5 Best 5G Stocks to Buy Right Now

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1. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) ranks among the best 5G stocks to buy right now. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) reported on May 15 that it had joined Project Glasswing, a key cybersecurity partnership managed by Anthropic. Project Glasswing was launched upon the announcement that Anthropic’s most sophisticated AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, is proficient in discovering complex weaknesses in major software and operating systems at high speeds.

Following the announcement, Verizon CEO Dan Schulman pointed out that the collaboration enables Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) to explore frontier AI capabilities to effectively secure its key infrastructure against new threats.

Moreover, on May 14, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cleared Verizon’s $1 billion acquisition of spectrum assets from US Cellular to increase its network capacity and reach.

The FCC claimed that the acquisition will increase Verizon’s “network coverage, capacity and performance, resulting in a stronger ability to meet increasing customer demand and provide a better customer experience.”

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is a major provider of technology, entertainment, and communication services worldwide. The company offers a range of services through its operational divisions, such as digital TV, high-speed internet, and 5G and 4G wireless connectivity.

While we acknowledge the potential of VZ to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than VZ and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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