CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) —ย Verizon identified Charlotte as one of 20 U.S. cities that will receive Verizonโs 5G Ultra Wideband service in 2019. Earlier this year, Verizon committed to providing 5G Ultra Wideband service in more than 30 U.S. cities by the end of 2019. Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband network is currently live in Chicago and Minneapolis.
โCharlotte is an inclusive and welcoming community that embraces innovation and partnerships between the public, private and non-profit sectors,โ said Mayor Vi Lyles. โWe are excited that Charlotte has been identified as a leading city that will receive Verizonโs new 5G service this year.โ
5G will positively impact lives across Charlotte โ in places like schools, hospitals and local businesses. 5G has the potential to make really big waves in exciting and life-enhancing spaces such as artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, robotics, virtual reality, augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, wearables and the Internet of Things (IoT). 5G Ultra Wideband service uses new radio technology and device hardware to deliver advanced capabilities to consumers and businesses. When customers move outside Verizonโs 5G Ultra Wideband coverage area, 5G compatible devices automatically and seamlessly hand off the signal to Verizonโs 4G LTE network, the nationโs best and most reliable 4G LTE network.
โ5G Ultra Wideband service is coming to Charlotte this year,” said Kyle Malady, Verizonโs chief technology officer. โTodayโs announcement is just the start for Charlotte and weโre excited to bring the game-changing power of 5G Ultra Wideband service to consumers, business and government agencies in 2019. Verizon continues to lead in 5G. We launched the first commercial broadband 5G service last October, Verizon 5G Home, and turned up our 5G Ultra Wideband network in Chicago and Minneapolis, providing the worldโs first commercial 5G mobile service with a 5G-enabled smartphone.โ
To learn more about Verizonโs 5G Ultra Wideband technology, and the mobile devices you can use on it, visit vzw.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s10-5g or https://www.verizonwireless.com/5g/phones/.
Interested in learning more about 5G and adding your voice to the chorus of public officials, local businesses and fellow citizens advocating for this next generation technology? Visit Lets5G.com to help bring Verizon 5G service to your neighborhood.
