Verizon Wireless Lights Up 4G LTE Network in Knoxville and the Surrounding Area on Thursday, July 21
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Posted on July 18, 2011 at 7:42:01 AM
Verizon Wireless Lights Up 4G LTE Network in Knoxville and the Surrounding Area on Thursday, July 21
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, Verizon Wireless customers in Knoxville, Tenn. will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The network launches on July 21 and will be available to customers in the following cities and towns: Athens, Etowah, Greenway, Jefferson City, Knoxville, Lenoir City, Louden, Marbledale, Maryville, Morristown, Niota, Oak Ridge, Oakland, Pigeon Forge, Pleasant View, Powell, Rockford, Sevierville, Sweetwater, Talbot, and White Pine.
"Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network creates new possibilities for the way we live, work, and play," said Jerry Fountain, the president of the Carolinas/Tennessee Region for Verizon Wireless. "The performance and capabilities of Verizon 4G LTE are unmatched in the marketplace, allowing customers to do things never before possible in a wireless environment."
4G LTE Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
Verizon Wireless customers can choose from an array of 4G LTE devices, which includes:
-- The LG Revolution, the newest 4G LTE smartphone to launch on Verizon's
4G LTE network. It boasts a 4.3 inch TFT display with 480X800
resolution, a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting, a
1 GHz application processor, and Adobe Flash Player. The Revolution is
an Android 2.2 powered device and will allow Mobile Hotspot support for
up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices - available for $249.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung, which features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM)
Plus display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera, Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz
application processor, HTML 5 Web browser and Mobile Hotspot capability
that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to 10
Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled
devices - available for $299.99 after discounts with a new 2-year
customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone, powered by Android(TM) 2.2. It
includes an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video
recording, a 1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting
capabilities, the newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and
a Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices - available for
$249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, which let customers share the 4G LTE
internet connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same
time - each available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year
customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, which comes equipped with a
fold-out USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an
internal antenna - available for $99.99 after discounts with a new
2-year customer agreement.
-- The LG VL600 4G LTE modem, which comes equipped with a fixed USB
connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and an internal antenna -
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem, which comes equipped with a fold-away, 180
degree rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and a
internal antenna - available for $49.99 after discounts with a new
2-year customer agreement.
Network Coverage
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink, so customers from Oak Ridge to Pigeon Forge can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, in 38 major metropolitan areas, covering more than 110 million Americans. When the company turns on additional communities this week, it will offer the world's most advanced network in over 100 metropolitan areas.
The company is rapidly building out it's 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013. In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the 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 network in the country, allowing customers with laptops and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps, rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more, work on-the-go with fast file sharing and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans, Promotions and Local Store Information
With the LG Revolution, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and 4G LTE data plan starts at $29.99 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Customers may visit their local Verizon Wireless store from July 21 - July 24, 2011 to try their Wi-Fi-enabled device on Verizon's 4G LTE, which is America's fastest network. Please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 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.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Karen Schulz, Verizon Wireless, +1-864-987-2006, karen.schulz@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Thursday, Verizon Wireless customers in Knoxville, Tenn. will be able to surf the web, download files and share music and photos up to 10 times faster than before with Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The network launches on July 21 and will be available to customers in the following cities and towns: Athens, Etowah, Greenway, Jefferson City, Knoxville, Lenoir City, Louden, Marbledale, Maryville, Morristown, Niota, Oak Ridge, Oakland, Pigeon Forge, Pleasant View, Powell, Rockford, Sevierville, Sweetwater, Talbot, and White Pine.
"Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network creates new possibilities for the way we live, work, and play," said Jerry Fountain, the president of the Carolinas/Tennessee Region for Verizon Wireless. "The performance and capabilities of Verizon 4G LTE are unmatched in the marketplace, allowing customers to do things never before possible in a wireless environment."
4G LTE Smartphones, Hotspots and Laptop Modems
Verizon Wireless customers can choose from an array of 4G LTE devices, which includes:
-- The LG Revolution, the newest 4G LTE smartphone to launch on Verizon's
4G LTE network. It boasts a 4.3 inch TFT display with 480X800
resolution, a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for both stills and video chatting, a
1 GHz application processor, and Adobe Flash Player. The Revolution is
an Android 2.2 powered device and will allow Mobile Hotspot support for
up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices - available for $249.99 after discounts
with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID Charge by Samsung, which features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED(TM)
Plus display, a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and
front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera, Android 2.2 platform, 1 GHz
application processor, HTML 5 Web browser and Mobile Hotspot capability
that lets customers share the 4G LTE connection with up to 10
Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the 3G connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled
devices - available for $299.99 after discounts with a new 2-year
customer agreement.
-- ThunderBolt(TM) by HTC smartphone, powered by Android(TM) 2.2. It
includes an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video
recording, a 1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting
capabilities, the newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and
a Mobile Hotspot capability that lets customers share the 4G LTE
connection with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices - available for
$249.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L and the Samsung 4G
LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, which let customers share the 4G LTE
internet connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices at the same
time - each available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year
customer agreement.
-- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, which comes equipped with a
fold-out USB connector, a four color LED Service Status Indicator and an
internal antenna - available for $99.99 after discounts with a new
2-year customer agreement.
-- The LG VL600 4G LTE modem, which comes equipped with a fixed USB
connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and an internal antenna -
available for $99.99 after discounts with a new 2-year customer
agreement.
-- Pantech's UML290 USB modem, which comes equipped with a fold-away, 180
degree rotating USB connector, an LED Service Status Indicator and a
internal antenna - available for $49.99 after discounts with a new
2-year customer agreement.
Network Coverage
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink, so customers from Oak Ridge to Pigeon Forge can enjoy the fast speeds of the world's first large-scale 4G LTE network. Verizon Wireless began introducing the globe's first large-scale LTE network on December 5, 2010, in 38 major metropolitan areas, covering more than 110 million Americans. When the company turns on additional communities this week, it will offer the world's most advanced network in over 100 metropolitan areas.
The company is rapidly building out it's 4G LTE network, and is on course to deliver 4G LTE to its entire 3G wireless footprint by the end of 2013. In addition, the company is working with rural communications companies to collaboratively build and operate a 4G network in those areas using the tower and backhaul assets of the rural company and Verizon Wireless' core 4G LTE equipment and premium 700 MHz spectrum.
When customers travel outside of a 4G coverage area, the 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 network in the country, allowing customers with laptops and smartphones to download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps, rapidly browse the web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more, work on-the-go with fast file sharing and stream must-see video and customized radio stations.
4G LTE Data Plans, Promotions and Local Store Information
With the LG Revolution, DROID Charge by Samsung and the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and 4G LTE data plan starts at $29.99 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510, Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE USB Modem 551L, LG VL600 4G LTE modem and Pantech UML290 USB modem begin at $50 monthly access for 5 GB of data. Data usage can be tracked by logging on to My Verizon online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Customers may visit their local Verizon Wireless store from July 21 - July 24, 2011 to try their Wi-Fi-enabled device on Verizon's 4G LTE, which is America's fastest network. Please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 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.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Karen Schulz, Verizon Wireless, +1-864-987-2006, karen.schulz@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com