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posted by martyb on Friday December 01 2017, @03:09PM   Printer-friendly
from the all-the-quicker-to-reach-your-data-cap dept.

Verizon will launch "5G" wireless service in three to five cities by the end of next year, starting with Sacramento, California:

Verizon is getting closer to releasing its first commercial 5G network, with the company announcing today that it plans on launching 5G in three to five cities by the end of next year. The rollout starts with Sacramento, California sometime in the second half of 2018.

Verizon press release.

Related: 5G Draft Technical Requirements Announced
Intel Announces Development of 5G Modems (Due in 2019)


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  • (Score: 5, Informative) by DannyB on Friday December 01 2017, @03:27PM

    by DannyB (5839) Subscriber Badge on Friday December 01 2017, @03:27PM (#603930) Journal

    You want something faster than dial up in the sticks? Do you realize who is in charge of the FCC right now?

    Sorry, due to new FCC deregulation, internet service is no longer available in your part of the city. To be notified if service becomes available in your area, enter your email address here.

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