San Francisco (CNN Business) It's a big day for the future of wireless internet connectivity.

Samsung's 5G phone has hit the market — it is the first time a smartphone can access 5G without an attachment in the US.

The $1300 Galaxy S10 5G smartphone is now available for Verizon customers in Chicago and Minneapolis. When customers leave those areas, the 5G smartphone will still work on Verizon's 4G LTE network.

, the smartphone will launch in additional cities on Verizon and work with other carriers, including Sprint S AT&T T Later this yearthe smartphone will launch in additional cities on Verizon and work with other carriers, includingand, which owns CNN's parent company.

5G is the latest iteration of wireless technology and is expected to allow for things like better video streaming and technical advancements, such as connecting self-driving cars.

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