Verizon ’s 5 G rollout in Sacramento covers just 10 % of the city , despite initial suggestions the network would be wider . The city joined Indianapolis , Houston and Los Angeles in adopting the technology , with local officials saying the deal would improve Sacramento ’s infrastructure . The telecommunications company has only installed 200 5 G millimetre - wave radios in cellular towers in the city , according to local television station CBS13 , which added that 4,000 would probably be needed to ensure citywide coverage . It said it would not provide more 5 G radios until standards - compliant hardware becomes available later this year .
Verizon’s 5G rollout in Sacramento covers just 10% of the city, despite initial suggestions the network would be wider. The city joined Indianapolis, Houston and Los Angeles in receiving the technology, with local officials saying the deal would upgrade Sacramento’s infrastructure. The telecommunications company has only installed 200 5G millimetre-wave radios in cellular towers in the city, according to local television station CBS13, which added that 4,000 would probably be needed to ensure citywide coverage. Verizon said it would not provide more 5G towers until standards-compliant hardware becomes available later this year.