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Verizon Wireless Brings Its 4G LTE Network To The Lake of the Ozarks On June 21
LAKE OZARK, Mo., June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, owner of the nation's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) Network will bring its 4G LTE network to 46 new markets, including the Lake of the Ozarks area, on Thursday, June 21, enabling more customers in more of the United States to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds in their own towns. With the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, customers can enjoy the best experience in wireless data usage when they stream video, share music and photos, download files and surf the Web with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.
On Thursday, the company's 4G LTE network will be available to customers in the following cities and towns:
-- Lake Ozark
-- Camdenton
-- Linn Creek
-- Sunrise Beach
-- Osage Beach
-- Laurie
-- Village of Four Seasons
In addition to introducing its 4G LTE network in 46 new markets, including the Lake area, Verizon Wireless is expanding the network in 22 markets already served by the company's 4G LTE network on June 21. In Missouri, Lebanon and West Plains will receive new 4G LTE service and coverage in Springfield, Missouri will be expanded. With the new and expanded markets, the company's 4G LTE network will be available in 304 markets, to more than two-thirds of the U.S. population.
"The introduction of our 4G LTE network to the Lake of the Ozarks area demonstrates our commitment to continuously expand the network and provide our customers with the highest quality communications standards," said Brendan Fallis, president - Kansas/Missouri Region, Verizon Wireless. "Our 4G LTE network allows our customers to download music or upload photos faster than ever before, broadening their communications possibilities with family, friends and colleagues."
4G LTE Devices, Solutions and Plans
Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices, ranging from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more, including the Samsung Galaxy S® III, currently available online for pre-order, and the soon-to-be available DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC. Details on available devices can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.
Verizon Wireless also offers a variety of smart accessories, including the FitBit Ultra Wireless Activity Tracker and the Withings WiFi Scale, for customers to use with their 4G LTE devices. A full list of smart accessories can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartaccessories.
Additionally, customers can take advantage of recently introduced HomeFusion(TM) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.
4G LTE Coverage and Speed
In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE.
For more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Brenda Hill
Verizon Wireless
913.344.2922
Brenda.Hill@verizonwireless.com
Mark Farnen
For Verizon Wireless
573.424.1782
mfarnen@mchsi.com
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Verizon Wireless Brings Its 4G LTE Network To The Lake of the Ozarks On June 21
LAKE OZARK, Mo., June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, owner of the nation's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) Network will bring its 4G LTE network to 46 new markets, including the Lake of the Ozarks area, on Thursday, June 21, enabling more customers in more of the United States to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds in their own towns. With the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, customers can enjoy the best experience in wireless data usage when they stream video, share music and photos, download files and surf the Web with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.
On Thursday, the company's 4G LTE network will be available to customers in the following cities and towns:
-- Lake Ozark
-- Camdenton
-- Linn Creek
-- Sunrise Beach
-- Osage Beach
-- Laurie
-- Village of Four Seasons
In addition to introducing its 4G LTE network in 46 new markets, including the Lake area, Verizon Wireless is expanding the network in 22 markets already served by the company's 4G LTE network on June 21. In Missouri, Lebanon and West Plains will receive new 4G LTE service and coverage in Springfield, Missouri will be expanded. With the new and expanded markets, the company's 4G LTE network will be available in 304 markets, to more than two-thirds of the U.S. population.
"The introduction of our 4G LTE network to the Lake of the Ozarks area demonstrates our commitment to continuously expand the network and provide our customers with the highest quality communications standards," said Brendan Fallis, president - Kansas/Missouri Region, Verizon Wireless. "Our 4G LTE network allows our customers to download music or upload photos faster than ever before, broadening their communications possibilities with family, friends and colleagues."
4G LTE Devices, Solutions and Plans
Verizon Wireless customers can choose from the largest selection of 4G LTE devices, ranging from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more, including the Samsung Galaxy S® III, currently available online for pre-order, and the soon-to-be available DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC. Details on available devices can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.
Verizon Wireless also offers a variety of smart accessories, including the FitBit Ultra Wireless Activity Tracker and the Withings WiFi Scale, for customers to use with their 4G LTE devices. A full list of smart accessories can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartaccessories.
Additionally, customers can take advantage of recently introduced HomeFusion(TM) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.
4G LTE Coverage and Speed
In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE.
For more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Brenda Hill
Verizon Wireless
913.344.2922
Brenda.Hill@verizonwireless.com
Mark Farnen
For Verizon Wireless
573.424.1782
mfarnen@mchsi.com
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com