Chicago: 2 weeks from the start of 5G-operating status (reputation)
Chicago
April 18, 2019
Verizon:
The 5G communication service will be launched on April 3 and the download speed is announced as 762 Mbps (Note 1).
Verizon 5G Services:
Currently available in select areas of Chicago, Illinois and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
There has already been posted that communication was possible at 400 to 600 Mbps via Twitter.
It plans to expand 5G service in 30 cities by the end of the year.
Usable smartphones:
However, 5G is available only in Motorola’s latest smartphone Moto Z3 ($ 480) in the US.
You will need to install an additional 5G modem ($ 350) and pay $ 10 a month for the communication plan.
The Verge CNET Articles:
Even though the service should be provided,
Chicago Museum of Art
Chicago Theater,
Millennium Park
We could not find the 5G signal.
Industry magazine: PC magazine
When tested at 291 locations, only 64 were able to grab 5G radio waves.
Verizon Mike Haverman:
Currently, the communication range is very limited.
It will improve dramatically within a few months while adding a communication base.
-JETRO
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