Verizon expands 5G Home Internet to Minneapolis & St. Paul customers; offers cutting-edge equipment

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Verizon expands its 5G Home Internet service to Minneapolis and St. Paul, allowing customers in eight cities to access high-speed wireless broadband. The service, launching on October 1, features new hardware with easy self-setup via augmented reality, capable of peak speeds up to 1 Gbps. New customers can enjoy perks such as a free year of Disney+, a month of YouTube TV, and an Amazon Smart Home Bundle. Pricing is $50 per month for Verizon customers and $70 for non-customers, with no hidden fees or annual contracts.

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• Expansion of 5G Home Internet into Minneapolis and St. Paul, enhancing market presence.
• Introduction of advanced hardware allowing peak speeds up to 1 Gbps.
• Attractive customer incentives including free Disney+ and YouTube TV subscriptions.

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New 5G Internet hardware offers sleek design, longer range and easy set up experience

What you need to know:

• Verizon 5G Home Internet expands to Minneapolis and St. Paul
• Now customers in eight cities can take advantage of the blazing fast wireless broadband 5G Ultra Wideband service
• Newly designed hardware with easy self-setup using augmented reality now available for customers with peak speeds of up to 1 Gbps¹
• New 5G Home Internet customers get Disney+, YouTube TV and Amazon Smart Home Bundle
• No hidden fees and no annual contract at a cost of $50 per month for Verizon customers^* and $70 per month for non-Verizon customers^**
  

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New cities. New industry-leading hardware. New perks. Beginning October 1, Verizon will launch 5G Home Internet in Minneapolis & St. Paul, bringing the blazing fast 5G Home Internet service to customers in eight cities, along with newly designed hardware including easy self-setup using augmented reality. It’s an ideal broadband service for those who are working or schooling from home, binge-watching content or powering a smart home.

New cutting-edge hardware available

The newest 5G Home hardware, 5G Internet Gateway, is a first-to-market MMwave 5G CPE/Router. 5G Internet Gateway is more advanced allowing customers to experience peak speeds of up to 1 Gbps¹; that means multiple devices running at the same time for all your connectivity needs. The new hardware comes with a more streamlined design, greater antenna range, and augmented reality functionality for easy set up. Want some help? We’ve got you covered and can set it up for you.

“Verizon's new 5G Internet Gateway is a game-changer for our customers,” said Frank Boulben, SVP Consumer Marketing and Products at Verizon. “With people spending more time at home during these challenging times, the expansion of 5G Home Internet to new markets with new and improved hardware will provide customers with the flexibility and reliability to enjoy more digital experiences and increased productivity from the comfort of their home.”

Content & more

It’s all about the content. Verizon teams up with some of the best content providers in the industry to give customers exclusive offers. New 5G Home Internet customers will get YouTube TV for one month and Disney+ for one year on us. For all streaming needs, customers get a free Stream TV device, which delivers access to an extensive library of OTT channels, apps and entertainment, including Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.

There’s more. For the smart home geeks, new 5G Home Internet customers will get a free Amazon Smart Home Bundle which includes an Echo Show 5, Ring Stick Up Cam, Echo Dot and Amazon Smart Plug to create the smartest home around.

How do I get it?

Customers can go to verizonwireless.com/5g/home to find out if 5G Home is in their area. 5G Home Internet will be available in at least 10 cities nationwide by the end of 2020.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as 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 $131.9 billion in 2019. 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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¹Max download speeds up to 1 Gbps, depending on location, with typical download speeds of 300 Mbps

**With autopay and paperless billing

Get 12 months of Disney+ on us from time of enrollment (must enroll with Verizon by 10.30.20); Must be 18 years of age or older. When 12 month promotional period expires, your Disney+ subscription will auto-renew at $6.99+ tax per month, and you will be charged monthly on your Verizon bill unless you cancel with Verizon. If you are a current multi-year or annual Disney+ subscriber, your existing subscription will be paused during the promotional period and will resume through Disney at the end of the 12-month period. Offer eligible on one Verizon account. In New Mexico, your subscription will terminate when your Promotional Period ends. Use of the Disney+ service is subject to the Disney+ and ESPN+ Subscriber Agreement.

First month trial promotion open to participants subscribing to Verizon 5G Home service from October 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020 and must be redeemed by February 28, 2021. Offer redeemable where YouTube TV is available and for new YouTube TV subscribers who have never participated in a YouTube TV trial. Local channel availability may vary. Promotional value of subscription(s) nontransferable, not for resale, and not redeemable for cash. Valid payment form req’d at sign-up. Subscribers will be automatically charged the standard subscription price (currently $64.99/mo.) at the end of trial period. Cancel any time before trial is over at no charge. No refunds for partial billing periods are available. Must be 18 years or older. Google account required. Full terms here: www.youtube.com/t/terms_paidservice.

Media contact:
Alex Lawson
alex.lawson@verizon.com
908-635-0271

FAQ

What cities are included in Verizon's 5G Home Internet expansion?

Verizon's 5G Home Internet is expanding to Minneapolis and St. Paul, joining seven other cities.

When does Verizon's 5G Home Internet service launch in Minneapolis and St. Paul?

The service launches on October 1, 2020.

What are the costs associated with Verizon's 5G Home Internet service?

The cost is $50 per month for Verizon customers and $70 for non-customers.

What promotional offers are available for new Verizon 5G Home Internet customers?

New customers will receive free Disney+ for one year, YouTube TV for one month, and an Amazon Smart Home Bundle.

What speeds can customers expect from the new Verizon 5G Internet Gateway?

Customers can experience peak speeds of up to 1 Gbps with the new 5G Internet Gateway.