Two major cellphone carriers, AT&T and Verizon, agreed Tuesday afternoon to delay some new 5G wireless service.

For months, Verizon has been inviting leaders from various industries to test possible applications of 5G in specialized labs across the country. But in a new partnership with industrial manufacturer Corning, Verizon aims to demonstrate the real life impact of the technology right now, by deploying and testing the effects of a 5G network in one of Corning's largest manufacturing facilities. The companies will work together to test existing theories and develop new solutions for how 5G can make manufacturing more efficient, effective and safe. And it might need the boost Verizon has invested slightly less than its main competitor AT&T in 5G infrastructure. "There isn't a company in the world that doesn't want to talk to Verizon right now because they understand the power and potential of 5G," Erwin said.

This is the future 5G technology promises in less than a decade's time; internet connections so fast they'll support an entirely new way of life. This was my experience testing the newly launched Verizon 5G network in Chicago last month. My 5G network tests, often performed via the Speedtest app, were inconsistent. But without a map on hand in Dallas, I was left guessing which areas would give me 5G Sprint coverage (I was usually wrong). Beyond phonesNarrowly focused on businesses, AT&T's 5G network is invitation-only for now and not available to the general public (though it will be soon).