Verizon Home Internet is a fixed-location residential service with both 5G and LTE options. Potential customers must have a qualifying address to sign up.
Verizon's Terms of Service are explicit that the service must only be used in an authorized device that is provided with the service. They further state that the service must only be used at a specific service address and that consent is required to move service or change devices. However, we have seen many reports of people successfully using Verizon Home Internet while mobile, so it appears they are not currently enforcing these terms. But it's always possible that they could start enforcing these terms at any time.
Verizon Home Internet currently offers LTE and 5G plans. Prices vary depending on whether the plan is bundled with a phone line or standalone and whether autopay is enabled.
Each plan also has a "Plus" version with extra features like a longer price guarantee, Verizon cloud backup, and access to streaming or media platforms. For the 5G service, Verizon claims speeds of up to 300Mbps and 1000Mbps for 5G Plus when on 5GUW High Band (millimeter wave). However, speeds will vary considerably depending on location.
Currently Available Plans:
- LTE or 5G Home Internet: $50/month*; $25/month if bundled with a phone plan
- LTE or 5G Home Internet Plus: $70/month*; $35/month if bundled with a phone plan
*Standalone pricing reflects a $10 autopay discount.
Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: Verizon
- Carrier Relationship: Direct
- Plan Types Available: Data
- Device Types Permitted: Gateway Device, included with the plan
- Unlimited: Yes
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: Yes - all
- Throttling: Base plans reportedly come with a speed cap of 300 Mbps on downloads, and 20 Mbps on uploads.
- Network Management: Always deprioritized
- Video Streaming Resolution: Not specified
- 5G Access: Yes on 5G plans
- eSIM: No
- Device Purchase Required: The device is included in the service.
- Plan Period: Monthly
- International Roaming: None
- Domestic Roaming: None
- Data Roll Over: N/A
- Overage Charges: None
- Lines per account: 1
- Extras: Plus plans include a longer price guarantee, Verizon cloud backup, and Plan Extras such as NFL Sunday Ticket, YouTubeTV, or a free Samsung Galaxy Chromebook.
Verizon Home Internet Gateway Devices
Verizon offers one LTE Gateway device and four 5G Gateway devices. There is not much information on them available on their site, but we have provided as many details as possible.
LTE Gateway Device
LTE Gateway Specifications
- Model: LTE Home Internet Router (1st gen)
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Max Theoretical Wi-Fi Speed: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Antenna: Internal
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Claimed Wi-Fi Range: 150 ft indoors; 300 ft outdoors
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: http://192.168.1.1
- Password: Located on the label on the bottom of the device
- USB Tethering Support: None
- Ethernet Ports: 3x RJ-45 (2 LAN, 1 WAN)
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single Cat-12
- Modem Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 13, 48, 66
- MIMO Support: 2x2
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-12 (Max Theoretical Speed: 600 Mbps Down / 100 Mbps Up)
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: 3x Download, 2x Upload
- Cellular Antennas: Internal only
- SIM Slots: 1x (Size not specified)
- Cellular Modem: Single Cat-12
- Dimensions: 6.7" x 4.9" x 1.7"
- Other Ports: None
- Power Source: DC - 12V/2A
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: None
- Retail Price: Included with service.
5G Gateway Devices
Verizon offers 5 different 5G gateway devices for their 5G Home Internet service. Which one you get depends on your plan and service location.
The white "cube" device is the most common gateway that the vast majority of users receive. These do not support Verizon's mmWave network, but do support LTE and 5G low and mid-band frequencies. There are three versions of the cube that look almost the same from the exterior, have very similar specs, and all three support the same cellular bands:
- ARC-XCI55AX - Made by Arcadyan.
- ASK-NCQ1338FA/ASK-NCQ1338 - Made by Askey, there are two different model numbers, but both have the same specs.
For those in an area served by Verizon's mmWave network (typically only found in urban cores), these gateways also support mmWave.
- Model LVSKIHP - Designed to be mounted on a window to receive mmWave frequencies.
- LV65 paired with CR1000A - This option comes in two parts, a POE-powered cellular “receiver” and a Wi-Fi router. The receiver is intended to be remotely mounted indoors on a window or outdoors and connected to the indoor router via an Ethernet cable.
Specifications
- Models:
- Arcadyan ARC-XCI55AX
- Askey ASK-NCQ1338FA/ASK-NCQ1338
- LVSKIHP
- LV65 paired with CR1000A
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Varies
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Max Theoretical Wi-Fi Speed: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Antenna: Internal
- Wi-Fi as WAN: None
- Claimed Wi-Fi Range: Not Specified
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Not Specified
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Arcadyan: http://192.168.1.1 - Password on label
- Askey Gateways: http://192.168.0.1 - Password on label
- LVSKIHP: http://192.168.0.1 - Password on label
- LV65/CR1000A: http://192.168.1.1 - Password on label
- USB Tethering Support: None
- Ethernet Ports:
- ARC-XCI55AX, ASK-NCQ1338FA/ASK-NCQ1338: 2x RJ-45 (LAN)
- LVSKIHP: 1x RJ-45 (LAN)
- LV65 paired with CR1000A: 1x RJ-45 (LAN)
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem:
- ARC-XCI55AX: Compal RML V1
- ASK-NCQ1338FA/ASK-NCQ1338: Not specified
- LVSKIHP: Not specified
- LV65 paired with CR1000A: Not specified
- Modem Chipset:
- ARC-XCI55AX: Mediatek T-750
- ASK-NCQ1338FA/ASK-NCQ1338: X55
- LVSKIHP: X55
- LV65 paired with CR1000A: Likely X65
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon
- 5G Bands:
- ARC-XCI55AX, ASK-NCQ1338FA/ASK-NCQ1338: n2, n5, n48, n66, n77
- LVSKIHP: n2, n5, n66, n260, n261
- LV65 paired with CR1000A: n2, n5, n48, n66, n77, n260, n261
- LTE Bands:
- ARC-XCI55AX, ASK-NCQ1338FA/ASK-NCQ1338: 2, 5, 13, 48, 66
- LVSKIHP: 2, 4, 5, 13, 48, 66
- LV65 paired with CR1000A: 2, 5, 13, 48, 66
- MIMO Support: 4x4
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: Varies
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-18+ (Max Theoretical Speed: 1.2 Gps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: 5x Download, 3x Upload
- 5G Carrier Aggregation:
- ARC-XCI55AX: 2x 5G Carrier Aggregation - Mid-and & Low-and 5G can NOT be combined
- ASK-NCQ1338FA/ASK-NCQ1338: 2x 5G Carrier Aggregation - Mid-and & Low-and 5G can NOT be combined
- LVSKIHP: 2x 5G Carrier Aggregation - Mid-and & Low-and 5G can NOT be combined
- LV65 paired with CR1000A: 5G Carrier Aggregation: 3x 5G Carrier Aggregations - Mid-and & Low-and 5G can be combined (likely)
- Cellular Antennas: Internal only
- SIM Slots: Varies
- Cellular Modem:
- Dimensions:
- ARC-XCI55AX, ASK-NCQ1338FA, ASK-NCQ1338: 5.1" x 5.4" x 5.4"
- LVSKIHP: 8.6" x 8.6" x 3.4"
- LV65 paired with CR1000A: 9.84" × 4.19" × 2.08"
- Other Ports: None
- Power Source: DC
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: None
- Retail Price: Included with service.
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