Verizon’s 5G Home Internet was launched in 2018, offering a hassle-free way to access the internet at home without needing to install a coaxial or fiber cable into your residence. This is because it operates wirelessly, utilizing the same cellular towers as your mobile phone for connectivity. To get started, all you need is the equipment provided by Verizon for customers who register for a plan.
Since Verizon’s 5G Home Internet plans do not involve running a cable to your home and instead rely on the company’s 5G Ultra Wideband network, you might think it could be handy to take the router with you while traveling, essentially allowing you to take your home internet on the go. However, while this can be done as long as you’re within a coverage area of Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network, the company discourages this practice.
In fact, Verizon has a policy that requires you to inform them before moving the router. If you don’t, the company has made it clear there could be repercussions. To complicate matters, one of the potential consequences of utilizing your 5G Home Internet router at a different location without prior approval is that the company may terminate your service.