Verizon Business expands 5G Business Internet to 21 more U.S. cities

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Verizon 5G Business Internet has expanded its fixed-wireless connectivity to 24 US cities, providing businesses of all sizes with an alternative to cable Internet. The service offers multiple pricing plans, with no data limits and a 10-year price lock. Professional installation is included without a long-term contract. A recent survey indicates that 80% of business decision-makers believe 5G will create new opportunities. The offering includes plans up to 400 Mbps, enhancing business productivity through superfast speeds and low latency.

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• Expansion to 24 US cities increases market reach.
• No data limits and flexible pricing attract diverse businesses.
• 10-year price lock ensures cost stability for new customers.
• High-speed plans (up to 400 Mbps) boost business productivity.
• Strong belief (80%) among decision-makers in 5G's potential for opportunity creation.

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What you need to know:

• Verizon 5G Business Internet is now available for businesses of all sizes in 24 US cities.
• The fixed-wireless offering is an alternative to cable, with multiple pricing and service options and no data limits.
• Verizon offers a price lock for 10 years, no long-term contract required, and professional installation included.
• According to the Verizon 5G Business Report, business decision-makers largely agree that 5G will create new opportunities for their company (80%), their industry (79%), and their role (79%).

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business today announced that 5G Business Internet, a fixed-wireless connectivity offering for businesses of all sizes, is expanding to 21 new U.S. cities this month. 5G Business Internet, an alternative to cable, leverages Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband technology as the connectivity backbone to run your entire business, from point of sales systems to employee productivity devices, with professional installation included.

“As 5G Business Internet scales into new cities, businesses of all sizes can gain access to the superfast speeds, low latency and next-gen applications enabled by 5G Ultra Wideband, with no throttling or data limits," said Tami Erwin, CEO of Verizon Business. "We’ll continue to expand the 5G Business Internet footprint and bring the competitive pricing, capability, and flexibility of our full suite of products and services to more and more businesses all over the country.”

Offerings include 100, 200, and 400 Mbps plans serving large Enterprise and Small & Medium Business customers, with no data limits. Verizon is offering a 10 year price lock for new customers, no long-term contract required. Additional information about this offer and 5G Business Internet pricing, availability, service and more is available here. In addition, where 5G Business Internet is not yet available, Verizon offers LTE Business Internet to keep Verizon customers covered.

Verizon 5G Business Internet launches today in parts of Anaheim, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City (MO), Las Vegas, Miami, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, St. Louis, and St. Paul, with parts of Riverside-Corona, CA becoming available on April 22. The service previously launched in parts of Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles. Additional cities will be announced on a rolling basis.

5G Business Internet complements Verizon Business’ portfolio of networking and digital-transformation tools, including 5G mobility and 5G Edge mobile-edge computing (MEC) services, OneTalk voice communications, BlueJeans by Verizon video-collaboration platform, advanced security services, IoT and other business services.

The launch comes at a time when business decision-makers are coming face to face with the transformational potential of 5G. According to a recent Verizon Business survey conducted in partnership with Morning Consult, seven in 10 decision-makers (69%) believe 5G will help their company overcome the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly half (48%) said their companies have already provided or are planning to provide a 5G-capable smartphone or device to employees within the next six months, and approximately eight in 10 agree that 5G will create new opportunities for their company (80%), their industry (79%), and their role (79%).

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

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Media contact:
Matt Conte
matthew.conte@verizon.com
917-848-3040

FAQ

When did Verizon launch its 5G Business Internet service?

Verizon launched its 5G Business Internet service on April 15, 2021.

How many cities will Verizon's 5G Business Internet service be available in?

The 5G Business Internet service is now available in 24 US cities.

What speeds are offered with Verizon's 5G Business Internet?

Verizon offers 5G Business Internet plans with speeds of 100, 200, and 400 Mbps.

Is there a contract required for Verizon's 5G Business Internet?

No long-term contract is required for Verizon's 5G Business Internet service, and there is a 10-year price lock.

What percentage of business decision-makers believe 5G will create new opportunities?

According to a survey, 80% of business decision-makers believe 5G will create new opportunities for their companies.