Telecom Lead America: Alaska Communications said its 4G LTE network will provide speeds up to 10 times faster than current 3G wireless networks and up to twice as fast as other 4G networks.
Alaska Communications has 4G services in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Homer, Kenai, Palmer, Seward, Soldotna, Wasilla and Whittier.
“We’ve seen the demand for mobile broadband grow dramatically. 4G LTE is the latest generation of mobile wireless technology and will give customers what they want, faster mobile Internet on some of the latest devices,” said Mike Todd, Alaska Communications senior vice president of technology services.
“Alaska Communications’ 4G LTE changes the way Alaskans use their wireless devices at home, at work and everywhere in between. Customers will be able to watch HD video on their phone, email files for business in seconds and use real-time video applications like Skype without stalling,” Todd added.
Alaska Communications will launch its 4G LTE network with three 4G LTE smartphones – HTC OneX, Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy Note. The HTC OneX will retail for $199.99, Galaxy S III for $199.99 and Galaxy Note for $179.99, each with a two-year service agreement.
Moreover, Alaska Communications will also offer the Bandrich 4G LTE mobile broadband router, providing high-speed Internet, for $99.99 with a two-year service agreement.
Alaska Communications has invested more than $500 million building wireless and wireline broadband data network over the last decade.
