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Uber Debuts $50 Hourly Ride Option In Select US Cities

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Starting next month, ridesharing users in a dozen cities can opt in for a $50 an hour ride, Uber Technologies Inc. Dallas, Houston, Miami, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Tacoma and Seattle beginning June 2, Uber said. announced on Friday (May 29).

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How Collectives Aim To Make Cities Into Blockchain Centers

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Blockchain technology is taking hold in the Southwest, with the help of organizations encouraging development in the space. Approximately 140 firms that are involved in blockchain technology and crypto assets have a presence in Austin, Harris said. The city is also home to platforms such as NEM, Steem, Wanchain, DigiByte and Decred.

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AT&T Jumps On The 5G Bandwagon

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Together with Samsung, we plan to bring the best in technology and innovation to our customers. The cities that will have the 5G technology available this year include Atlanta, Charlotte, N.C., Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Fla., 5G phones with Samsung — also in the first half of 2019. Louisville, Ky.,

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Verizon 5G Network Launch Foreshadows Mobile Commerce Changes

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Verizon launched the world’s first commercial 5G Ultra Wideband network in October 2018 with the rollout of 5G Home broadband internet service in Houston, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Indianapolis,” the company said. As PYMNTS has reported , Verizon plans to bring its 5G technology to 30 U.S. 5G Potential. 5G Potential.

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Verizon Plans Rollout Of 5G In 30 U.S. Cities In 2019

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Verizon will be bringing its 5G technology to 30 U.S. cities by the end of the year, according to reports. The wireless giant didn’t specify the cities or the method of deployment, but it did say it would include extremely fast millimeter wave radios. I want it tomorrow, but it’s not going to be tomorrow.”.

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What’s The Reward For Early 5G Deployment? Asia Will Soon Find Out

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That could give the country an edge when it comes to showcasing payment and commerce uses of the mobile network technology — and provide the rest of the world with an example of what might not work so well with 5G-enabled features. shouldn’t be far behind,” said Kevin McMahon, director of emerging technology at SPR , in a recent interview.

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Verizon Outfits 13 NFL Stadiums With 5G

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In addition, AT&T will let attendees at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium play with 5G devices. Chief Executive Officer Hans Vestberg said in an interview, according to Bloomberg. We’re bringing new experiences to the seats, and we’ll see that this is how the fans will enjoy football in the future.”.