5G markets, so if you’re an early adopter and already have a 5G smartphone, you should […]
Verizon is releasing a new version of the 5G Galaxy S20 on June 4th, months after Verizon began selling the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra, it’s adding the ‘entry’ S20 to its lineup. The phone now supports millimeter wave 5G, which Verizon currently uses for its Ultra Wideband (UW) service. The Galaxy S20 5G […]
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced a new policy intended to keep Americans online during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The policy, dubbed the Keep Americans Connected Pledge, will aid many individuals who may soon find themselves unable to work due to direct COVID-19 infection, or collateral damage caused by the virus (such […]
The service, called “5G Home,” launched back in October of 2018 in four US cities. It promises average download speeds of 300Mbps and peak speeds of 1Gbps for $70 a month $50 for Verizon customers. Whether you qualify for the extra deal or not, $70 for 300Mbps or more is a decent deal. For similar […]
Back in February, Verizon said its 2019 plan was to offer mobile 5G in over 30 cities a non-trivial task for a carrier focused on the short-distance, millimeter wave flavor of 5G service. Today, the carrier announced it has met its goal with a week to spare, though the accomplishment comes with the caveat that […]
Verizon is one step closer to realizing its goal of having 5G service available in more than 30 US cities by the end of the year. The nation’s largest wireless provider said it has flipped the 5G switch in Los Angeles, California. Now, you’ll be able to tap into Verizon’s speedy network in select areas […]
Verizon is addressing one of the biggest criticisms about the company’s growing 5G network the lack of traditional coverage maps. As noted by PC Mag, Verizon has finally published maps where customers in 5G cities can get lightning-quick data speeds from its millimeter-wave technology. Verizon has launched 5G in Boston, Houston, and Sioux Falls. Service […]
All four major US carriers AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint have each issued the same joint press release announcing the formation of “a joint venture” called the “Cross-Carrier Messaging Initiative” (CCMI). It’s designed to ensure that the carriers move forward together to replace SMS with a next-generation messaging standard including a promise to launch a […]
Customers on Verizon’s unlimited data plans will be able to score a free year of Disney’s upcoming streaming service Disney+. Disney and Verizon on announced that all new and existing Verizon wireless unlimited customers, new Fios Home Internet and 5G Home Internet customers will get 12 months of Disney+ streaming service on the house. Verizon […]
Verizon’s executive vice president and chief technology officer, said customers can expect to find 5G service in business districts and public spaces where large crowds gather. In NYC, users will have access to the network in the following areas: Manhattan: Midtown, Financial District, Harlem, East Harlem, Hell’s Kitchen and Washington Heights Brooklyn: Downtown Brooklyn The […]
Verizon changing its offerings. It introduced four new unlimited plans Start, Play More, Do More and Get More which will replace the three current unlimited plans. The changes aren’t that sweeping: there are $5 price cuts across the board; new names for two of the old plans; and the third plan is now split into […]
Verizon today announced the expansion of its 5G ultra wideband service to four additional US cities. Now, customers in parts of Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis and Washington DC have access to the same next-gen network as those in Chicago, Denver, Providence, St. Paul and Minneapolis. The service is only available in select areas in these cities […]
CEO of T-Mobile, called Verizon “no idea” and “dead in the water without a strategy” for 5G. Now Verizon says it has a 5G strategy it just doesn’t share exactly what that strategy is. John Legere claimed that Verizon lacked a plan to expand 5G beyond major cities because the carrier seemed to rely entirely […]
Verizon is ready to turn on its next two 5G cities. The network goes live in the former today in Denver and Providence, while the carrier will flip the switch in the Rhode Island capital July 1st. They join Chicago and Minneapolis as cities in which Verizon has activated the service. As in those other […]