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Verizon, Samsung to Release 5G Smartphone in the U.S. in First Half of 2019

Verizon, Samsung to Release 5G Smartphone in the U.S. in First Half of 2019 Image Credit: YuktaLavannya/Thefastmode.com

Verizon and Samsung announced their plan to bring one of the first commercial 5G smartphones to market in the first half of 2019.

The companies will unveil a proof of concept, powered by the upcoming flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platform with the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem and antenna modules with integrated RF transceiver, RF front-end and antenna elements, at the annual Qualcomm Snapdragon Technology Summit in Maui this week. This is the result of years of collaboration to deploy an end-to-end solution for commercial 5G services using Samsung network equipment and personal devices.

Verizon launched its first commercial 5G service in October when 5G Home went live in Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Sacramento.

Verizon 5G mobility service will go live in early 2019 and expand rapidly. Once available, Samsung 5G smartphone users will immediately benefit from the speed and capacity of Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network, and over time, experience all the new and exciting services, games and features that will be available.

Samsung has partnered with Verizon on its 5G Home offering since the beginning of 2018 and has been a leader in the 5G space for even longer. 

Brian Higgins, VP, Wireless Device and Product Marketing, Verizon
5G will usher in a new era of mobile connectivity, allowing people to connect to data, experiences and other people in ways never thought possible. Together, Samsung and Verizon have made huge gains in bringing 5G commercial services to consumers in several cities. 

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