Verizon Working With Samsung on First 5G Commercial Launch in Sacramento
Samsung Electronics America said Wednesday Verizon picked it to supply the carrier with commercial 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) network solutions. They plan to launch commercial 5G in Sacramento in the second half of this year, Samsung said. “The industry…
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has been discussing 5G connectivity for years, and through our joint collaboration with partners like Samsung, we are beginning to make it a reality for our customers," said Ed Chan, Verizon chief technology architect. "Sacramento is an ideal place to begin deploying 5G broadband services, providing a progressive environment for creating future use cases.” The two did trials in seven cities. Lessons learned include that a single 5G radio can reach the 19th floor of a multi-dwelling unit, Samsung said. The tests proved line of sight, partial LOS and non-LOS connections work and environmental factors “including rain and snow” haven't interrupted services, Samsung said. Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Calif., lauded the announcement as a sign of “continued progress in our work to bring 5G broadband access to Sacramento. The digital economy requires that all consumers have access to next generation technology, which is why the integration of 5G commercial services at the local level is so important.”