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Verizon expands and enhances 4G LTE network coverage In Rochester area, New York
[July 18, 2012]

Verizon expands and enhances 4G LTE network coverage In Rochester area, New York


Jul 18, 2012 (TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) -- US wireless communication services company Verizon Wireless announced on Tuesday the activation of a new 4G LTE coverage in the Brighton-Henrietta Townline Road area and in East Rochester, New York.



This activation further expands coverage on the high-speed wireless data network the company launched locally in December 2010.

Verizon said that its 4G LTE network will allow customers to experience at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks. In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, Verizon's customers will be able to use their 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, notebooks, laptop modems and mobile hotspots to experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.


The company gas reportedly invested over USD1.4bn on its Upstate New York network since 2000, including over USD158m in 2011, to increase coverage and capacity on behalf of its customers.

The company's 4G LTE network is currently available to two-thirds of the US population in more than 300 markets nationwide.

Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(Nasdaq:VZ) and Vodafone (LSELVOD)(Nasdaq:VOD).

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