Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband service available in Boston
November 19 2019 - 7:00AM
Updated as November 19, 2019 – You can now access
Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network in parts of Boston,
Massachusetts, Houston, Texas and Sioux Falls, South Dakota
bringing the total number of Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband mobility
service cities to 18. With Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network, you
can enjoy near real-time experiences with high throughput,
ultra-low latency and massive capacity. That means things like
streaming 4K movies with virtually no buffering, video chat with
near zero lag and augmented reality that responds in near
real-time.
"From investing in Boston's Digital Equity Fund to bringing Fios
internet and cable to every neighborhood, Verizon has been a
strong partner to Boston," said Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh.
"I'm pleased to see Verizon expanding their 5G network in
Boston, and look forward to their continued investment in our
city."
“We are building our 5G Ultra Wideband network to support the
type of transformative breakthroughs people imagine when they think
of next-generation connectivity, and we’re working to build those
services with leaders in manufacturing, publishing and
entertainment, and in our 5G Labs,” said Kyle Malady, Verizon’s
chief technology officer. “Bringing 5G mobility services to
customers in Boston, Houston, and Sioux Falls is just one more step
in Verizon’s strategy to build 5G right.”
Service and Coverage Area
Details
In Boston, 5G Ultra Wideband service will be concentrated in the
following areas: Fenway, along Brookline Avenue near Beth Israel
Hospital and around such landmarks such as: Fenway Park, Emmanuel
College, Northeastern University, Simmons College, Harvard Medical
School.
Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband
Cities
Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband service is now
available in Boston, Houston, Sioux Falls, Dallas, Omaha, Chicago,
Minneapolis, Denver, Providence, St. Paul, Atlanta, Detroit,
Indianapolis, Washington DC, Phoenix, Boise, Panama City, and
New York City. Verizon plans to have 5G access in more than 30
cities by the end of this year. Some of those cities include
Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Des Moines, Kansas
City, Little Rock, Memphis, San Diego and Salt Lake City.
Additional 5G Ultra Wideband cities will be announced before the
end of the year.
When customers move outside Verizon’s 5G Ultra
Wideband coverage area, the 5G-enabled device transitions to
Verizon’s award-winning network, the network more people rely on.
Learn more about Verizon 5G and public spaces.
About Verizon:Verizon
Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York
City, generated revenues of $130.9 billion in 2018. The company
operates America’s most awarded wireless network and the nation’s
premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated solutions to
businesses worldwide. With brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch and
HuffPost, the company’s media group helps consumers stay informed
and entertained, communicate and transact, while creating new ways
for advertisers and partners to connect. Verizon’s corporate
responsibility prioritizes the environmental, social and governance
issues most relevant to its business and impact to society.
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Media Contacts:Lauren
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Chris Ashraf 908-381-2384
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David Weissmann
(Providence)david.weissmann@verizon.com917.359.7215Twitter:
@djweissmann
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