Verizon Launches 4G LTE in Charleston, SC in 2011
January 6, 2011
CHARELSTON, SC – January 6, 2011 – Verizon announced today that it is bringing the world’s first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to Charleston, SC. The availability of a 4G LTE wireless network in Charleston is part of the company’s aggressive expansion of its network into 140 additional markets in 2011. Last year, the world’s first large-scale launch of LTE began in 38 major metropolitan areas and in more than 60 commercial airports coast to coast.
The deployment of Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE in Charleston provides LTE coverage throughout the surrounding areas of North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Riverland Terrace, Sullivan’s Island, Ladson, Hanahan, Wildwood, Lincolnville, Isle of Palms and Hickory Hill Plantation.
“This network revolution marks a new era in wireless communications with faster connections and endless possibilities for both consumers and businesses,” said Jerry Fountain, Verizon Wireless Carolinas Region President. “The launch of our lightning fast 4G LTE network in Charleston is further evidence of our commitment to and investment in the residents of this area.”
Verizon Wireless is building its 4G LTE network with the same commitment to performance and reliability for which it has long been recognized. Verizon Wireless’ laser focus on reliability is based on rigid engineering standards and a disciplined deployment approach year after year.
Enterprise users, businesses and individuals can immediately benefit from Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network. While Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network promises much more than speed, the first application gives employees the ability to work at significantly faster speeds and improved latency, increasing productivity and the opportunity to get work done where their business takes them.
Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE continued rollout positions the company as the global leader in 4G LTE deployment. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE average data rates are 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments. These speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers’ current or promised 3G network speeds.
By leveraging its 700 MHz spectrum for LTE deployment in the United States, Verizon Wireless is capable of quickly deploying a high-quality wireless broadband network with excellent coverage. The company is currently installing LTE equipment at existing cell sites and switching centers around the United States as part of its extensive, ongoing investment in its voice and data network infrastructure.
Visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million 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 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.
