New York, Oct. 2, 2018: The very first commercial version of the 5G network – Verizon 5g – went ‘live’ today.
Verizon’s 5g Home network, providing 5G broadband Internet service, is officially available to all consumers in parts of Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Installations of 5G Home began this morning for “First on 5G” customers in those cities, with a resident of Houston, Clayton Harris, becoming the first 5G customer in the world, said Verizon in a press statement.
Built on the Verizon-led open 5G TF network standard, Verizon 5G Home is the next generation of home broadband internet service that provides super-fast WiFi.
Ronan Dunne, President, Verizon Wireless, said in the statement, “We’ve formed incredible partnerships with many of the world’s leading technology companies, the international technical standards bodies, public officials, developers and our own customers to drive the 5G ecosystem forward, faster than most had predicted. And now, actual customers. It’s been an incredible journey…and we’re just at the starting line.”
“First on 5G” Members – early adopters of 5G technology – get exclusive perks including 5G Home service free for the first three months (after that introductory period, Verizon 5g wireless customers with a qualifying smartphone plan will pay US $50 per month for the service, while non-Verizon Wireless customers will pay $70 per month), free white glove installation and equipment, and early access to new services, including 5G mobility. 5G Home customers will also get YouTube TV free for the first three months and a free Apple TV 4K or Google Chromecast Ultra device at installation.
Verizon’s 5G Home service is built on the Verizon-led open 5G TF network standard.;
To find out if your home is 5G ready, visit FirstOn5G.com and sign up for all the benefits of being a “First On 5G” Member.
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