Score! Get a free Xbox Series S with Verizon’s 5G Home Plus Internet (2024)

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Score! Get a free Xbox Series S with Verizon’s 5G Home Plus Internet? ›

Verizon is offering its 5G Home Plus Internet plan for just $45/month. Plus, you'll get to choose between a free Xbox Series S console ($299 value), $200 Amazon gift card, or Amazon Echo Show 10 ($249 value).

Redeem it during initial console setup or later in the Settings app. To redeem during initial setup: As you set up your new console, you'll be prompted to redeem the Digital Direct offers that come with it.

The 5G Home plan includes a wireless router, while the 5G Home Plus plan includes a router and whole-home Wi-Fi system. The 5G Home Plus plan also offers Verizon Cloud Unlimited, which promises unlimited storage of photos, videos, documents and more for up to five users and unlimited eligible devices.

Either way, you can get an additional discount with a qualifying Verizon 5G mobile plan. Speeds will also vary based on the connection quality at your address and the plan you choose. Verizon says 5G Home customers will get HD video streaming (1080p) and average download speeds between 50 and 300Mbps per second.

Verizon 5G Home Plus plans offer download speeds up to 300 Mbps (typical 85-250 Mbps) and upload speeds of 10-20 Mbps in most areas, with max download speeds up to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps) and uploads of 25-75 Mbps in select areas.

You'll be able to redeem a $200 Verizon Gift Card in My Verizon after placing your order. Submit within 60 days and a Verizon e-Gift Card will be sent via email within 8 weeks and after claim validation." I clicked the "Apply offer" button and completed the checkout process.

Sign in to your My Verizon mobile account. From the top of the page, select Shop Accessories > Accessories > Gaming. Scroll to find the Xbox All Access tile. Choose your Xbox console and add it to your cart.

The reality of gaming on 5G internet. 5G home internet promises to improve the gaming experience with higher download speeds and lower latency. However, during peak usage times, 5G home internet and mobile users compete for cell tower capacity, negatively impacting your overall experience.

Pros of 5G Home Internet

Faster speeds than previous wireless technologies. Lower latency than 4G, which means less delay in transmitting data. Improved connectivity between multiple devices simultaneously. Enhanced mobile internet experience, including faster speeds, smooth streaming and lag-free gaming.

Why is my Verizon 5G internet so slow? ›

these may be the reasons: Blocked signal – Factors beyond our control can cause unstable or slow internet, data and upload speeds. These include being far from network cell sites, electronic device interference, obstructions, building materials or construction, terrain, geography and even heavy foliage.

In general, the 5G Ultra Wideband network's signal can reach up to 1,500 feet without obstructions.

Using 300 Mbps Internet for Gaming

Faster internet speed is always better for gaming, especially if other people might also be online while you're playing. In general, anything above 100 Mbps is good, so a 300 Mbps plan will allow you to play without any lag time.

No. Verizon Home Internet service has no data limit or data usage cap. Any device connected to your network enjoys unlimited data usage when using Wi-Fi.

Sign in to your My Verizon mobile account. Scroll down to Make the most of your plans and select the offer redemption tile. Review and agree to the Terms & Conditions and then select Claim offer.