By the end of 2018, this largest U.S. wireless carrier (by subscribers) has introduced the world’s first commercial 5G service — Verizon 5G Home — in parts of Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Sacramento to give customers the first taste of commercial 5G network. It has achieved a feat of 5G firsts in collaboration with its technology partners like Nokia Corporation NOK, QUALCOMM Incorporated QCOM and Ericsson ERIC, and now aims to expand broadband Internet and launch 5G mobility service across the country. Verizon is also seeking first mover advantage in the 5G race as it plans to launch commercial 5G smartphones in the market in the first half of 2019 in collaboration with Samsung.