# Nationwide 5G Network Announcements Verizon Announced Its 5g Network Launch Spanning the U.S. By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-10-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nationwide-5g-network1 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/verizon-nationwide-5g-network-rollout-173642018.html) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/Verizon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1316066762270691329%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Fverizon-nationwide-5g-network-rollout-173642018.html) Verizon launched a nationwide 5G network, which provides coverage to 200 million people across 1,800 cities. Previously the netwo4rkk had 5g in various cities with millimetre wave access. Verizon also announced that it will expand its mmWave network to over 66 cities before the end of the year. Verizon announced the nationwide 5G network during Apple’s event for the iPhone 12. The expanded network will increase 5G access to millions of Americans. It will also help Verizon compete with other major networks that also have 5G available for customers in some form. The 5G network will be able to provide faster speeds than LTE, however, it will not be as fast as other types of 5G like mmWave networks. Image Credit: Apple ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nationwide 5G Network:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The nationwide 5G network will enable businesses to leverage faster speeds and improved connectivity for innovative applications and services. - **Expanded 5G Access:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Increased 5G access will open up possibilities for disruptive technologies such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and IoT applications. - **Competition in 5G Networks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The competition among major networks in offering 5G networks will drive the development of novel solutions and services to attract and retain customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The telecommunications industry can capitalize on the nationwide 5G network and expanded access to provide advanced communication services and products. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The technology industry can explore and develop groundbreaking applications and devices that leverage the capabilities of 5G networks for enhanced user experiences. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The transportation industry can harness the expanded 5G access to further develop and implement autonomous vehicles and smart transportation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Network-Enabled Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-enabled-cars.md) - [SME-Targeted 5G Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-site-5g.md) - [AI-Powered 5G Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-x70.md) - [Next-Gen Mobile Modems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-x80.md) - [High Speed Outdoor Modems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-omni-antennas.md) - [Public Safety-Minded Verification Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verizon-frontline.md) - [Vehicle-Connected Mobile Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-hybrid-mobile-private-network.md) - [5G-Enabled Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-edge-5g.md) - [Accessible 5G Photography Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-30-v-5g-smartphone.md)