Verizon Wireless Launches LTE Network Today

Verizon Wireless is launching 4G LTE network in the United States today.

Verizon Wireless is launching 4G LTE network in the United States today. In real-world, loaded network environments, data rates are expected to be 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.

Currently Verizon  is offering 2 LTE Mobile Broadband data plans. $50 monthly access for 5 GB monthly allowance or $80 monthly access for 10 GB monthly allowance, both with $10/GB overage.

Verizon LTE Modems include LG VL600 which is backward-compatible with the 3G network . Also backward-compatible with the 3G network is the Pantech UML290 4G USB. Each are priced for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Plan.

LTE Mobile Broadband network is initially launching in 38 major metropolitan areas and in more than 60 commercial airports coast to coast – at both airports within the launch areas plus airports in other key cities. Street level coverage area maps are  available online at www.verizonwireless.com/4Glte

By leveraging its 700 MHz spectrum, Verizon Wireless is deploying LTE network in the United States. Verizon Wireless’ primary 4G LTE network vendors, Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent, are providing the underlying infrastructure for the 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network.

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