https://wccftech.com/verizon-ceo-galaxy-s10-5g-sell-a-lot/

On Thursday, Samsung’s first 5G-ready phone, the Galaxy S10 5G went on sale in America. The phone is exclusive to Verizon right now, although it will be available with other carriers later on. While U.S. carriers wanting to promote 5G connectivity shows their commitment towards the wireless standard, the asking price of smartphones is through the roof. The base variant of the phone costs $1,299, while the model with twice the local storage carries a price tag of $1,399. Needless to say, this is one expensive phone, but Verizon’s CEO Hans Vestberg doesn’t seem to think that the steep price will deter people from buying the device.

According to an interview with CNBC, Vestberg thinks that the phone will provide a great experience and he said that tens of thousands of customers bought the Galaxy S10 5G on the day it went on sale. Previously, the only 5G-enabled smartphone that was available in the U.S. was the Motorola Z3, but it had to be connected to the $200 Moto Mod for 5G connectivity. The Galaxy S10 5G, on the other hand, has the 5G support built it.