Verizon turns on its 5G mobile network a week ahead of schedule

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You'll need the Moto Z3 with the 5G Moto Mod to get the most out of it right now. And only in a limited areas as they roll out, eventually everywhere.

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"Verizon has flipped the switch on the first parts of its 5G mobile network a week ahead of schedule. The service is live in parts of Chicago and Minneapolis, just in time for the March Madness Final Four in the latter city this weekend. Once you move out of an area where the 5G network is active, the 4G LTE network will take over. 5G access with Verizon (which is Engadget's parent company) costs $10 on top of regular unlimited plans, though the first three months are free.

There's only one compatible device right now, however, and that's Motorola's Moto Z3. You'll also need the 5G Moto Mod accessory to connect it to the new network. There are more 5G-capable phones on the way, of course, including the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, which will be a Verizon exclusive at first."

More here in the full article: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/03/verizon-5g-mobile-network-live-chicago-minneapolis/

 

OK they are a week early, and the only phone is the Z3 for now, which they offered free last week and I snagged two Z3 phones with two new lines by switching from pre to post paid. That offer ended. Now they offer half off so the phones $240 without trade and more off with trades of specific models. The MotoZ3 uses Mods for speakers, battery extenders and projectors. So I don't need to spend big on 5G until it comes to Colorado Springs. Then I would have to buy just the mod, not a whole new phone. https://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/moto-z3/?cmp=KNC-C-HQ-NON-R-AW-NONE-NONE-2K0PX0-PX-GAW-71700000041707149&msclkid=4e259c178ca51afcd9f0c0b3665bcb6e&gclid=CLr315W3tOECFQiSxQIdVVcIBg&gclsrc=ds Click on the link and then click the half price phone offer in blue at the top right of the page.

So how much is the 5G mod?? $199.99 on pre-order here: https://www.verizonwireless.com/5g/phones/