Chicago, Minneapolis First to Get Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband Network; 30 Cities This Year

Verizon will begin its 5G “Ultra Wideband Network” in Chicago and Minneapolis April 11, with a launch in 30 cities by the end of the year, the company said Wednesday. It will start offering the new 5G moto mod, exclusive to the carrier, nationwide Thursday. “Continuing our track record of 5G ‘firsts,’ we are thrilled to bring the first 5G-upgradeable smartphone exclusively to Verizon customers," said Chief Technology Officer Kyle Malady.