Verizon began selling the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G on Thursday, the first phone that supports its 5G network without an accessory.
to use at first, since it wasn't always clear when and where 5G was available and when it wasn't.
A member of Verizons' corporate communications team posted this tweet, however, suggesting that 1Gbps speeds are possible, at least when the conditions are perfect: In response to confusion in early reviews, Verizon explained to CNBC that unlike 4G LTE phones, the way a device tells you it has coverage is different. It will only show 4G LTE until you try to use 5G, after which the symbol for 5G will appear. Verizon said this will change in a couple of years, but it might be confusing for consumers who are used to looking for coverage using the icon on their phones.. It has a bigger 6.
Verizon will sell two models of the Galaxy S10 5G, including a $1,299 version and a $1,399 model with twice the storage. The phone will run on 5G if customers also sign up for its Above Unlimited or Beyond Unlimited plans, which cost $95 and $85 per month, respectively, for one line. However, Verizon said that access to the 5G Ultra Wideband network is only included for a limited time and will eventually cost an additional $10 per month.
While only currently available in Chicago and Minneapolis, Verizon's 5G network will be available in 20 U.S. cities by the end of 2019.
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