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Verizon expands 4G LTE network in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PhiladelphiaJul 20, 2012 (M2 EQUITYBITES via COMTEX) -- US wireless communication services company Verizon Wireless announced on Thursday that its Long Term Evolution (LTE) will be available in more places, including Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Philadelphia, when the company expands its 4G LTE network in 32 markets and launches coverage in 33 new markets on 19 July 2012. Verizon launched its 4G LTE network in the Philadelphia market in December 2010 and, since that time, has aggressively filled in and expanded the network in the Philadelphia vicinity and across central and eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware. This latest expansion reportedly enhances 4G LTE coverage in Bloomsburg and the surrounding area. This newly launched market includes the Bloomsburg University campus. With these new and expanded markets, the company's 4G LTE network will reportedly be available to 337 markets in the US. Verizon said that it has invested over USD1.8bn in the regional network since 2000, includingUSD200m in 2011, to increase coverage and capacity on behalf of customers. Also, Verizon customers can choose from a large selection of 4G LTE devices, ranging from tablets and mobile hotspots to the latest smartphones and more, including the Samsung Galaxy S III and DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC. In addition, Verizon 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. In addition, customers can take advantage of recently introduced HomeFusion 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 not currently available. Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(Nasdaq:VZ) and Vodafone (LSE:VOD)(Nasdaq:VOD). Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected] |