Verizon expands 5G Home Internet and mobility to more customers

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Verizon has expanded its 5G Ultra Wideband services to four new cities: Harrisburg, PA; Athens, GA; Orlando, FL; and Fremont, CA, bringing the total to 82 metros. Additionally, 5G Home Internet is now available in five more cities, totaling 57 locations. The service offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps and starts at $50 monthly for existing customers. Verizon is incentivizing switches from other ISPs by covering early termination fees up to $500. The advancements in 5G technology promise enhanced performance for both consumers and enterprises.

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• Expansion of 5G Ultra Wideband to four new cities, increasing coverage to 82 cities.
• 5G Home Internet now available in five additional cities, totaling 57 locations.
• Download speeds reach up to 1 Gbps, ideal for streaming and remote work.
• Attractive pricing starting at $50/month for qualifying customers.
• Up to $500 offered to cover early termination fees for new 5G Home customers.

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• None.

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers are getting more 5G in more places on their phones and in their homes. 5G Ultra Wideband mobility service is now available in Harrisburg, PA; Athens, GA; Orlando, FL and Fremont, CA, which means 5G Ultra Wideband is now available in parts of 82 cities. 5G Home is now available in five additional cities: Fremont, CA; Orlando, FL; Pensacola, FL; Sarasota, FL and Niagara Falls, NY. With the addition of these new cities, Verizon’s 5G Home Internet is now available in parts of 57 cities.

“Our continued investment in 5G Ultra Wideband means that more people than ever can experience unmatched speed on phones and a home broadband alternative that is transforming the market,” said Kyle Malady, Verizon’s chief technology officer. “We will continue our aggressive push into even more places.”

Super fast 5G for your home
5G Home, a new kind of home internet, is truly unlimited broadband service with no data caps. It’s ideal for anyone who wants super fast connectivity to stream, game or even work remotely. Key highlights of 5G home:

• Experience max download speeds up to 1 Gbps, with typical download speeds of 300 Mbps.¹
• Starts at just $50² a month for Verizon customers with a qualifying mobile plan, and $70² a month for customers without a qualifying mobile plan.
• Work, learn and stream smarter with a free Stream TV device and a Samsung Chromebook 4³
• Verizon will offer up to $500 to cover early termination fees for customers who leave their current internet provider and switch to 5G Home Internet.⁴

Ultra-fast wireless speeds on the go
Customers in these four new 5G Ultra Wideband mobility markets can experience ultra-fast wireless speeds, allowing them to download and stream movies and TV shows in seconds,⁵ experience console quality gaming on the go, and take advantage of new immersive customer experiences never before available wirelessly. Enterprise customers in these markets now have access to the technology that can dramatically accelerate their digital transformation, revolutionizing how they interact with their customers, track inventory, manage operations and engage with their workforce.

Built for industrial and commercial use cases, Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband boasts ultra-low lag and throughputs many times faster than 4G. As the technology continues to mature, it is expected to eventually handle data volumes 100 times larger than 4G LTE networks.

How to get 5G
Specific coverage for 5G Ultra Wideband mobility can be found at https://www.verizon.com/coverage-map/. Visit verizon.com/5g/home/ to find out if 5G Home Internet is in your area. To check out other broadband options for your home, visit verizon.com/home.

¹Max download speeds up to 1 Gbps, with typical download speeds of 300 Mbps. Typical upload speeds around 50 Mbps. Depending on location, uploads over 5G Ultra Wideband or 4G LTE. 4G LTE backup.

²With autopay and paperless billing.

³Offer avail through 9/21/21 via redemption code for a Samsung Chromebook 4 11.6” (4GB RAM). Must install and maintain qualifying 5G Home Internet services in good standing for 45 days to redeem. Thereafter, Verizon will email redemption instructions. Must redeem code w/in 60 days after delivery of email or by no later than 11/21/21, whichever is first. Not redeemable or refundable for cash. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

⁴For new 5G Home Internet customers who terminated their prior Internet service and incurred an early termination fee (ETF) within the last 4 months. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash or refund value. Documentation of the ETF for Internet from your prior service provider must be provided w/in 90 days after 5G Home installation/setup and offer will be fulfilled via bill credit, to your Verizon account, in the amount of the ETF up to $500. You remain solely responsible for paying the ETF to your prior service provider. If we or you cancel your 5G Home Internet service w/in 90 days after installation/setup, the ETF credit will be charged back to your final bill. Other terms apply.

⁵Download speeds may vary depending upon network and coverage conditions, and content optimization for 5G Ultra Wideband²Max download speeds up to 1 Gbps, with typical download speeds of 300 Mbps. Typical upload speeds around 50 Mbps. Depending on location, uploads over 5G Ultra Wideband or 4G LTE. 4G LTE backup.

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 contacts:
Karen Schulz
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Karen.Schulz@Verizon.com

Alex Lawson
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FAQ

How many cities does Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband service cover as of September 2021?

As of September 2021, Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband service is available in parts of 82 cities.

What new cities were added to Verizon's 5G Home Internet service in September 2021?

In September 2021, Verizon added Fremont, Orlando, Pensacola, Sarasota, and Niagara Falls to its 5G Home Internet service.

What are the starting prices for Verizon's 5G Home Internet?

The starting price for Verizon's 5G Home Internet is $50 per month for customers with a qualifying mobile plan and $70 for others.

What maximum download speeds can customers experience with Verizon's 5G Home Internet?

Customers can experience maximum download speeds of up to 1 Gbps with Verizon's 5G Home Internet.

Is there any incentive for switching to Verizon's 5G Home Internet?

Yes, Verizon offers up to $500 to cover early termination fees for new customers who switch from other internet providers.