Verizon has stated that it will be making Denver and Providence its next 5G cities. The cities will join Chicago and Minneapolis, in which Verizon has previously enabled 5G. 5G will only be available in some smaller areas in the city to begin, but Verizon will expand the areas to the entire city.
The areas in Denver that will get the increased connectivity include, Highlands, and in the Central Business District. The initial 5G in Providence will come to, Brown University, Colege Hill, Federal Hill, and the Rhode Island School of Design. If you are in those areas they will have access to the 5G connectivity, however, if they leave the area their smartphones will drop to 4G.
Verizon plans to create more than 30 5G cities across the United States.
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Verizon Announced Denver and Providence Will Be the Next 5G Cities
Trend Themes
1. 5G Cities - The trend of cities being selected as 5G Cities is an opportunity for telecommunications companies to expand their services and for smart city technologies to flourish.
2. Increased Connectivity - The trend towards increased connectivity in smaller areas will continue to disrupt industries and create opportunities to innovate new technologies and applications.
3. Smart City Technologies - The trend towards smart cities is an opportunity for technology companies to create new applications and services that can gather and analyze data, and improve city infrastructure and services.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - The increased investment in 5G Cities creates opportunities for telecommunications companies to expand their services and capture a larger market share.
2. Technology - The trend towards increased connectivity and smart city technologies creates opportunities for technology companies to create new applications and services that can improve city services and infrastructure.
3. Infrastructure - The trend towards increased connectivity and smart city technologies creates opportunities for infrastructure companies to work with local governments to design and build new projects that can improve the overall quality of life for residents.