[May 25, 2012] Verizon expands and enhances 4G LTE network coverage in West Warwick, Rhode Island Tweet May 25, 2012 (M2 EQUITYBITES via COMTEX) -- US wireless communication services provider Verizon Wireless on Thursday announced the activation of a new 4G LTE service in West Warwick, Rhode Island. This activation by the company reportedly further expands 4G LTE coverage along Route 2 and Interstate 95 in the vicinity of West Warwick, East Greenwich and Coventry, Rhode Island. Verizon said that within its 4G LTE service area, its customers with 4G LTE-enabled devices can experience speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks. In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon's 4G LTE customers in the coverage area should 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 has reportedly invested over USD3.0bn into its New England network since 2000, including over USD297m in 2011, to increase coverage and capacity on behalf of customers. As of 17 May 2012, Verizon said that its 4G LTE network covered more than two-thirds of the US population in 258 markets on a wide variety of 4G LTE devices, including the DROID 4 and the DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola. By the end of 2012, Verizon's 4G LTE network is expected to be available in over 400 markets, spanning 49 states. 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] [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]