Prepaid Carrier, Visible, Debuts 5G Service and eSIM Support
Grace Mahas — February 10, 2021 — Tech
References: verizon & xda-developers
Visible, the American prepaid carrier owned by Verizon, recently announced the launch of 5G service. The 5G service will also be powered by Verizon and boasts speeds up to 200 Mbps that consumers can access without adding a single cent to the monthly cost.
Users with 5G-capable smartphone devices – including the TCL 10 5G UW Prepaid, – can now experience download speeds at 25x4 the rate, offering quick-loading video streaming (on services that support it) as well as high-speed downloads. The new capabilities will be available in over 2,700 cities, covering over 230 million people.
5G technology has already started creating new opportunities for people, businesses, and society, and brings like Verizon are setting itself apart by providing accessible access to its consumers.
Image Credit: Shutterstock
Users with 5G-capable smartphone devices – including the TCL 10 5G UW Prepaid, – can now experience download speeds at 25x4 the rate, offering quick-loading video streaming (on services that support it) as well as high-speed downloads. The new capabilities will be available in over 2,700 cities, covering over 230 million people.
5G technology has already started creating new opportunities for people, businesses, and society, and brings like Verizon are setting itself apart by providing accessible access to its consumers.
Image Credit: Shutterstock
Trend Themes
1. 5g-enabled Prepaid Services - Visible's launch of 5G service for prepaid customers opens up a disruptive opportunity for other prepaid carriers to follow suit.
2. Esims for Prepaid Mobile Services - Visible's support of eSIMs for prepaid mobile services could pave the way for a wave of customers adopting eSIMs for increased convenience.
3. Fast Video Streaming on Prepaid Plans - The high-speed downloads enabled by Visible's 5G service for prepaid customers could spur a trend of prepaid plans offering fast video streaming as a key differentiator.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - The telecom industry is positioned to benefit from the disruptive innovation potential that 5G technology offers, including increased speed, capacity and scalability.
2. Mobile Devices - The release of 5G smartphones and increased support for eSIMs is driving innovation in the mobile device industry.
3. Prepaid Mobile Services - Visible's launch of 5G service and support of eSIMs for prepaid mobile services opens up opportunities for disruption in the prepaid mobile services industry.
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