Verizon Releases 4G LTE Network Tomorrow! Posted: 04 Dec 2010 09:45 PM PST Welcome to a full rundown of what you’re about to get (or are thinking about getting) tomorrow as Verizon blasts their 4G LTE network out upon the world. A full list of all the fun things we’ve covered so far are below, including a review of one of the VERY few LG VL600 LTE Modems to have been passed out to publishers. You’re gonna love the way you surf. First, take a look at this [Review] of the LG VL600 LTE Modem, the one you’re gonna be putting your hands on very soon, we shall assume. Check out the press release for the modem and see a fun commercial for it [here]. See a bit of info on your alternative, the [Pantech UML290], get a nutshelled version of Verizons [official 4G LTE website], and check out their [contract free options]. Then, read an epic [ON TIME ANALYSIS] of “The Importance of Verizon LTE and 4G Networks” by Ben Bajarin and check out how communications regulator Ofcom predicts that the [UK may be next]. ALSO we’d like to congratulate Verizon on what’ll certainly be a successful launch. Go Verizon Go! Check out a brand new press release for the event (with locations and state-by-state support persons) below: BLAZINGLY FAST: VERIZON WIRELESS LAUNCHES THE WORLD'S LARGEST 4G LTE WIRELESS NETWORK ON SUNDAY, DEC. 5 4G LTE Modems from LG and Pantech, with Value-Priced 4G Data Plans Combine for Broadband Connectivity BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – From coast to coast, throughout 38 major metropolitan areas, Verizon Wireless is preparing for the Sunday, Dec. 5 debut of the fastest and most advanced 4G network in the United States. With the 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network from Verizon Wireless, laptop users will experience speeds up to 10 times faster than when they surf on the company's 3G network. 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. Business customers and individual consumers interested in getting 4G LTE from Verizon Wireless will want: · 4G LTE Coverage Locator – go to www.verizonwireless.com/4Glte to check if an address is in the initial 4G LTE coverage area. Street-level coverage maps will be available on the site beginning Sunday, Dec. 5. · 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Data Plans – choose from two 4G 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. · 4G LTE Modems – the LG VL600 is backward-compatible with the 3G network and supports Windows® XP 32-bit, Vista™ 32/64-bit (SP2) and Windows 7 32/64-bit. Also backward-compatible with the 3G network is the Pantech UML290 4G USB, which is a 180 degree rotating USB connector and supports Windows XP 32-bit, Vista 32/64-bit (SP2) and Windows 7 32/64-bit. Each will be available online and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Dec. 5 for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Plan. · How to Order – visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, order online at www.verizonwireless.com, call 1-800-256-4646 or go through the company's business sales channels. To find a local Verizon Wireless Communications Store, visit the Store Locator online at www.verizonwireless.com/storelocator. Sunday's launch of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network immediately reaches more than one-third of all Americans, right where they live or work. Major metropolitan areas covered by Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network on Sunday, Dec. 5 include: Akron, Ohio Athens, Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Baltimore, Maryland Boston, Massachusetts Charlotte, North Carolina Chicago, Illinois Cincinnati, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas Denver, Colorado Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Houston, Texas Jacksonville, Florida Las Vegas, Nevada Los Angeles, California Miami, Florida Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota Nashville, Tennessee New Orleans, Louisiana New York, New York Oakland, California Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Orlando, Florida Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Phoenix, Arizona Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Rochester, New York San Antonio, Texas San Diego, California San Francisco, California San Jose, California Seattle/Tacoma, Washington St. Louis, Missouri Tampa, Florida Washington, D.C. West Lafayette, Indiana West Palm Beach, Florida View Verizon Wireless' 4-minute video, "4G LTE: More Than Just Speed," by visiting the Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia or by visiting the VerizonWirelessTV YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/VerizonWirelessTV. Also, visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Media can schedule a visit at a Verizon Wireless Communications Store by contacting the local area PR Manager on the mobile number indicated below. Media can access high-resolution images and video related to Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.) # # # About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. LOCAL MEDIA CONTACTS: Northeast: Howard Waterman Verizon Wireless (Northeast) 917.359.5505 (mobile) Howard.Waterman@verizonwireless.com Mike Murphy Verizon Wireless (New England) 781.223.5975 (mobile) Mike.Murphy@verizonwireless.com John O'Malley Verizon Wireless (Upstate N.Y.) 585.261.5899 (mobile) John.OMalley@verizonwireless.com David Samberg Verizon Wireless (N.Y. Metro) 914.329.5429 (mobile) David.Samberg@verizonwireless.com Sheldon Jones Verizon Wireless (Philadelphia Tri-State) 215.219.8890 (mobile) Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com Melanie Ortel Verizon Wireless (Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Md.; Va.) 410.794.6055 (mobile) Melanie.Ortel@verizonwireless.com South: Sheryl Sellaway Verizon Wireless (South Area) 404.695.5564 (mobile) Sheryl.Sellaway@verizonwireless.com Chuck Hamby Verizon Wireless (Fla.) 813.404.6029 (mobile) Chuck.Hamby@verizonwireless.com Gretchen LeJeune Verizon Wireless (Houston, Texas; Gulf Coast) 713.204.2100 (mobile) Gretchen.LeJeune@verizonwireless.com Audrey Lundy Verizon Wireless (Central Texas) 214.587.0303 (mobile) Audrey.Lundy@verizonwireless.com Karen Schulz Verizon Wireless (N.C., S.C., Tenn.) 864.561.1527 (mobile) Karen.Schulz@verizonwireless.com Kate Jay Verizon Wireless (Ga., Ala.) 678.245.9532 (mobile) Kate.Jay@verizonwireless.com Midwest: Michelle Gilbert Verizon Wireless (Mich., Ind., Ky.) 248.914.3680 (mobile) Michelle.Gilbert@verizonwireless.com Brenda Hill Verizon Wireless (Kan., Mo.) 913.660.2624 (mobile) Brenda.Hill@verizonwireless.com Laura Merritt Verizon Wireless (Ohio, Pa., W.Va.) 614.561.2605 (mobile) Laura.Merritt@verizonwireless.com Carolyn Schamberger Verizon Wireless (Ill., Wis.) 847.204.4282 (mobile) Carolyn.Schamberger@verizonwireless.com Karen Smith Verizon Wireless (Minn., S.D., N.D., Iowa, Neb.) 612.590.3511 (mobile) Karen.Smith@verizonwireless.com West: John Johnson Verizon Wireless (West Area) 410.382.5032 (mobile) John.H.Johnson@verizonwireless.com Bob Kelley Verizon Wireless (Mont., Idaho, Wyo., Utah, Colo.) 303.241.3105 (mobile) Robert.Kelley@verizonwireless.com Heidi Flato Verizon Wireless (Northern Calif., Nev.) 952.324.8692 (mobile) Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com Ken Muche Verizon Wireless (Southern Calif.) 714.315.7946 (mobile) Ken.Muche@verizonwireless.com Jenny Weaver Verizon Wireless (Ariz.; El Paso, Texas; N.M.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Southern Utah) 602.909.6149 (mobile) Jenny.Weaver@verizonwireless.com Scott Charlston Verizon Wireless (Hawaii, Ore., Northern Idaho, Wash.) 206.940.0385 (mobile) Scott.Charlston@verizonwireless.com National Media Contacts: Jeffrey Nelson 917.968.9175 (mobile) Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com Español Elva Lima 818.429.1213 (mobile) Elva.Lima@verizonwireless.com Brenda Boyd Raney 908.872.7152 (mobile) Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com Tom Pica 914.772.0757 (mobile) Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com [Via SlashGear] )
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