Verizon to cover more than 400 U.S. LTE 4G markets in 2012

Telecom Lead America: American mobile giant Verizon
Wireless announced that it will meet its goal of covering more than 400 U.S.
markets by the end of 2012.


Starting July 19, Verizon’s 4G LTE network will be
available in 33 new markets and expanded in 32 other markets.


“Our rollout of Verizon Wireless 4G LTE in the
United States is on track and we are confident we will meet our target of
providing 4G LTE to our customers in more than 400 markets by the end of the
year,” said Nicola Palmer, chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless. 


“With more markets than all other U.S. wireless
providers combined, our customers are the first to learn of the great
advantages of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network for streaming video,
downloading files, uploading pictures and so much more, at consistently
reliable fast data speeds,” Palmer added.


The new market launches will bring the total number of
markets covered by Verizon Wireless to 337.


The company will also expand its 4G LTE network in 32
markets:


Verizon Wireless claims that it gives its customers the
largest selection of 4G LTE devices offered by any wireless provider.
 Devices range from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones
and more, including the Samsung Galaxy S III and the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by
HTC. 


editor@telecomlead.com

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