\tUS operator AT&T revealed plans to make its 5G service broadly available to millions of consumers across the country, nearly a year after rolling out the technology to a closed group of businesses and developers [1].<\/p>\n
The operator said it will launch low-band 5G service in five cities in the coming weeks, including Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Providence, Rochester and San Diego. It added plans are in place to deploy in at least ten more in the near future, including major markets such as New York City and Boston, as it works to achieve nationwide 5G coverage in the first half of 2020.<\/p>\n
Low-band deployments will complement AT&T\u2019s existing mmWave 5G network, which is already available in 21 cities. AT&T said it is aiming to extend mmWave coverage to 30 cities in early 2020.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, though, it seems consumers won\u2019t initially be able to access AT&T\u2019s mmWave network, as the first 5G device on offer (Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Note10+ 5G) is only compatible with its low-band network. Pre-orders for the device open on 25 November.<\/p>\n
5G access will be offered at no extra charge to customers on AT&T\u2019s new Unlimited Extra and Unlimited Elite plans [2], which cost $75 per month and $85 per month, respectively for a single line.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/att-5g-offer-draws-fire-from-analysts\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/att-quiet-on-5g-as-it-refreshes-tariffs\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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