Verizon's 5G network for mobile launches on April 11 in these two lucky U.S. cities

Mark your calendars for April 11, because that's when Verizon switches on its "real" 5G network in two U.S. cities.

Verizon's "5G Ultra Wideband Network" is the real deal — it works with phones and other mobile devices just like 4G LTE — and isn't to be confused with the company's "home" 5G network, which launched last year in select cities.

This is great news because it means there will actually be a working 5G network to use the handful of new 5G smartphones launching this year on.

But there is some fine print to be aware of. Because, of course, there is! Read more...