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AT&T launches 5G service in New York City

By Rajiv Menon
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After Sprint and Verizon, it’s AT&T’s turn to bring 5G to another US city. The carrier has just announced that starting today, customers in New York City will be able to use its 5G service if they own a compatible device.

However, AT&T’s 5G network won’t cover the entire city and it will be available in limited areas initially. Sadly, unlike other US carriers, AT&T wouldn’t list areas in New York City where customers will be able to access its so-called 5G+ network.

For the time being, select customers in NYC can access AT&T’s 5G+ network using the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G on the carrier’s AT&T Business Unlimited Preferred plan. As such, the AT&T 5G service is only for business customers, at list initially.

NYC is the 21st city in the US with AT&T 5G, but the carrier announced plans to offer nationwide 5G in the first half of 2020, so there’s more to come.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which other cities in the US already have AT&T 5G service?

A.

The article states that New York City is the 21st US city to receive AT&T's 5G service. However, it does not specify the names of the other 20 cities where the service is already available.

Q.

What is the initial coverage like for AT&T's 5G+ network in New York City?

A.

Initially, AT&T's 5G+ network will not cover the entire city. It will be available only in limited areas, though the specific locations are not listed by the carrier at launch.

Q.

Which specific device and plan are required to access AT&T's 5G+ network in New York City at launch?

A.

At launch, select customers in NYC can access AT&T's 5G+ network using the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. This must be combined with the carrier’s AT&T Business Unlimited Preferred plan.

Q.

Is AT&T's 5G service in New York City available to all customers straight away?

A.

No, initially the AT&T 5G service in New York City is only for business customers. The article specifies that it is for 'select customers' on a 'Business Unlimited Preferred plan'.

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